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Tag Archives: Native Americans

Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional
Arts/Entertainment / Games / Politics / Uncategorized

Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional

Posted on 06/19/17 by calvinwelch

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks, ruling in favor of an Asian-American rock band called the Slants and giving a major boost to the Washington Redskins in their separate legal fight over the team name. The justices were unanimous in saying that the … Continue reading →

Tribal leaders meet with feds in push against opioid abuse
Health / National / U.S. News

Tribal leaders meet with feds in push against opioid abuse

Posted on 09/21/16 by sarahjflowers

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — American Indian tribal leaders from northern New Mexico — an area of the country devastated by heroin and opioid addiction — met with the U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday, Sept. 20 over ways to combat opioid abuse amid high overdose deaths among Native Americans. And both sides say much more needs … Continue reading →

In Arizona, Sanders woos Native Americans
Politics / U.S. News

In Arizona, Sanders woos Native Americans

Posted on 03/18/16 by Silas Langley

PHOENIX (AP) — Bernie Sanders ventured to the northern reaches of Arizona on Thursday night, March 17, far away from the southern metropolises that house most of the state’s voters but onto the land of a key voting bloc in Tuesday’s Democratic primary — Native Americans. Sanders spoke before an overflow crowd of thousands at … Continue reading →

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