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Two Feathers Reaches Native Youth That Mainstream Therapy Misses

Selen Ozturk -
Two Feathers Native American Family Services sits in Humboldt County, where Native suicide rates are over twice the state average.
Health

Empathy, Not Stigma Has Helped Lower Addiction, Overdose Deaths in LA

Nicole Chang -
Even as overdose rates in Los Angeles have declined thanks to investments in prevention and treatment, they remain persistent in low-income communities of color.
News Exchange

Georgia Lawmaker Faces Opposition Over Proposal to Rename Sawnee Mountain After Trump

Jongwon Lee -
A legislative proposal to rename the historic North Georgia landmark has sparked significant pushback from local officials and the Native American community.
Spotlight Community Media

On the Pala Reservation, Indigenous Wisdom Unifies Ethnic Media

SweSwe Aye -
Amid the rolling hills of North County, a recent gathering signaled a shift in how ethnic and Indigenous stories are told in the Southwest. 
Community

Amid Widening News Deserts, Indian Voices Fills One of America’s Largest

Julian Do -
As community media outlets nationwide struggle to survive, a San Diego–based publication is doubling down on community reporting.
Immigration

Far Northern California Group Says No One Should Fear the Word Militia

Shasta Scout -
Militia members in Shasta County describe a mindset that is more defensive than offensive. History tells a more complicated story.
Rights

Tribal Leaders Press Cal State Long Beach Over Future of Sacred Site

Peter Schurmann -
A 22-acre parcel of land sacred to Native tribes is at the center of a legal battle between the University and tribal leaders.
Rights

New Study Highlights Pervasive Barriers to Voting for Native Communities

Peter Schurmann -
Long distances, limited transportation and restrictive voter ID laws are among some of the barriers Native voters continue to face.
Race & Ethnicity

Palm Springs City Council Will Pay $5.9 Million to Compensate Victims of Racism

Marcos Palma -
The Palm Springs City Council will pay $5.9 million to survivors of a racist policy that evicted people of color from their homes.
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