Native leaders in CA say the state holiday, which Trump announced the federal government would no longer recognize, is an important form of resistance.
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.
Proving tribal affiliation is a challenge for many Native Americans. Now the Trump admin wants to erase their identity altogether from the upcoming census.
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.
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.
A legislative proposal to rename the historic North Georgia landmark has sparked significant pushback from local officials and the Native American community.
