March 2025
Honoring the Matriarchs: The Political Legacy of Indigenous Women
Native American women have played a crucial role in advancing civil rights, inspiring early feminists who marveled at their political power in tribal societies. Despite barriers, they fought for voting rights, sovereignty, and equal representation—ensuring that their influence on governance and justice continues to shape America’s political landscape today.
Trump, Manifest Destiny, and the Modern Perils of Ignoring Indigenous History
In his 2025 inauguration speech, Trump depicted American settlers as taming “a rugged land of untamed wilderness” and having “won the Wild West,” ignoring Indigenous nations who thrived for millennia. This narrative overlooks the violent displacement and cultural destruction through the practice of American imperialism.