Indianz.Com > News > Native America Calling: New opportunities and threats for Native voting power
Native America Calling: New opportunities and threats for Native voting power
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
New opportunities and threats for Native voting power
Districts with predominantly Native voters are targets as states start redrawing boundaries. Large blocks of Navajo voters in Arizona were instrumental in putting that state in the “blue” column in the last presidential race.
Now, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota and Montana are among the states where tribal leaders and voting rights advocates are urging officials not to weaken Native voting power as the legislative and congressional district lines are being drawn.
Native America Calling
Listen to Native America Calling every weekday at 1pm Eastern.
Search
Filed Under
Tags
More Headlines
Republican ally of Donald Trump opposes pick for Indian gaming agency
Native America Calling: Substance abuse treatment remains elusive for hundreds of people after Arizona Medicaid fraud
Native America Calling: Remembering those who stood up to boarding schools
Alaska Native bills on agenda amid limbo in Congressional race
Cronkite News: Donald Trump’s Defense pick faces scrutiny in U.S. Senate
Native America Calling: What to expect on Trump’s first day
Daily Montanan: Drug trafficking ring targeted multiple reservations
Cronkite News: New law requires data collection on Indigenous health needs in California
House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources sets hearing on bill for Crow Tribe
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules business meeting
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Ryman LeBeau: Rescind the Wounded Knee Massacre medals
Johnny Jack Kidwell and Julia Coates: Cherokee Nation aims to serve entire community
Native America Calling: A teacher’s passion for science leads to an inspiring ocean expedition
Native America Calling: Listening to Native mothers to improve maternal health
More Headlines
Native America Calling: Substance abuse treatment remains elusive for hundreds of people after Arizona Medicaid fraud
Native America Calling: Remembering those who stood up to boarding schools
Alaska Native bills on agenda amid limbo in Congressional race
Cronkite News: Donald Trump’s Defense pick faces scrutiny in U.S. Senate
Native America Calling: What to expect on Trump’s first day
Daily Montanan: Drug trafficking ring targeted multiple reservations
Cronkite News: New law requires data collection on Indigenous health needs in California
House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources sets hearing on bill for Crow Tribe
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs schedules business meeting
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week
Ryman LeBeau: Rescind the Wounded Knee Massacre medals
Johnny Jack Kidwell and Julia Coates: Cherokee Nation aims to serve entire community
Native America Calling: A teacher’s passion for science leads to an inspiring ocean expedition
Native America Calling: Listening to Native mothers to improve maternal health
More Headlines