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Grist: Tribal rights at stake in heated presidential election (October 11, 2024)
Under the Biden-Harris administration, tribes got more of a say in Congress and tons more funding. A Trump-Vance win could upend that. 
Both presidential campaigns are pouring resources into Arizona, a swing state where Native voters could make a substantial difference in the outcome of the election.
Dan Foreman, a Republican lawmaker in Idaho, stormed out of a “Meet your candidates” event after a question about racism and discrimination.
The tribally-owned Char-Koosta News released audio that confirms what Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said about Native people being “drunk at 8am.” And there’s more.
Cronkite News: Native people continue to face obstacles at the polls (October 7, 2024)
Ahead of the 2024 election, organizations across Arizona are ramping up efforts to register Native voters and address challenges in getting to the polls. 
Kamala Harris campaign targets Native voters in bid for White House (October 3, 2024)
With a little over a month before the election, Native advocates are working to ensure Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wins the race for the White House. 
Efforts continue to account for genocidal Indian boarding school era (October 2, 2024)
Secretary Deb Haaland visited one of the most infamous Indian boarding school sites amid ongoing efforts to hold the U.S. accountable for a genocidal era in history. 
Montana Free Press: Native voters sue over access to polls (October 2, 2024)
Citizens of the Fort Peck Tribes are seeking satellite voting locations on the reservation, arguing that Native voters have poor access to the polls. 
Cronkite News: Key Democratic lawmaker plans to leave Congress (October 2, 2024)
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Arizona) is the highest-ranking Democrat on the committee with jurisdiction over Indian issues. 
Republican U.S. Senate challenger Tim Sheehy is drawing fire for comments deemed derogatory against Native people.
Native issues take center stage at fiery U.S. Senate debate in Montana (October 1, 2024)
Native issues are playing a big role in the U.S. Senate race in Montana, the outcome of which is being closely watched in an already heated presidential election year. 
Native people were removed from a conservative rally featuring Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana.
Native America Calling: Weaponizing food and federal dietary guidelines (September 27, 2024)
How much do the proposed USDA Dietary Guidelines reflect what industries want to promote as opposed to what Native people consider nutritious? 
Montana Free Press: ‘White farmers’ ad airs amid racial baiting in U.S. Senate race (September 24, 2024)
Crow people were still fuming over a Republican candidate deriding them as being “drunk at 8 a.m.” when a campaign ad began circulating about “white farmers.” 
Daily Montanan: U.S. Senate candidate sidesteps questions about ‘drunk’ Indians (September 23, 2024)
“As you know, they’ll take recordings from years ago, chop them up and make them sound, you know, evil,” Republican candidate Tim Sheehy said on Fox News. 
Montana Free Press: Poll shows Republican with lead in U.S. Senate race in Montana (September 12, 2024)
First-time Republican candidate Tim Sheehy holds an 8-point advantage over Democratic Sen. Jon Tester in an AARP poll. 
Daily Montanan: Crow Tribe condemns remarks by Republican candidate (September 12, 2024)
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy’s disparaging remarks reflect a discriminatory and racially prejudiced belief about all Native people, according to the Crow Tribe. 
Native America Calling: Debating Native America’s future (September 11, 2024)
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris concluded their first, and perhaps only, presidential debate. What does it mean for Native voters? 
News21: Work aims to restore trust in elections and faith in democracy (September 9, 2024)
“The crisis in trust is bigger than just one party,” said one Republican. 
Montana Free Press: Candidates for governor on track for debate (September 9, 2024)
Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte and Democratic challenger Ryan Busse appear to have agreed to debate, though the schedule remains unclear. 
Daily Montanan: Jon Tester focuses on reproductive rights on campaign trail (September 6, 2024)
“If there’s one thing that makes a Montanan a Montanan, it’s freedom,” said Sen. Jon Tester (D-Montana). 
Tim Sheehy’s repeated references to Crow people and alcohol have sparked outrage and demands for an apology from Indigenous leaders.
‘Once in a generation investments’: Funding helps tribes with energy needs (September 5, 2024)
The Biden administration is on the road as the November presidential election quickly approaches, touting historic levels of funding going to Indian Country. 
Republican candidate Tim Sheehy isn’t saying much about remarks in which he characterizes members of the Crow Tribe as being drunk by 8 in the morning, or throwing beer cans at him during a parade.
Montana Free Press: Business founded by Tim Sheehy under scrutiny (September 4, 2024)
A company founded by Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, has a $160 million bond deal with a Montana county. 
Cronkite News: Arizona group puts abortion access on the ballot (September 4, 2024)
Arizona is the only state that cuts off abortion access at 15 weeks, a restriction that advocates are hoping to ease. 
Daily Montanan: Republican candidate silent after talking about ‘drunk’ Indians (September 4, 2024)
Tim Sheehy, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, has repeatedly linked Native people to alcohol while on the campaign trail. 
‘Bambuuzled’: Effort begins to recall Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren (September 4, 2024)
The Committee to Recall Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren is accusing the tribe’s leader of breach of duty, neglect and misconduct involving employees.
Montana Free Press: Tens of millions of dollars pour into U.S. Senate race (September 3, 2024)
Political action committees are spending unlimited amounts in hopes of swaying a closely-watched U.S. Senate matchup.
Native America Calling: Anarchy and Native American political activism (August 28, 2024)
With a basis in resistance to institutional authority, anarchy appeals to some politically minded Native people. 
Democrats put a bright spotlight on Ruben Gallego at their national convention, underscoring the importance of his campaign for an open U.S. Senate seat in Arizona.
Deb Haaland brought Indigeneity front and center at the Democratic National Convention on the final night of the presidential election year event.
If American voters choose Democrat Kamala Harris for president in November, what could her administration mean for Native people?
Native America Calling: The Kamala Harris effect on other races (August 21, 2024)
Join Native America Calling to discuss what’s at stake for Native issues when it comes to other national elections. 
For their most important public gathering in the presidential election, Democrats have chosen to meet in Chicago, Illinois, on the homelands of several tribal nations.
Tribes lobby Biden administration for another national monument (August 14, 2024)
With just a few months left in Biden administration, tribal nations are hoping to score one more win for the protection of their sacred places. 
Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association kicks off annual convention (August 13, 2024)
The Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association is hosting its 29th annual conference and trade show in Oklahoma City. 
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate wrapped up a whirlwind week of rallies, making history with the first campaign event opened by a tribal leader.
By the time Donald Trump made it to his rally, he had landed at two different airports and snaked through a winding canyon in a long motorcade.
Minnesota is on the national stage with the 2024 presidential race. What does that mean for tribes and their citizens in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?
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