Native U.S. Tribes Seek Federal Bailouts to Offset Casino Losses

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The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, which owns the Foxwoods Resort Casino in southeastern Connecticut, is among federally recognized tribes that, although considered “sovereign nations,” are seeking increased revenues through grants from the U.S. government. According to the Associated Press, the once billion-dollar Pequot casino empire has, in the past, distributed stipends of more than $… Read more »

Native American Man Shouts At Anti-Illegal Immigration Protesters: ‘You’re All F**king Illegal!’

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New video shows a Native American man tearing into anti-illegal immigration protesters at an undated Arizona rally, scolding them for being the “real illegals” due to the history of Europeans stealing native lands after arriving upon the American continent. “You’re all fucking illegal! You’re all illegal,” the man, pushing a baby stroller, is seen screaming… Read more »

Hey, House GOP—How many Native women will be raped today?

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Congressional Republicans headed by Eric Cantor are stalling on reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Senate has already passed a bill that increases protection for Native, LGBT and undocumented immigrant women. It seems the latest sticking point is our Native sisters. VAWA, which has been reauthorized consistently for 18 years with little fanfare,… Read more »