In this episode of Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert talks with political strategist Gwen Carr about how U.S. politics, voting rights, and elections are impacting Native Americans right now.
They break down:
- How voting rights rollbacks and redistricting threaten Native representation in Congress
- Why representation matters – from Deb Haaland and Native candidates across the country
- How federal policy decisions on sovereignty, water, land, mining, and the Indian Health Service directly affect Native communities
- What Native voters should pay attention to before the next election – and how to support Native candidates
Gwen shares her perspective as an Indigenous woman with more than 30 years in politics, including work in the Clinton administration, the DNC, and with Indigenous Democrats.
Together, Levi and Gwen discuss how Native people can protect sovereignty, defend voting rights, and stay engaged in this dangerous political moment.
Watch to learn:
- How today’s political climate affects tribal sovereignty, voting rights, and Native communities
- Why Native representation at every level of government matters
- Practical ways to support Native candidates and Native-led media
Watch the full episode of Native Bidaské on Friday, May 22nd at 12 PM ET on YouTube, NativeNewsOnline.net, and TikTok.
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