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Biden likely to reject Keystone XL pipeline Longtime pipeline fighter and Nebraska farmer Art Tanderup is feeling a sense of relief. and last updated 2021-01-20 01:00:15-05 OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Longtime pipeline fighter and Nebraska farmer Art Tanderup is feeling a sense of relief. Thats because multiple national news outlets are reporting President-elect Joe Biden plans to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline permit on his first day in office. “It feels pretty darn awesome. Of course we k...

Kamala Harris follows Kaw Nation’s Charles Curtis as the second person of color to become vice president Updated Jan 21, 2021; Posted Jan 21, 2021 Charles Curtis, left, raises his hat in a photo taken in either 1932 or 1933. (Harris & Ewing Collection/ Library of Congress) Facebook Share For all of Kamala Harris’ impressive firsts, she’s not the first person of color elected vice president of the United States. That was achieved by Charles Curtis, a Native American lawmaker and member o...

Published on January 17th, 2021 More than 75 Indigenous women leaders from across the country impacted by fossil fuel extraction and pipeline infrastructure sent a letter to the incoming Administration calling on President-elect Biden to immediately take five executive actions to halt the Keystone XL, Dakota Access, and Line 3 pipeline projects. These executive actions will uphold Indigenous rights, align the Biden Administration with the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, and ke...

States With the Biggest Native American Populations By Ellen Dewitt, Stacker News On 1/16/21 at 9:00 AM EST Autumns Memories / Shutterstock More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized and 63 state-recognized tribes. That number is projected to rise to 10 million people by 2060. A federally recognized tribe is a sovereign entity with a government-to-government relationship with the United States, as well as the rights of self-governanc...

The mob that broke into the U.S. Capitol spent hours roaming the building, including Statuary Hall where a bronze statue of Ponca Chief Standing Bear was installed in 2019.

Indigenous women call upon Biden to stop pipelines and uphold Indigenous rights in the wake of escalating climate chaos and Covid-19 crises “No more broken promises, no more broken Treaties.” Today over 75 Indigenous women leaders from across the country impacted by fossil fuel extraction and pipeline infrastructure sent a letter to the incoming Administration calling on President-elect Biden to immediately take five executive actions to halt the Keystone XL, Dakota Access, and Line 3 pipel...

Two Catholic members of US Congress reflect on attack, work ahead Assault on US Capitol was a threat not just to this space, but to the idea of America, a congressman said Updated: January 12, 2021 05:49 AM GMT Trending A demonstrator, who wished to remain anonymous, holds a US National flag as the Washington National Guard, State Patrol and a fence surround the state Capitol as the Legislature opens the 2021 session in Olympia, Washington on January 11, 2021. (Photo: Jason Redmond / AFP) See...

Two Catholic members of Congress reflect on Capitol attack, work ahead Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., is seen in this undated photo. (CNS photo/Kristie Boyd, U.S. House Office of Photography) By Mark Zimmermann • Catholic News Service • Posted January 12, 2021 WASHINGTON (CNS) — Seeing the U.S. Capitol building being stormed by a rioting mob Jan. 6 brought a visceral reaction from Congressman Jeff Fortenberry, a Republican from Nebraska. Fortenberry, who is Catholic and often attends d...

At this time of year, The New York Times’ Travel desk usually publishes its lavish 52 Places to Go list, a compendium of suggestions for the destinations that are especially worth visiting in the coming year, accompanied by show-stopping photography. But in this pandemic year, creating our usual list was out of the question.

Dec.30.2020 Whether you’re an avid camper, hiker, or maybe just a day tripper, Nebraska’s state parks have something for everyone. With zipline obstacle courses, aquariums, amphitheaters, and more, these are not your grandparents’ state parks. While the traditional aspects of state parks -- camping, hiking, and fishing -- remain, Nebraska’s state parks seek to up your visit, creating a memorable experience. Here’s a look at nine can’t-miss state parks to visit in N...