Rachael Schuit
journalist
Traverse City, Michigan
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Lawmakers demand answers over alleged fabrications in MAHA health report
NationalHealthTechnologyPolitics
(NATIONAL) The MAHA Report: Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment, initially released on May 22, is under scrutiny for alleged factual errors and fabricated sources.
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Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) calls for Oklahoma to address Prison Gerrymandering, says it impacts Native communities
OklahomaCrimePoliticsIndigenous
Legal advocates say a policy known as prison gerrymandering in Oklahoma is allowing communities with prisons to be overrepresented in legislative districts.
(OKLAHOMA) Every ten years...
The Importance of Protecting Cultural Resources During Construction Projects
NationalBusinessCommunity EducationEnvironmentIndigenous
(CASS LAKE, Minn.) Native American tribes have lived on lands across the United States for centuries, continuing to honor their cultural traditions and deep connection to the land and its...
Death of 7-year-old Ledcie Stechi highlights the injustice of the guardianship system
OklahomaCrimeEducationPoliticsIndigenous
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The allotment era and the guardianship system was a tragic period of time for Native Americans in Oklahoma, including young children who had...
Barriers persist for Native voters in Oklahoma
OklahomaPoliticsIndigenous
Oklahoma has one of the lowest voter turnouts in the country. However, advocates are working hard to get more Native American voters in the state to the polls.
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Disciplinary Action taken against UKB Media Director raises concerns about press freedom
OklahomaIndigenousJournalistPolitics
The Indigenous Journalists Association is concerned about recent actions taken against Troy Littledeer, a member of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Media Director...
VNN Oklahoma Seeks Indigenous Input on Civic Issues
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Story Snapshot 📷 Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma is launching a Listening and Learning Tour across three tribal reservations. Kicking off May 1,...
Five Skies empowers Natives to achieve their goals
NationalBusinessCommunity Indigenous
(NATIONAL) Writing a resume, preparing for job interviews, financial literacy, and critical thinking are all what you would expect in a typical training program. The teachings of the...
Advocate stresses the need for domestic violence to be addressed
OklahomaCommunity CrimeHealthPolitics
Domestic violence homicides are on the rise in Oklahoma and one advocate says all partners must work together to address the crisis.
(OKLAHOMA) In February, Oklahoma’s Domestic Violence...
VNN announces open call for Indian Country Chatbot testers
OklahomaIndigenousBusinessTechnology
Story Snapshot 📷 Verified News Network (VNN) has developed an AI-powered chatbot trained on Indigenous-led sources to combat misinformation affecting Native communities. Paid testers are...