Brian Ward

Brian Ward is an indigenous rights and climate justice activist based in Madison, Wisconsin. He has spent time working and living with the Oglala Lakota on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota.

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Why the World Series Is Tainted by Racism Why the World Series Is Tainted by Racism

Cleveland’s baseball team flaunts the most spectacularly racist logo in professional sports.

Oct 26, 2016 / Brian Ward

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Native Americans Are Fighting a New but Familiar Battle at Standing Rock Native Americans Are Fighting a New but Familiar Battle at Standing Rock

The broken treaties of the past have now become a fundamental piece of the climate-justice battle.

Sep 22, 2016 / Editorial / Brian Ward

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot The University of Wisconsin’s Point Guard Says Change the Mascot

Bronson Koenig is using his newfound national platform to speak out against mistreatment of Native Americans.

Mar 16, 2015 / Brian Ward

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