Indigenous Rights

Tribal History Pledge of Allegiance

How the War Over Critical Race Theory Affects Native Americans How the War Over Critical Race Theory Affects Native Americans

The current backlash against teaching the truth about our history has added fresh insult to the long legacy of injuries to America’s Indigenous inhabitants.

Nov 2, 2021 / Joshua Adams

Jessica Johnson and Albert Oldcrow, two of the three hosts of Beyond Bows and Arrows

“Beyond Bows and Arrows”: Indigenous Radio in Texas “Beyond Bows and Arrows”: Indigenous Radio in Texas

Two hours of escape and connection.

Oct 18, 2021 / Pauly Denetclaw

United Nations General Assembly

Biden Needs to Do More Than Sound the Alarm on Climate Biden Needs to Do More Than Sound the Alarm on Climate

A weeklong mobilization of climate activists called The People vs. Fossil Fuels aims to put the White House’s climate record to the test—right outside the White House.

Oct 11, 2021 / Wenonah Hauter

Thacker Pass, lithium mine, battery supply chain, Nevada, Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone tribe

The Battle for Thacker Pass The Battle for Thacker Pass

In Nevada’s high desert, environmentalists, Indigenous organizers, and ranchers have locked arms to block a lithium mine.

Sep 23, 2021 / Evan Malmgren

Red Nation

The Red Nation Wants Its Land Back The Red Nation Wants Its Land Back

The Indigenous-led leftist collective is committed to freeing the world from capitalism and colonialism.

Aug 10, 2021 / Cecilia Nowell

Stop the Enbridge Ecocide!

Stop the Enbridge Ecocide! Stop the Enbridge Ecocide!

From Minnesota to Massachusetts, the Canadian pipeline company is engaged in crimes against humanity and the earth—abetted by state power.

Jul 6, 2021 / Wen Stephenson

How to Kill the Oil Hydra—and Other Lessons From the Fight Against Keystone XL

How to Kill the Oil Hydra—and Other Lessons From the Fight Against Keystone XL How to Kill the Oil Hydra—and Other Lessons From the Fight Against Keystone XL

What the Indigenous-led victory over Keystone XL tells us about the struggle to stop oil pipelines.

Apr 22, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / David Treuer

Julian Aguon; The Properties of Perpetual Light

Julian Aguon’s Poetic Riposte to American Empire Julian Aguon’s Poetic Riposte to American Empire

The CHamoru lawyer discusses the militarization of Guam and his new book, The Properties of Perpetual Light.

Apr 12, 2021 / 2021 Year in Review / Chris Gelardi

Representative Debra Haaland (D-N.M.)

Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process Republicans Failed to Sink Deb Haaland’s Nomination—and Looked Like Fools in the Process

Biden’s nominee for Interior responded to GOP bluster with grace and is headed for confirmation.

Feb 26, 2021 / Julian Brave NoiseCat

Tribal Territories Have the Right to Protect Their People Against the Pandemic

Tribal Territories Have the Right to Protect Their People Against the Pandemic Tribal Territories Have the Right to Protect Their People Against the Pandemic

South Dakota has resisted shutting down in the face of Covid-19. The Cheyenne River Reservation is taking matters into its own hands.

Dec 15, 2020 / Photo Essay / Sarah Stacke and Magnum Foundation

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