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Tribal Leaders Press Lawmakers for Solutions to Solve MMIW Crisis | Currents

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WASHINGTON – Native American tribal leaders urged lawmakers to increase federal funding and implement national reporting systems to help solve the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) on Wednesday.

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US Senate Passes Resolution Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month | Currents

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The United States Senate passed a Senate resolution recognizing November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month. The measure was led by Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Chairman Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala...

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Mary Peltola, First Alaska Native Member of Congress, Defeated by Trump-backed Candidate Nick Begich | Currents

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Native Vote 2024. Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska), the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress, was defeated in the November 5 election by Republican Nick Begich. The Associated Press called the race 15 days after ballots were cast.

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Amnesty International: President Biden Must Change Course on Critical Human Rights; Release Leonard Peltier | Currents

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Amnesty International is calling on President Biden to take decisive action to uphold human rights in the United States and globally before the conclusion of his term. In a letter sent today, the organization highlighted five critical areas requiring...

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