Red Roundup 6-19-08

I have to think up a title for my new west blog. Any thoughts, anyone?

Also, here's the news that didn't make it to redlines today.

Judge sides with Iowa hog farm owners in South Dakota dispute

from the Post-Bulletin:

NAJA Convention Begins Unconventionally
NAJA Convention Begins Unconventionally

A solemn ceremony opens the NAJA national convention with the Campo New Bird Singers performing creation songs.

 (6/19/2002)

  • 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.)

  • A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • 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.

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