Posts tagged Tara Houska
President Trump’s Comments on Washington Football Team Name Sparks Outrage from Indian Country as Massepequa High School Urges Executive Order Protecting Native Mascots

On Sunday, President Trump posted on Truth Social suggesting that Washington’s professional football team revert its name back to the "Redskins" and if it didn’t, he may prevent the organization from building a new stadium in Washington. The post sparked responses from many, including the National Congress of American Indians and Suzan Harjo, the Muscogee Medal of Freedom recipient for her decades of advocacy for American Indian rights. The discourse on mascotry isn't isolated with Trump’s comments on the retired use of the "Redskins" though, where just yesterday the Massepequa school district announced they are urging Trump to issue an executive order protecting the continued use of Native-themed mascots and names.

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Indigenous Women Leaders Warn Global Financial Companies to Stop Support for Tar Sands Oil

This week, over 40 Indigenous women from communities impacted by tar sands sent an open letter to 70 major banks, insurers, and asset managers, calling on them to respect Indigenous rights and stop providing financial support for the industry destroying their homelands.

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Wall Street Banks Seek to take Direct Ownership of Oil and Gas Companies

The news that major U.S. banks like JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and other Wall Street banks are preparing to ask regulators to allow them to take direct ownership of oil and gas companies should ring major alarm bells on Capitol Hill and across the nation.

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“Stop the Money Pipeline” Coalition Blasts Oil CEOs White House Visit

Stop the Money Pipeline, a coalition of over 90 organizations working to end the financing of climate destruction, are warning that an upcoming visit of oil CEOs to the White House on Friday cannot lead to a public bailout of the fossil fuel industry.

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