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Cheerleaders for McCain: A View of the VP Choice
The Republicans overlooked one particular group in their efforts to woo women voters. (8/29/2008)

Mixed Bag: Campus Reaction to Democratic Convention
Native reaction on college campuses to the Democratic National Convention ranges from interest to apathy. (8/29/2008)

Houmas Face Evacuation as Gustav Becomes a Hurricane
Residents of Louisiana parish with a large number of Houma tribal members are ordered to evacuate their homes and businesses as Hurricane Gustav gets closer. (8/29/2008)

Natives React: ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by ‘Powerful’ Speech
Native Americans who were in a crowd of nearly 84,000 cheering Democrats at Invesco Field said Obama's acceptance speech inspired them. (8/29/2008)

Top Job: Names Floated for Native Policy Adviser
Several people have been mentioned as potentials for a new White House job that would be the No. 1 Native job in America. (8/29/2008)

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Convention Notebook: ‘The Go-To for Indian Affairs’
Kalyn Free, founder of INDN's List and Native superdelegate, has been a busy woman at the Democratic convention. (8/28/2008)

Louisiana Tribe Braces as Storm Approaches
United Houma Nation leader says tribe's 'people are very concerned' about Tropical Storm Gustav. New Orleans mayor leaves Democratic convention 'to hunker down and get ready for it.' (8/28/2008)

Convention Notebook: Stranger Danger
At any time of day, in a major city during a major event—even one as high-profile as the Democratic convention, with police seemingly everywhere—trouble could be just around the corner. (Mom, don't read this.) (8/27/2008)

Building Bridges: Wyoming Delegate, 18, Melds Youth, Maturity
Layha Spoonhunter, an 18-year-old Democratic delegate from the Wind River Reservation, has already shown himself to be a leader. (8/27/2008)

Tribal College President Decries Poverty in Indian Country
David Gipp of United Tribes Technical College tells Democratic convention that Native people, who have never turned their back on America, have earned with blood and land a voice in renewing its future. (8/27/2008)

College President Says Native Schools Can Help Frame America's Future
Text of speech by United Tribes Technical College President David M. Gipp to the Democratic National Convention. (8/26/2008)

Native Section of Democratic Platform Stresses Sovereignty
Democratic platform will have 'some direct statements about the need to acknowledge, promote and strengthen tribal sovereignty, and the recognition that tribes have had sovereignty before,' says a Native member of platform committee. (8/26/2008)

Convention Notebook: Old White Men
That's young people's view of politicians before Barack Obama. To one young activist, Joe Biden falls in that category. Here's what some young people think. (8/26/2008)

An Obama Radio Ad in Navajo? Not So Far
A report that Obama has 'run a radio ad in the Navajo language' is news to Navajo radio listeners and station managers. (8/25/2008)

Native Candidate Hopes to Ride a Democratic Wave
Karen Wilde, a Muscogee Creek and Pawnee candidate for the Colorado Legislature, hopes support from others at the Democratic National Convention will help her win in an overwhelmingly Republican state. (8/25/2008)

Convention Notebook: Road to Denver
A jumble of first impressions, perhaps brought on by too many Red Bulls: the airport, the flight, the mountains, the bicycle taxi and four protesters with bandanas over their faces getting ticketed by six policemen. (8/25/2008)

McCain's 'Long History' With Tribes May Hurt Him
The Republican candidate has spent two decades on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, including two stints as chairman, and many Native Americans are angry over his record. (8/24/2008)

Natives Hail Role in Shaping Issues at Democratic Convention
A small but visible contingent of Native American delegates and fellow activists will attend the Democratic National Convention to help shape the party platform, rally party members and showcase the Obama candidacy. (8/24/2008)

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Top Job: Names Floated for Native Policy Adviser
Several people have been mentioned as potentials for a new White House job that would be the No. 1 Native job in America.
Louisiana Tribe Braces as Storm Approaches
United Houma Nation leader says tribe's 'people are very concerned' about Tropical Storm Gustav. New Orleans mayor leaves Democratic convention 'to hunker down and get ready for it.'
For Some, Not Enough Being Said About Native Issues
Some Native leaders gathered for the Democratic National Convention this week worry that not enough is being said about Native issues. Still others see their party as truly beginning to listen to Indians.
Houmas Face Evacuation as Gustav Becomes a Hurricane
Residents of Louisiana parish with a large number of Houma tribal members are ordered to evacuate their homes and businesses as Hurricane Gustav gets closer.
INDN's List Endorses First Round of Candidates for 2008
INDN's List today offered its endorsement of six candidates running in states across America, including an endorsement for Denise Juneau, an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, who is seeking the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana.

Navajobama
Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
Two-Spirit Wedding
A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
Two Words Obama Didn't Say: Native Americans
Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
Adam Beach: ‘Our Worst Enemy Is Us’
The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.
Crows Thrilled to Be Obama's 'Brothers and Sisters'
Crows wait in line for more than six hours to hear the Democratic presidential candidate. 'Somebody finally recognized us enough to come an extra few hours,' says one tribal member.