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Native America Calling: How political violence and intimidation affects Native representation
Thursday, June 26, 2025
How political violence and intimidation affects Native representation
The violent attacks on lawmakers in Minnesota are a shocking reminder of the pervasive threats rising from political divisions.
The Brennan Center for Justice finds the volume and severity of abuse directed at public officials is increasing, and is disproportionately directed at women and people of color. As officials in Minnesota and the rest of the nation grieve the recent tragedy, tune in to look at the potential effect rising threats has on the willingness of Native Americans, and others, to hold public office.
Also, learn more about a theatrical production offered by a church in the border town Gallup, New Mexico, that has many Navajo citizens upset over insensitive portrayals of Navajo spiritual culture.
Guests on Native America Calling
Heather Keeler (Ihaƞktoƞwaƞ and Eastern Shoshone/DFL-MN 04A), Minnesota State Representative for District 04A
Louvannina Tsosie (Navajo), witness, advocate of Navajo culture, and university student
Carl Slater (Diné), delegate to the Navajo Nation Council
Samuel Strong (Red Lake), tribal secretary for the Red Lake Nation, headquartered in Minnesota
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