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Native Americans and Democracy articles on Democracy Chronicles

Here is our collection of articles concerned with Native Americans and Democracy. The indigenous peoples within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii are covered here. Also see our articles on Native American Voting Rights, the Indigenous and Democracy, or Minority Voting in America.

Montana Blocks Bill To Expand Native American Voting Access

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

Expand Native American Voting Access

The Montana House on Wednesday shot down a bill that aimed to expand voting opportunities for Native Americans.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access

Montana Native Americans Worried About Declining Legislative Influence

by DC Editors - March 13, 2021

Montana Native Americans Worried About Declining Legislative Influence

Some Native Americans are worried about losing representation in this year’s state legislative session in GOP-led Montana.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Republicans, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances

by DC Editors - March 5, 2021

New Mexico Legislation Protecting Native Voter Access Advances

New Mexico’s new legislation, HB 231, puts in place significant protections, guaranteeing access to the ballot box on native lands. 

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access

Bill for Montana Native American Voting Rights Act Introduced

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

Bill for Montana Native American Voting Rights Act Introduced

Montana is moving to protect the right to vote of indigenous communities, introducing a bill for a Native American Voting Rights Act.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access, Voting Rights Act

Important Utah Navajo Voting Rights Deal to be Extended

by DC Editors - February 27, 2021

Important Utah Navajo Voting Rights Deal to be Extended

The voting rights settlement between San Juan County and Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will likely be extended into 2024.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Access

Exclusive: Senate Democrats press AG Barr for answers about poll closures on Native American reservations

by DC Editors - July 2, 2020

Exclusive: Senate Democrats press AG Barr for answers about poll closures on Native American reservations

Covid-19 was the excuse for the closure of in-person polling in Native American reservations prompting Democrats to press AG Barr for clarification.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Democrats, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Polling, Republicans

Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind

by DC Editors - May 8, 2020

Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind

Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind. Struggles will include issues like mail access and language barriers.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Absentee and Mail Voting, American Local Elections, American State Elections, Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy

Native Americans Helped Invent American Democracy But Are Often Prevented From Practicing It

by DC Editors - April 21, 2020

Native Americans Helped Invent American Democracy But Are Often Prevented From Practicing It

American democracy would not have seen light of day without the contribution of Native Americans. However, their rights to participation are often dented.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voting Rights Act

‘What’s old is new again’: Advocates say tribal voting hurdles remain

by DC Editors - February 13, 2020

'What’s old is new again’: Advocates say tribal voting hurdles remain

Hurdles to Native American voting are a long-standing issue. Polling cutbacks, discriminatory voter ID laws and lack of funding may make things worse

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Minority Voting Rights, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Voter Suppression, Voting Rights Act

Bill aims to address Native American voter disenfranchisement

by DC Editors - February 12, 2020

Bill aims to address Native American voter disenfranchisement

New Mexico congressional delegation is leading a bill in the House that aims to protect Native American voting rights ahead of 2020.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Democrats, Native American Voting Rights, Native Americans and Democracy, Republicans, Voter Suppression

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