Native American

WhatMatters

After $440 million, both sports betting ballot measures are underwater

They say money can’t buy you happiness — and that was likely true Tuesday for the proponents of two dueling initiatives on California’s Nov. 8 ballot to legalize sports betting. After all the money raised by the four campaigns on both sides of Propositions 26 and 27 — nearly $441 million so far, nearly double […]

By Emily Hoeven • October 5, 2022

Education

Native American students hope a new education law helps reverse years of misinformation

A new law will encourage California school districts to work with local Native American tribes to develop history lessons for students. For too long, students and tribal leaders say, schools have lacked an in-depth and accurate history curriculum that addresses their culture.

By Joe Hong • September 30, 2022

Commentary

Taxing tribal lands is insult to injury

The Legislature should amend California’s tax codes to exempt lands returned to tribes from property taxes.

By Guest Commentary • September 27, 2022

Economy

Your guide to sports betting and everything else to know about gambling in California

Native American tribes have huge sway over what kinds of gambling can be done where in California, and sports betting is no different.

By Grace Gedye • September 7, 2022

WhatMatters

Complex cast of players battles over sports betting

Californians in November will vote on the fewest statewide ballot measures in more than a century — heightening already intense attention on a pair of dueling initiatives to legalize sports betting. Deciding whether or not to authorize sports betting in California may seem like a fairly straightforward proposition — no pun intended. But understanding the […]

By Emily Hoeven • July 8, 2022

Commentary

Tuition waivers for Native Americans are a step in the right direction

Tuition waivers can never atone for damage done to Native Americans. Not all need the help, but most people historically oppressed by government policy and abuse do.

By Guest Commentary • July 5, 2022

Commentary

Tuition-waiver policy for Native Americans isn’t the right way to atone for historical wrongs

The University of California is delegating to tribal councils blank-check authority to decide who will get free tuition and who will not.

By Guest Commentary • June 29, 2022

California Divide

New fund to plant seeds of reparations for California’s Native American communities

A racial equity organization launched a new $500,000 fund to help Indigenous Californians record the state's history of colonial violence. Leaders are partnering with the state’s Truth & Healing Council, which will produce a report.

By Levi Kalish • May 11, 2022

California Divide

California’s reparations task force explained

A task force is helping state officials examine how African Americans have been harmed by slavery and systemic racism and, weighing that, how the state should respond. What reparations should there be?

By Levi Kalish • April 13, 2022

Commentary

It’s time for government to invest in urban Indian communities

Urban Indians need a seat at the table to discuss the issues that matter to their communities, and to preserve their values and traditions.

By Guest Commentary • March 31, 2022