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Nov. 20, 2018

Super-Sized Voter Suppression 

On this All-Star roundtable, we talk about the midterms (still!) in Florida and Georgia, the latest in immigration news and we take a look at the tragic California wildfires. Maria and Julio are joined by two In The Thick All-Stars: independent journalist Jenni Monet and contributor to The New York Times Wajahat Ali.    

Nov. 7, 2018

Native Vote in Indian Country

Wrapped up a loooong Election Day with Amy Goodman and the gang of Democracy Now! Talking about the historic victories of Rep-elects Sharice Davids and Deb Haaland, North Dakota, Heitkamp's loss and voter suppression on Native Americans. (Whew!)

Nov. 6, 2017

The Native Vote in Indian Country

For #ElectionDay2018 coverage I went to reservation-based precincts in North Dakota where Native American voters took a stand against a law seen as disenfranchising.  I ended the night taking in what the day’s results meant for the grassroots movement against gender violence in Indian Country, one of the most pressing issues for tribes and urban Indians.  

Nov. 2, 2018

ND laws are making it difficult for Native Americans to vote

In 4 days, Americans can go vote and be heard – but this right is not applied equally across the country. Ali Velshi and Stephanie Ruhle are joined by journalist Jenni Monet to discuss how current rules in North Dakota are keeping some indigenous people from the polls.

Nov. 4, 2018

In North Dakota, Native Americans face a voter ID law they believe is aimed at them

North Dakota lawmakers discussed Dakota Access Pipeline protests in approving voter statute that critics say is ‘flawed’