Tribal ticket outcry, Thanksgiving alternatives, and post-election hope
Tribal ticket outcry, Thanksgiving alternatives, and post-election hope
VNN Weekly Digest November 6-12
Here’s a look at the week’s top stories:
‘Sneak Attack’ on tribal license plates is causing widespread fear
(OSAGE NATION) It began when an Otoe-Missouria woman posted her traffic citation on Facebook. She was fined $249 for operating a vehicle “on which all taxes due this state have not been paid.” The officer’s remarks said she was operating her vehicle outside of the Otoe-Missouria’s tribal jurisdiction because she lives in Garfield County. The post went viral.
How to take Thanksgiving off the menu this year
(NATIONAL) As Thanksgiving approaches, many people across the United States are finalizing plans for their annual feast. But for Native American people, Thanksgiving can be a painful day. For blended families of both Native American and non-Native American people, it can be painful and confusing.
Community is ready for change after Broome County elections
(NEW YORK) Thousands of Broome County voters turned up to vote this past Election Day, deciding key leadership positions including Broome County District Attorney, Vestal Town Supervisor, and Village of Endicott Mayor. Local activists advocated their positions all election season long, securing votes for their preferred city council seats, and the change they hope to see around the area.
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WEATHER ACROSS AMERICA
(NATIONAL) Mainly beneficial, drought reducing rainfall across the Western and Central Gulf Coasts, light snow will develop over portions of the Northern Cascades, Northern Rockies and over Northern New England, and broad area of pleasant weather should dominate the Central Rockies, Central and Northern Plains into the Midwest.
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