Author: Adrea Korthase

Proposed Oregon Administrative Rule on Native American Mascots

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A couple of weeks ago, the Oregon Department of Education heard testimony on Native American Mascots in Public Schools. The post with article links is here.

Last week, the Board released a resolution and proposed rule. Other information found here includes:  Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – Hrg. April 27, 2012 9:00AM HRC State Capitol, 900 Court St. NE, Salem. Public comment accepted until May 17, 2012, 12:00pm email ODE.NativeAmericanMascots@state.or.us

Partisanship and the VAWA

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The article from Salon is here.

Although from last year, this Slate article on partisanship seems like a nice accompaniment.

Transfer of Bison to Fort Peck Meets Resistance

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AP Story via Huffington Post here:

Unpaid Wrongful Death Judgment Involves Miccosukee Tribe, Tribal Members, and Tribal Attorneys

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Article from the Miami Herald here.

Federal Permit to Take Bald Eagles Issued to Northern Arapaho Tribe

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A first for a tribe. AP story here.

 

Report Alleges Lack of Emergency Contraception Violates TLOA and DOJ Protocols

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An article from Mother Jones here.

The report is here.

New Mexico State Police Officer Arrested by Laguna Tribal Police

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Story and video on KOB News here.

“Navajo Cops” Premieres Monday, March 12th on National Geographic Channel

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Story in the Denver Post here.

Story in Farmington Daily Times (referenced in the Denver Post story) here.

Thanks to E.L. and V.N.

Oregon Department of Education Considers Mascot Issue

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The Oregon Department of Education is taking public testimony on the issue of American Indian mascots in public schools on March 8th and 9th. There are several newspaper articles on the topic including ones here, here, here, and here.

The Topic Summary for tomorrow’s discussion is here.

State of Washington Legislature Considers Retrocession Bill

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AP Story in the Seattle Times