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Diverse Native perspectives on current events, policy and issues affecting Indigenous communities.
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Opinion

AISES conference showcases ‘enormous commitment’ to build STEM community

More than 3,000 participants attend Minneapolis event
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Opinion
America is cracking 
Indigenous wisdom can build a more humane world 
By Sarah Sunshine Manning
Vigil in Minneapolis
Opinion
Tribal citizens stuck with an act, an IRA constitution they didn’t support
A community voice argues the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act and the Three Affiliated Tribes constitution were imposed, citing election participation and representation concerns
By Todd Hall
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Opinion
Supreme Court should uphold sovereign status for Native nations in Voting Rights Act case
A North Dakota redistricting lawsuit raises whether private plaintiffs can enforce Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act through 42 USC § 1983
By Todd Hall
Supreme Court