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At least 19 people have died in tribal jails overseen by the federal government since 2016, according to an investigation by NPR and the Mountain West News

The National Congress of American Indians has urged the federal government to place medical personnel in its tribal jails, arguing that the current situation "exacerbates the already challenging problem of health disparities for American Indians."

ACCT Appoints New President and CEO By   Jee Hang Lee will serve as the new president and CEO of the Association of Community College Trustees, according to an announcement from the ACCT Board of Directors Tuesday. Lee, who will start the new role in November, is currently ACCT’s senior vice president and previously served as vice president for public policy and external relations. He has worked for the nonprofit for 15 years. ACCT chair David Mathis said in a press release that Lee would continue the work of the previous president and CEO, J. Noah Brown, in “elevating the voice of comm...

By Seth Satterlee Jul 09, 2021 Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. Fall 2021 Announcements: Religion & spirituality By Seth Satterlee | Jul 09, 2021 Forthcoming books this season look at the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud from a mix of historical, literary, and theological perspectives. There are also new titles from heavy hitters like Rachel Held Evans, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Lysa TerKeurst. Top 10 Peter Seewald. Bloomsbury Continuum, Nov. 9 ($35, ISBN 978-...

At least 19 people have died since 2016 in tribal detention centers overseen by Indian Affairs, our investigation found. Several died after correctional officers failed to provide proper medical care.