On AlterNet: native americans

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No Thanks to Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 25, 2010.

We should atone for the genocide that was incited -- and condoned -- by the very men we idolize as our 'heroic' founding fathers.

Avatar Half-Tells a Story We Would All Prefer to Forget

George Monbiot, Monbiot.com. January 18, 2010.

The real story of what happened to Native Americans is a story no one wants to hear, because of the challenge it presents to the way we choose to see ourselves.

Sarah Palin Suffers Massive Political Fallout from Her Latest Nutcase Nominee

Max Blumenthal, The Daily Beast. April 14, 2009.

The governor is reeling after nominating for attorney general a man who allegedly defended the right of men to rape their wives.

Republicans Challenge 6,000 Voter Registrations in Montana

Steven Rosenfeld, October 2, 2008.

Montana GOP targets likely Democratic voters in university towns and on Native American reservations.

New Legislation Threatens American-Indian Women's Reproductive Health

Michelle Chen, In These Times. July 21, 2008.

An amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act tethers crucial health programs to an anti-abortion agenda.

Canada Apologizes to its Native People. Will We?

Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine. June 16, 2008.

Both Canada and the U.S. have a history of abusing the original inhabitants of their lands. Will both admit to it?

Things Americans Don't Want To Talk About

David Neiwert, Orcinus. April 30, 2008.

Dave Neiwert digs in to the deeper meaning of the Reverend Wright "scandal."

Why We Shouldn't Celebrate Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 22, 2007.

Thanksgiving Day should be turned into a National Day of Atonement to acknowledge the genocide of America's indigenous peoples.

No Thanks to Thanksgiving

Robert Jensen, AlterNet. November 23, 2005.

Instead, we should atone for the genocide that was incited -- and condoned -- by the very men we idolize as our 'heroic' founding fathers.

Skinheads Hunt Native American Family. Guess Who Gets Arrested?

betson08, December 31, 1969.

Paranoid Right Wingers Think Obama Wants to Give America Back to Native Americans

Julianne Escobedo Shepherd, December 31, 1969.