Violence Against Women Act Passed by House

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The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization passed the U.S. House by a vote of 286 to 138 on February 28. The vote is a huge victory for Indian Country, as the bill’s provisions allow tribal courts to prosecute non-Native …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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