First black woman nominated for Marine brigadier general

The Defense Department’s April 10 release of slated general promotions includes a historic first for the Corps. Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock, the deputy director of Operations, Plans, Policies and Operations at Marine Corps headquarters outside Washington, D.C., will become the first...

DO HIM LIKE GADDAFI’ — ANTIFA PROTESTERS CAUGHT ON VIDEO THREATENING TO KILL THE PRESIDENT

One year ago, President Trump told the American people that there was “violence on both sides” during the Charlottesville riots. Those riots pitted neo-Nazis marching in the city against Antifa and other progressive groups. The powder keg was lit and both sides committed acts of violence...

More than 100 newspapers will publish editorials decrying Trump's anti-press rhetoric

"The dirty war on the free press must end." That's the idea behind an unusual editorial-writing initiative that has enlisted scores of newspapers across America. The Boston Globe has been contacting newspaper editorial boards and proposing a "coordinated response" to President Trump's...

'Westworld': How Season 2's Most Moving Episode Came to Life

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/westworld-season-2-episode-8-kiksuya-explained-1119379 "Kiksuya" co-writer Carly Wray tells THR about the Zahn McClarnon spotlight's origin story. [This story contains spoilers for season two, episode eight of HBO's Westworld, "Kiksuya."] As...

Whose Land Is It Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization

We are pleased to announce the publication of Whose Land Is It Anyway? A Manual for Decolonization; inspired by a 2016 speaking tour  by Arthur Manuel, less than a year before his untimely passing in January 2017. The book contains two essays from Manuel, described as the Nelson Mandela of...

Trump signs bill giving federal recognition to Virginia Indian tribes

http://www.richmond.com/news/virginia/trump-signs-bill-giving-federal-recognition-to-virginia-indian-tribes/article_0596872c-040c-540d-a5e6-2e3dbdbb0001.html President Donald Trump has signed legislation to grant federal recognition of six Virginia Indian tribes, opening opportunities for...

Why Did We Let All The Potty Mouths On NT?????

Code of Conduct 5. Use profanity judiciously and sparingly. It is understood that certain profanity is commonly used, but be mindful that it may be deemed a personal attack or personally offensive to other posters/members. . . Common sense and courtesy are recommended regarding the use of...

Archaeology as blood sport: How the discovery of an ancient mastodon ignited debate over humans’ arrival in North America

http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-cerutti-mastodon-20171222-htmlstory.html Oh my God,” Richard Cerutti said to himself. He bent down to pick up a sharp, splintered bone fragment. Its thickness and weight told him that it belonged to an animal, a very big animal. His mind started...

Spiritual healing: Fascinating colorized images show Navajo men wearing eerie masks of the gods used during a medical ritual in the early 20th century

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5171113/100-year-old-images-Navajo-gods-used-healing-ritual.html These days, falling ill will hopefully land you in hospital with a doctor wearing a white coat and stethoscope by your bedside. But not so for Navajo Indians at the start of the 20th...

Native Humor: Native Christmas Memes and Holiday Jokes Santa and Rudolph are comin' to the Rez!

https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/travel/native-humor-native-christmas-memes-holiday-jokes/?mqsc=ED3863439&utm_content=bufferf85f7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer We at Indian Country Today hope everyone is having a happy holiday season and is...