An Independence Day Wake Up Call for Americans

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By: Ruth Hopkins On July 4, 1776, a singular document called the Declaration of Independence proclaimed American liberation from Great Britain. On Independence Day, as ‘good’ Americans hoist flags overhead, sing patriotic songs, light fireworks, and some drink themselves stupid, they’ll praise America’s accomplishments and blindly rejoice in freedoms assured. However, most will fail to […]read more

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Jodi Rave Spotted Bear (Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

Founder & Editor in Chief

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

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