Native Americans
Hip Hop gains popularity among Native American youth
June 28, 2011Hip-hop is one of the greatest cultural contributions of the U.S. From Japan to South Africa the thumping bass and rhythmic lyrical accompaniment that is hip-hop has swept the globe.
Read moreAlaska Tribal Summit addresses Native rights
May 12, 2011The Alaska Tribal Leaders Summit held in Anchorage May 5-7 focused on concerns over Native youth disenfranchisement and the controversial status of hunting and fishing rights.
Read moreWorld Notes: Israel, Philippines, Guatemala – and more
March 10, 2011International news about Israel, Philippines, Guatemala, Native American women, Japan and the Cuban Five.
Read moreWhy Alaska Native Democrats voted for Murkowski
November 12, 2010This election made Alaska a unique case: voting Republican was a needed sacrifice to keep the far-right wing out of office.
Read moreRoad trip in the heartland
August 9, 2010My trip through the Great Plains was pretty tame compared to the travels of Jack Kerouac and Ken Kesey, but this gray-haired son did make a few observations along the way.
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