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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.

Supreme Court Expands State Power Over Native American Tribes

by DC Editors - July 1, 2022

Supreme Court Expands State Power Over Native American Tribes

The Supreme Court Wednesday dramatically increased state power over Native American tribes and undercut its own 2020 ruling.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Native Americans and Democracy, Supreme Court

Does Democracy Have A Separate Origin In The Americas?

by DC Editors - June 18, 2022

Does Democracy Have A Separate Origin In The Americas?

Before European contact, native Americans may have exercised democratic forms of group governance for at least a thousand years.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, Native Americans and Democracy

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

by DC Editors - January 26, 2022

Montana Native American Groups In Voter Registration Push

An organization whose work includes increasing Native American participation wants to make it easier for people to register to vote.

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

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

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