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Face Time
Face Time
What are the chances of this? One baby winds up in the arms of two presidential candidates—and the infant is a Crow tribal member. (4/18/2008)
Navajobama
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.)  (3/6/2008)
On Reservation, It’s Obama by 16 Votes
On Reservation, It’s Obama by 16 Votes
Many of the 440 voters on the Menominee Reservation say Indian gaming is their No. 1 issue and the reason many backed Clinton in Wisconsin primary.  (2/20/2008)
Two Words Obama Didn't Say: Native Americans
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. (2/18/2008)

Reporting From the Obama Campaign Trail ...

SPARKS, Nev.-After Super Tuesday, I figured I'd be flying high or broken-hearted. Oddly enough, even after Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) carried more votes in California, the race is still neck-and-neck. In an article by the Associated Press, the latest estimation of delegates in favor of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) puts him in the lead by only two delegates, the numbers breaking down to 796 delegates for Obama and 794 for Clinton.

  • 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.
  • Here's how our petite, 5-foot-4 Navajo reporter managed to elbow her way through a mob of crazed sports journalists and ask the Super Bowl superstar what he knows about Indian people. And as for that football player who looked down her blouse ...
  • Floyd Red Crow Westerman's death has left a void in Indian Country and a burden Native people must find a way to shoulder in his absence.

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