Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death” Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death”
Indigenous people lead COP30 protests against agribusinesses that “want to take everything.”
Nov 17, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard
The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land The United States Has Always Been a Trickster Land
Understanding Indigenous Coyote stories will help you grasp the appeal of Donald Trump.
Oct 15, 2025 / Julian Brave NoiseCat
Renaming Columbus Day Was Never the End Goal Renaming Columbus Day Was Never the End Goal
Don’t let fights over names distract you from the real fights over Indigenous land, sovereignty, and rights.
Oct 13, 2025 / Joseph Lee
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
The Industry Behind Your Filet-O-Fish Is Destroying Alaska’s Oceans and Rivers The Industry Behind Your Filet-O-Fish Is Destroying Alaska’s Oceans and Rivers
While the deep-pocketed trawling industry rakes in millions, indigenous Alaskans, small-scale fisheries, and the state’s ecosystem are being left out to dry.
Oct 2, 2024 / Lois Parshley
Indigenous Activists Are Leading the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Colonialism Indigenous Activists Are Leading the Fight Against Fossil Fuel Colonialism
The growing visibility and power of Indigenous movements have created enormous potential for fundamentally changing our world in a positive fashion.
Aug 14, 2024 / Aviva Chomsky
Eroding Indigenous Sovereignty Eroding Indigenous Sovereignty
Tribes seeking federal recognition so they can better address climate change face a catch-22 as climate change jeopardizes the documents they need for recognition.
Jul 30, 2024 / Photo Essay / Ottavia Spaggiari
Will Leonard Peltier Die In Prison? Will Leonard Peltier Die In Prison?
After being denied parole yet again, one of America’s longest-serving political prisoners is running out of options.
Jul 29, 2024 / S. Baum
Can Russian-US Scientific Cooperation Be Restored as Arctic Warming and the Ukraine War Intensify? Can Russian-US Scientific Cooperation Be Restored as Arctic Warming and the Ukraine War Intensify?
US and Russia have a long history of polar science cooperation.
Apr 16, 2024 / Pavel Devyatkin
One of the Oldest Broken Promises to Indigenous Peoples Is for a Voice in Congress One of the Oldest Broken Promises to Indigenous Peoples Is for a Voice in Congress
A treaty commitment to seat a delegate representing the Cherokee Nation in the House has gone unmet for two centuries.
Nov 14, 2023 / John Nichols