In 1953, the Federal government delisted 100 tribes (the Termination Policy) in an effort to break up reservatios. The American Indian Movement (AIM) was founded in a jail in 1968, and AIM decided to take their complaints directly to the
Presidential Inauguration Speeches: brief history
Every president has given an inaugural speech. Washington’s speech had seven paragraphs, the second being gratitude and pledges to his God. That aspect has become a trait for all new presidents. Another predictable trait is the hope to unify. These
Is 10% a mandate? Opinion Rep. Provenza (D-Albany)
Ms. Provenza shares data and processes to conclude that: 73 percent of Wyoming adults did not choose any candidate in the primaries 43,000 cast ballots for a Freedom Caucus candidate 9% of those of age population of Wyoming voted for
Religious schools: How they became a $billion drain on public schools
This New Yorker article is a 42-minute audio tape. The story claims to offer the beginning of this change with email exchanges about Ohio schools. Listeno more.
Religious schools: How they became a $billion drain on public education
NYT editorial board: Their idea on the immigration mess
This essay, shared the Google Groups “LWVUS Immigration Discussion Group,” offers convincing data. The first example is Japan: since 2009, their population is dropping. We seldom see or hear more. Read about the extreme impact! Another compares two states. Alabama
21 become newest WY citizens
21 people from around the world took their oath of citizenship on Monday in Casper. The ceremony consisted of remarks on the US armed forces, recorded messages from dignitaries such as President Biden, and the new citizens telling of personal
Democracy: Civic Virtue, or American Religion?
This essay is taken from the University of Wyoming’s student newspaper, The Branding Iron. Its author, Charles Vaughters, does not reside in WY. He is involved in finance and resides in a county on the edge of Richmond, VA. He
13th Amendment: Slavery is still in the Constitution, for some
As we watch the life-and-death fires rip through Southern California, we remember the public servants involved fighting losses. Did you know: Public servants… [is a group that includes] civil servants but also encompasses individuals who work in various public sector roles,
Property tax exemptions will impact your community
This article interviews folks in Fremont Co. It could have gone to any WY county. One muct apply for the exemption. Fremont Co had almost 2000 applications at the end of December. If all qualify, that community will receive $1.7