Meet the craft distillers of Native America
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One of the last relics of federal prohibition may soon come to an end, after Congress two weeks ago voted to lift a 184-year-old ban that prohibited distilleries on tribal lands. Continue Reading
Feds fail to prosecute crimes in Indian Country
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U.S. attorneys’ offices declined a third of referred cases in 2017, a quarter of which were sexual assault cases. Continue Reading
What stands in the way of Native American voters?
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Standing Rock residents must wrestle with a new voter ID law — and the legacy of unjust treatment and poverty. Continue Reading
In McKinley County, NM’s battle against addiction progresses
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One hospital is implementing innovations that have captured the attention of the health-care industry. Continue Reading
Five obstacles for Native voters in the November midterms
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Native Americans have low participation rates in federal and state elections, but the problem doesn’t lay with political passivism. Continue Reading
Indian Health Service provider vacancies are a ‘never-ending cycle’
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A new report reveals that chronic understaffing at the Indian Health Service denies patients quality care. Continue Reading
Why don’t anti-Indian groups count as hate groups?
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The current understanding of ‘hate groups’ excludes those who undermine tribal rights and sovereignty. Continue Reading
Federal judge in Texas strikes down Indian Child Welfare Act
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that the law ‘elevates a child’s race over their best interest.’ Continue Reading
A revival for the Navajo Nation’s police force
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Despite continuous underfunding, a new academy is training cadets to protect the Nation on its own terms. Continue Reading
Native Americans fight back at the ballot box
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Many Native Americans across the West are still hamstrung by voter ID laws, polling place closures and voter registration purges. Continue Reading
Arnold-Jones apologizes to tribal leadership group for comments on Fox News
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The Republican congressional candidate publicly apologized to pueblo leaders. Continue Reading
Navajo voters will pick presidential candidates from among 18 hopefuls
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Voters will head to the primaries on Tuesday to narrow down the crowded field to just two candidates. Continue Reading
How Native filmmakers are restoring cinematic narratives
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Indigenous film festivals showcase Native stories, but more support is needed to reach mainstream audiences. Continue Reading
Underfunded, undercounted: New Mexico at risk in the 2020 census
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The Land of Enchantment is well known, among other things, for a history of undercounting its people. Continue Reading
Native communities are harnessing the power of data
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Native Americans were among the world’s first counters, and they are today reclaiming their place as data researchers. Continue Reading