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Federal Health Cuts Disproportionately Harm Native American Communities
The Biden administration's cuts to federal health programs disproportionately harm Native American communities, causing staffing shortages, data gaps, funding losses impacting programs like clean water initiatives, youth science programs, and chronic disease prevention, despite promises by HHS Secre...
Federal Health Cuts Disproportionately Harm Native American Communities
The Biden administration's cuts to federal health programs disproportionately harm Native American communities, causing staffing shortages, data gaps, funding losses impacting programs like clean water initiatives, youth science programs, and chronic disease prevention, despite promises by HHS Secre...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Lumbee Recognition Bypasses Standard Process, Raising Tribal Concerns
President Trump's executive order granting federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina bypasses the standard process, sparking concerns from other Native American tribes about setting a potentially damaging precedent and the estimated $350 million cost.
Trump's Lumbee Recognition Bypasses Standard Process, Raising Tribal Concerns
President Trump's executive order granting federal recognition to the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina bypasses the standard process, sparking concerns from other Native American tribes about setting a potentially damaging precedent and the estimated $350 million cost.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Indigenous Cannabis Programs Flourish in U.S., Bypassing Restrictions
A new map reveals that 26% of the 574 federally recognized Indigenous communities in the U.S. have active cannabis or hemp programs, mostly operating in states with existing legal cannabis markets, providing economic opportunities and community development.
Indigenous Cannabis Programs Flourish in U.S., Bypassing Restrictions
A new map reveals that 26% of the 574 federally recognized Indigenous communities in the U.S. have active cannabis or hemp programs, mostly operating in states with existing legal cannabis markets, providing economic opportunities and community development.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Native American Healthcare
Proposed cuts to federal Medicaid funding threaten Native American healthcare access, impacting facilities like the Oneida Community Health Center, which serves over 15,000 patients, 40% of whom are Medicaid enrollees; tribal leaders are urging Congress for exemption.
Medicaid Cuts Threaten Native American Healthcare
Proposed cuts to federal Medicaid funding threaten Native American healthcare access, impacting facilities like the Oneida Community Health Center, which serves over 15,000 patients, 40% of whom are Medicaid enrollees; tribal leaders are urging Congress for exemption.
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52% Bias Score
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Declares Public Safety Emergency
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota declared a public safety emergency on Tuesday due to rampant drug use, trafficking, and gun violence, requesting increased federal law enforcement support; this is their third such declaration since 2019.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe Declares Public Safety Emergency
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota declared a public safety emergency on Tuesday due to rampant drug use, trafficking, and gun violence, requesting increased federal law enforcement support; this is their third such declaration since 2019.
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32% Bias Score
Map Unveils Extent of Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Programs
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and Vicente LLP released a map detailing 52 federally approved Tribal hemp cultivation operations and the involvement of approximately 26% of federally recognized Indigenous communities in cannabis or hemp programs, highlighting economic opportunit...
Map Unveils Extent of Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Programs
The Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA) and Vicente LLP released a map detailing 52 federally approved Tribal hemp cultivation operations and the involvement of approximately 26% of federally recognized Indigenous communities in cannabis or hemp programs, highlighting economic opportunit...
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48% Bias Score
Minnesota Judge Upholds State Prosecution of Cannabis Crimes on Tribal Lands
A Minnesota judge ruled that the state can prosecute cannabis-related crimes on tribal lands, impacting Todd Thompson, a White Earth Band member arrested for selling cannabis despite state legalization; this raises concerns about Indigenous sovereignty and the effectiveness of social equity provisio...
Minnesota Judge Upholds State Prosecution of Cannabis Crimes on Tribal Lands
A Minnesota judge ruled that the state can prosecute cannabis-related crimes on tribal lands, impacting Todd Thompson, a White Earth Band member arrested for selling cannabis despite state legalization; this raises concerns about Indigenous sovereignty and the effectiveness of social equity provisio...
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40% Bias Score
Trump Advances Federal Recognition for Lumbee Tribe Amidst Controversy
President Trump signed a memorandum to advance federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a move opposed by other Native groups but welcomed by the Lumbee, who could gain federal funds and official status after a century-long pursuit.
Trump Advances Federal Recognition for Lumbee Tribe Amidst Controversy
President Trump signed a memorandum to advance federal recognition for the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, a move opposed by other Native groups but welcomed by the Lumbee, who could gain federal funds and official status after a century-long pursuit.
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36% Bias Score
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