Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: Indian Country

Indian Country treaties are valid—and matter, says Supreme Court ruling

“Promises were made,” Justice Gorsuch said in upholding Creek Nation jurisdiction over half of Oklahoma.

Making sure the Census counts Indian Country

On top of the citizenship question, Indian Country faces the hurdles of being one of the hard-to-count populations and not trusting the government at all.

#NotInvisible: Groundbreaking legislation tackles epidemic of violence against Indigenous women

"Women are disappearing and dying in Indian country. We must act."

Indian Country moves to secure voting rights

Activists among tribes want to rally the Native vote. Because when they show up to the polls, they’ve shown significant political power.

Why one Native family is donating their fracking proceeds to benefit...

A new fund will support deeply researched investigative journalism that reports on critical issues in Indian Country.

Don’t let Trump drama distract you while Congress dismantles Medicaid

I’m obsessed with what this Congress is doing to the funding for health care, especially Medicaid, which insures 62.3 million Americans.

Drinking water in Indian Country: More violations, less EPA

Analysis shows more health violations but much less federal enforcement at tribal water treatment plants, suggesting “regulatory neglect.”

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?