Native American Politics, Indian Law, Tribal Politics (Page 85)

Global Indigenous Women's Caucus Meeting Sets Priorities for UNPFII

The Global Indigenous Women’s Caucus focused on the...

Chad 'Corntassel' Smith Talks About Embracing One's Legacy

In 1991, I worked for the late Cherokee Nation Principal...

Oklahoma Awakes to Grim New Reality as Recovery Efforts Begin

As Oklahoma awoke to a devastating new reality—inasmuch as...

President Obama to Oklahoma: Every Resource Is at Your Disposal

As responders, including at least 250 National Guardsmen,...

Hualapai Claim Victory in Latest Skywalk Court Round

In ongoing court battles over the right to manage the...

Mapuche of Chile Continue Struggle for Land Rights; A Leader in Prison

Daniel Melinao used to draw water from a well on the land...

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Politics

Seminole Tribe Employees Contribute to PAC To Prevent Expansion of Commercial Gaming in Florida

Michelle Tirado

October 25, 2012

An employee political action committee (PAC) launched in June by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to ward off expanded gaming in the Sunshine State has received $3,144 in contribution...

Elections 2012: Vote Early, Vote For ... and It’s Not Always Easy to Register

Mark Trahant

October 25, 2012

President Barack Obama, campaigning in Ohio, told supporters today to “vote early, like me.” And, Obama in a YouTube video, Vote Early, reminds his supporters that Election Day isn...

Elections 2012: Abortion Rights Resurfaces as an Election Issue

Mark Trahant

October 25, 2012

The politics of abortion continues to surface in this year’s presidential race, something that Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney hoped to avoid...

Elections 2012: It’s Game On for Wisconsin’s Native Voters

Mark Trahant

October 25, 2012

In Wisconsin, it’s game on. The top three “tipping point” states – at least according to The New York Times ’ number cruncher Nate Silver – are Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin...

Oregon Initiatives Could Open Door to Non-Tribal Gaming

Lynn Armitage

October 25, 2012

The race to watch in Oregon may not be between people...

Indiana Senate Candidate Richard Mourdock Calls Pregnancy From Rape 'Something God Intended to Happen'

ICTMN Staff

October 24, 2012

Indiana Republican Senate candidate Richard Mourdock called pregnancy from rape a "gift from God," during his debate Tuesday night with Democratic opponent Rep. Joe Donnelly...

Indian Country Reacts to Russell Means Passing

ICTMN Staff

October 24, 2012

As his life is honored in Kyle, South Dakota today, many across Indian country have reacted to the passing of self-described “Oglala Freedom Fighter” Russell Means , who began his ...