Blogs

Blogs

Treaty or Not? The Affordable Care Act means new money for American Indian and Alaska Native health programs

Blog Series:

  • Election
Author: 
Mark Trahant

There has been much controversy about the Affordable Care Act, what some call Obamacare. The politics are beyond intense. And those computer glitches are making it virtually impossible for people to enroll.

How Did Native Americans Impact the 2012 Election?

Blog Series:

  • Election
Author: 
Mark Trahant

A report on the different ways that the Native vote impacted the results of the 2012 election.

A Look at the Election

Blog Series:

  • Election
Author: 
Mark Trahant
Thoughts on the recent elections and an idea on what the Obama administration could learn from Tribal Nations to reduce health care costs.

Native American Voters Share Concerns About Economy And Education

Blog Series:

  • Election
Author: 
William Kelly

It's not easy to convince people at the Winnebago Tribe Powwow to talk about politics and the upcoming election. It's not only talking over the steady, infectious rhythm of the drum groups performing in the dance circle. There's often a sense that Native people get left off the radar of the people campaigning for office.

Native Political Group Calls It Quits

Blog Series:

  • Election
Author: 
Kevin Abourezk
A grassroots Native organization that recruits and supports Indian candidates is closing its doors after failing to gain sponsors. INDN’s List began in 2005 as a way to get more Indian candidates elected throughout the country. President Kalyn Free announced Monday the organization was closing shop.
 
 

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