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Four Ways to Look at Standing Rock: An Indigenous Perspective
In the shadow of the Trump election, I found myself explaining to world climate leaders how to see Standing Rock through an Indigenous lens.
Economic Update: Moving Beyond Capitalism
This week's episode discusses corporate taxes, and more.
Pacific Northwest Tribes Fight to Protect the Centerpiece of Their Culture
Salmon are under assault from development, pavement, pollution, farming and a changing climate.
Protections for Rare and Endangered Animals Under Threat From Drilling Industry
Any changes to environmental standards driven by oil lobbyists could undermine fundamental protections for wildlife nationwide.
Trump’s Education Pick: A Billionaire Heir of Right-Wing Dynasty and Champion of School Privatization Efforts
Betsy DeVos has done more to undermine public education than support students.
What’s the History of Sanctuary Spaces and Why Do They Matter?
Historically, sanctuary seeking demonstrates a moral duty — and even a legal obligation — to protect the vulnerable.
The Future Is Indigenous: Decolonizing Thanksgiving
Indigenous people survive because, despite settler colonial myths that place us in the past, we have always known that we live in the future.
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Miles to Go Before We Sleep
This far, no farther, and not one step back.
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Thanksgiving and Native Struggle: Why It’s Okay to Be Grateful
Our gratitude doesn't have to be bound up in a harmful nationalist mythology.
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The Senate Can and Should Demand Transparency Into Trump Family Finances
Senators need to know how to provide oversight of the executive branch.