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The Native Vote in 2026: Sovereignty, Representation and Political Power

Oct 9 | Native voters head into the 2026 midterms focused on sovereignty, representation, voting access and political power as Indigenous communities navigate distinct priorities across reservations, rural areas and cities.

As Midterms Near, Rights Groups Help Voters Navigate Voting Barriers

As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, voting rights groups are mobilizing nationwide to help voters overcome an array of barriers.

The Staying Power of Native Identity

Proving tribal affiliation is a challenge for many Native Americans. Now the Trump admin wants to erase their identity altogether from the upcoming census.

A Stranger Steps into a New Realm, Awakened

This was my first time attending an Indigenous Powwow, held in Los Angeles, home to one of the largest urban Native American populations in the country.

Two Feathers Reaches Native Youth That Mainstream Therapy Misses

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

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

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.

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

A legislative proposal to rename the historic North Georgia landmark has sparked significant pushback from local officials and the Native American community.

On the Pala Reservation, Indigenous Wisdom Unifies Ethnic Media

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

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

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

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

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

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

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