Native Americans
Today in labor History: First Medicine Lodge Treaty signed
October 21, 2013The Medicine Lodge Treaty is the overall name for three treaties signed between the United States government and southern Plains Indian tribes in October 1867.
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South Dakota covers up sex abuse of Native foster children
September 16, 2013Forced into sexually abusive foster care; incredible and atrocious as it may sound, that is the fate the state of South Dakota assigned to several Lakota children through its Department of Social Services.
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Join us Tuesday to discuss “Modern genocide in South Dakota”
September 16, 2013American Indian children of the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota Sioux nations are being removed from their homes by state officials under cover of law.
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As matter of survival, unions double down on diversity
September 9, 2013The 50-plus unions of the AFL-CIO redoubled its efforts to diversify its ranks and leadership with more women, workers of color, LGBT and young workers.
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Idaho natives face off against tar sands disruption
August 13, 2013The problem? The truck was illegally advancing through tribal lands and a federally-protected river area.
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