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Leech Lake, Say No to Tar Sands Pipeline

Canadian corporations want to lease Leech Lake tribal land for a proposed tar-sand oil pipeline in northern Minnesota. Two activists argue the pipeline is not safe and could expose Leech Lake people to the risk of environmentally damaging spills.

(4/29/2009)

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)

Open Letter to the Crow Nation

The Crow people need a leader who can stand his or her ground, even against family members requesting special treatment.

(11/5/2007)

Whose Museum Is It Anyway?

Why Indian Country should be troubled by the appointment of Kevin Gover to head the now-tarnished National Museum of the American Indian--an op-ed article.

(9/21/2007)

Out of College. Now What?

The degree that was supposed to set one graduate free has somehow tied her down.

(9/18/2007)

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