Column: Payday loans become disaster for Washington man (March 9, 2012)

"It was holiday generosity that ultimately led Tyrone Newman to make a desperate deal. And who could blame him? He had been laid off and unemployed for a year, picking up the kids and doing laundry while his wife worked...

Native Sun News: BIE looks into Cheyenne River complaints (March 9, 2012)

The following story was written and reported by Talli Nauman Native Sun, News Health & Environment Editor. All content © Native Sun News. Jerry Farlee PART 1 CHEYENNE RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA -- The federal Bureau of Indian Education sent private...

Gyasi Ross: Support an Indian woman who's doing her thing (March 9, 2012)

"I’ve been very fortunate to cultivate a nice, sizable student/academic following to my writing. I was lucky enough to go through undergrad and on to law school, still I never considered myself to be an “academic.” The way I was...

Julianne Jennings: Stopping violence on Native women, girls (March 9, 2012)

"Of all the world’s women, Indigenous women and girls are exposed to diverse forms of physical, psychological and sexual violence greater than any other ethnic group in the country. One in three indigenous women and girls will be raped in...

Sue Masten: Raising the next generation of women warriors (March 9, 2012)

"Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. Thousands of events take place worldwide to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. I’m inspired by this year’s theme, “Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures” because...