Experts worry push for 2020 mail voting could leave Native American voters behind. Struggles will include issues like mail access and language barriers.
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.
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.
‘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
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.
Chronic Undercounting of Native Americans in the Census
Native Americans feel like they don’t count. And they might not be wrong — they are the most undercounted group on the U.S. census.
Many people in Indian Country still face voting barriers
Many in Indian Country, including on Wyoming’s Wind River Reservation, are still faced with barriers to casting their votes.
Warren tells Native Americans: ‘I have made mistakes’
Sen. Warren a 2020 White House hopeful, on Monday acknowledged the controversy over her claim of Native American heritage, saying she has made “mistakes.”
How Cherokee Used Lacrosse Games For Group Decision Making
The Cherokee Nation and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians play stickball today. Europeans adopted the game, which has evolved into today’s Lacrosse.
Discrimination And Suppression Of Native American Voters In Dakotas
Voter ID law and manipulated legislative boundaries are among ways Native Americans’ votes are diluted in Dakotas, a U.S. House panel was told on Tuesday.
Nevada’s Native Americans Mobilize For Voter Turnout, Equality In 2020
For first time, about 1,150 Native Americans residing at Reno-Sparks Indian Colony near Reno voted in 2018 election at polling place on their reservation.