Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country Intimidation, Voter Suppression, and Racism in Indian Country
Obstacles to voting come in many forms during an election year—especially if you’re a Native voter.
Nov 1, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
A Native Movement Hopes to Get Out the Vote. But Some Native Americans Say, “No Thanks!” A Native Movement Hopes to Get Out the Vote. But Some Native Americans Say, “No Thanks!”
Democrats in Indian Country are organizing under a slogan: “Voting is sacred.” But some Native Americans wonder why they should participate in a system that ignores them.
Sep 25, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
Meet Peggy Flanagan, Who Could Become the First Female Native Governor Meet Peggy Flanagan, Who Could Become the First Female Native Governor
If Tim Walz becomes vice president, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor would become governor and immediately make history.
Aug 13, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
Who Were the Real 49ers? Who Were the Real 49ers?
Fans of the San Francisco 49ers may feel like their team name is less racist than the “Chiefs,” but given the bloody history of the Gold Rush, they shouldn’t be so smug.
Feb 9, 2024 / Simon Moya-Smith
Rescuing Native Remains From the Traditions of Golden State Plunder Rescuing Native Remains From the Traditions of Golden State Plunder
The California legislature hears painful testimony about how state universities have looted Indigenous body parts and culture.
Sep 1, 2023 / Simon Moya-Smith
The Fight to Defeat the Name of the Kansas City Chiefs The Fight to Defeat the Name of the Kansas City Chiefs
As the Kansas City Chiefs compete again in the Super Bowl, it's time to take their racist name off the national stage.
Feb 10, 2023 / Simon Moya-Smith
Why Democrats Lose When They Ignore the Native Vote Why Democrats Lose When They Ignore the Native Vote
Indigenous organizers and activists say that the party can't afford to overlook them any longer
Nov 15, 2022 / Simon Moya-Smith