This month, Western Native Voice Community Spotlight features Adrian Jawort, a Northern Cheyenne author and journalist for Indian Country Today to discuss the recent article titled “Native American ‘Rednecks’ and Colonized Anti-LGBTQ Conservativism”. Adrian shared with us how their article was received by the public and the self-discovery that had inspired the article.
Grassroots organizing wins the protection of some of America’s most iconic landscapes from mining.
The energy industry-backed “Zombie Bill” is back, threatening to put corporate interests ahead of the well being and livelihoods of Wyoming residents. Written by Joyce Evans and Liza Millett of Powder River Basin Resource Council. Update February 4, 2019: Thanks to the advocacy … Continued
Voters in Colorado may have given the state its best opportunity in decades to take on an entrenched oil and gas industry.
Meet Jade Bahr and Barbara Bessette, Montana’s newly elected urban Native women legislators. This month, Western Native Voice Community Spotlight focuses on the Montana Legislature and two recently elected urban Native women, Jade Bahr of Billings and Barbara Bessette of … Continued
These four tax collection reforms could save Wyoming counties millions in unpaid taxes.
We still have time to make it work for rural America, if we act now. Today, the United States, Mexico, and Canada formally signed a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in Buenos Aires at the G20 economic summit. … Continued
Yes, I want to help WORC elevate Western voices and hold decision-makers accountable! Your support of WORC ensures that Western voices are heard by sending the people most affected by bad policies to speak directly to decision-makers. With your help, … Continued
A friendly reminder of how important it is to vote in our Western states. November 6th is only seven days away. Now is a great time to review your ballot options and find your polling place. Just as important as … Continued
Meet Kelli Twoteeth, community activist, organizer, and recent Montana House District 79 candidate. This month Western Native Voice spoke with Kelli Twoteeth. Kelli ran in House District 79 in a recent special election and is currently a community organizer with … Continued