Steven Newcomb

Origins of the Foedus ('Federal') System

In Indian country it is commonplace to say that the United States Constitution was at least partly inspired by the Confederacy of the Haudenosaunee....

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April 22, 2013
Steven Newcomb

On Conspiracy, Independence and Dependence

In a previous column on this topic, I pointed to various historical illustrations of plans by agents of the U.S....

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July 19, 2012
Steven Newcomb

July 4: A Good Time to Affirm Our Original Independence

Today, July 4, the United States of America celebrates its Declaration of Independence from the British Empire....

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July 04, 2012

Folk Singer Pete Seeger Shares Some Hudson River History

ICTMN Staff
July 03, 2012
American folk singer and environmental activist Pete Seeger tells the story of the Peacemaker and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy at Clearwater's Great Hudson River Revival: A Music ...
Steven Newcomb

On Conspiracy, Part 1

It is common to see the term “conspiracy” used in a disparaging manner, especially when it comes to such issues as the JFK assassination and 9/11....

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June 25, 2012

Noble Savages, Noble Nations

Duane Champagne
June 04, 2012
Considered from our 21st century standpoint, the term noble savage is patronizing and condescending...
Steve Russell

The Price of Nationhood

When you are about one half of one percent of the population, how many people can you afford to leave behind by categorical self-definition?...

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April 02, 2012

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