Long time Indian‑activist Suzan Shown Harjo characterizes "conservative Indians" as traitors, but to be true to herself, she must join with us to reclaim our traditional conservatism, and call herself a "conservative Indian," too. (read more)

A dark day for Indian country? — November 14, 2004

Some pundits fear America's move to the right threatens Indian country. But the attacks on Bush are handouts and hand‑me‑downs from the left. Little, if any of it, is new or original, and even less of it is valid. (read more)

Kerry offers to buy Indian country — November 2, 2004

Many tribal leaders endorse Kerry, and turn their back on one of the biggest opportunities ever offered to Indian country. (read more)

A crippling dependence — November 2, 2004

Non‑Indians can't relate to the apathy and despair, the ennui draped like a wet blanket over so much of Indian country and so many Indians after generations of false starts, empty promises and false hope. (read more)

Kerry's "conservative style"? — November 2, 2004

Is Kerry, as Indian Country Today says, the "conservative choice for President"? No, but the way they endorsed Kerry is an embarrassment. (read more)