ND: Human Rights/Racial Justice
Possible public-comment overhaul stirs backlash in Fargo
Public comment has long been a staple of local government meetings. But in North Dakota and other parts of the country, this engagement tool faces a …
Oklahoma tragedy felt by LGBTQ advocates in ND
LGBTQ advocates in North Dakota have joined a nationwide coalition demanding accountability over the death of a non-binary teen from Oklahoma…
ND Community Garden Gets Growing for Refugees
As the summer season continues, refugees who have resettled in the Fargo area are watching their vegetables and fruit grow in a new community garden…
Concern Lingers Over Privacy Rule Opposition Regarding Abortion Care
Civil rights advocates in North Dakota hope the federal government keeps pursuing plans to expand privacy protections for patients seeking out-of-stat…
Tribal Education Groups Respond to SCOTUS Ruling on Admissions
Advocates for underrepresented college students continue to assess the fallout from last week's U.S. Supreme Court decision dealing with affirmative …
Tribal Advocates Feel 'Relief' After SCOTUS ICWA Ruling
Tribal advocates are cheering a U.S. Supreme Court decision Thursday which allows a landmark law dealing with child welfare cases to stand. It …
Proposed HUD Rule Underscores Housing Access Woes in ND
Public comment is winding down for a proposed federal rule on inclusive affordable housing. Native American voices in North Dakota's capital city …
ND Tribal Advocates Say Numbers Don't Lie in Voting Barriers
Native Americans have long faced barriers when it comes to voting, and a new North Dakota data project adds another layer to the arguments for access …
ND Tribal School: New Book Highlights Language Preservation Movement
Many Indigenous languages face extinction, and in the U.S. efforts are popping up to preserve traditional Native American dialects and culture…
New Activity in ND Redistricting Lawsuits about Tribal Lands
July 1 is the next scheduled hearing date for a pair of lawsuits tied to North Dakota's redistricting process. The legal issue is political …
Building Access for ND's Tribal Voters Focuses on Communication, Data
Ahead of North Dakota's June 14 primary, a civic engagement group is crunching numbers and maintaining talks with county and state election leaders …
In ND, Local Hate-Crime Laws Carry Policy Load for Now
Less than a year after Fargo adopted a hate-crime ordinance, another North Dakota city is moving forward with a similar law. It remains to be seen …