# health equity (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover health equity. Page: Feed: --- ## [Gasoline Hits $26 Per Gallon In The Northwest Alaska Village Of Shungnak](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/gasoline-hits-26-per-gallon-in-the-northwest-alaska-village-of-shungnak/) _2026-08-25 · By James Brooks · Native News Online_ It’s not a typo. The price of a gallon of gasoline in the northwest Alaska village of Shungnak was $26.82 on Friday, local residents and regional officials said, likely giving the community the dubious honor of having the most expensive gasoline in the United States. “It is very much real,” said Glenda Douglas, who manages \[…\] The post Gasoline Hits $26 Per Gallon In The Northwest Alaska Village… ## [San Carlos Apache Man Died After Medical Emergency During Wildland Fire Support in New Mexico](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/san-carlos-apache-man-died-after-medical-emergency-during-wildland-fire-support-in-new-mexico/) _2026-08-25 · Shaun Griswold · Native News Online_ Randy Lupe died after a medical emergency on August 23 while working as a wildland fire support crew member fighting the Frijoles Fire, which has burned more than 15,000 acres in the Santa Fe National Forest. Lupe, 62, is from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, according to a release on Tuesday from the U.S. \[…\] The post San Carlos Apache Man Died After Medical Emergency During Wildland… ## [Navajo-Hopi Land Commission Reviews Relocation, Housing and Infrastructure Needs](https://nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/navajo-hopi-land-commission-reviews-relocation-housing-and-infrastructure-needs/) _2026-08-25 · Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ The Navajo-Hopi Land Commission received an update Thursday on ongoing efforts to address housing, infrastructure, grazing management and unresolved relocation matters affecting Navajo families impacted by the Navajo-Hopi Land Settlement Act. Commission Chair Otto Tso emphasized the need for continued federal accountability as discussions move forward over the future of the federal relocation… ## [First-of-Its-Kind School; Vaccines; What the Mines Left Behind | Health Equity Round Up, August 24](https://nativenewsonline.net/health/first-of-its-kind-school-vaccines-what-the-mines-left-behind-health-equity-round-up-august-24/) _2026-08-25 · Elyse Wild · Native News Online_ In the past few weeks, a tribal health care system partnered with a university to open the first medical school branch on the lands of a sovereign tribal nation; physicians urge parents to continue vaccines as recommended by their doctor, following a controversial executive order; as uranium mining ramps up and lawmakers bid for more \[…\] The post First-of-Its-Kind School; Vaccines; What the Mines… ## [Jonathan Nez Slams Eli Crane Over War Spending, OBBBA Vote as National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/jonathan-nez-slams-eli-crane-over-war-spending-obbba-vote-as-national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion/) _2026-08-25 · Levi Rickert · Native News Online_ Native Vote 2026 Democratic nominee for Arizona’s 2nd congressional district Jonathan Nez, the former prsident of the Navajo Nation, is criticizing his opponent, Rep. Eli Crane, over his support for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and President Donald Trump’s military actions, as the nation’s federal debt surpasses $40 trillion. Nez argues that Crane’s votes \[…\] The post Jonathan Nez Slams Eli… ## [Trump’s Losing Fight with Canada](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/trumps-losing-fight-with-canada/) _2026-08-24 · Mark Trahant · Native News Online_ Manitoba’s Premier Wab Kinew is saying out loud what other leaders everywhere should be saying: Donald Trump is a “bad person” and he is “not to be trusted.” To read more articles by Mark Trahant, go to: Marktrahant.substack.com How does any nation make a deal with a president who ten minutes later might change the rules, \[…\] The post Trump’s Losing Fight with Canada appeared first on Native News… ## [How to Spot Strong Sales Opportunities Before Your Competitors Do](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/how-to-spot-strong-sales-opportunities-before-your-competitors-do/) _2026-08-24 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ When it comes to sales opportunities, timing is everything. By the time a prospect fills out a contact form or requests a demo, they’ve usually been researching for weeks. You have to spot this interest early, while it’s still forming. So how do you find buyers before they reach your business? The answer lies in \[…\] The post How to Spot Strong Sales Opportunities Before Your Competitors Do… ## [Borrowing Carefully Is Self Respect](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/borrowing-carefully-is-self-respect/) _2026-08-24 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ Borrowing is usually framed as a financial choice, but it is also a character choice. Every time you borrow money, ask for help, or take home something that belongs to someone else, you are handling more than a resource. You are handling trust. That is why borrowing carefully is not just about avoiding debt or \[…\] The post Borrowing Carefully Is Self Respect appeared first on Native News Online . ## [Indian Gaming Association Leadership Meets With Calif. Tribal Leaders on Sovereignty, Gaming & Advocacy](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/indian-gaming-association-leadership-meets-with-calif-tribal-leaders-on-sovereignty-gaming-advocacy/) _2026-08-24 · Levi Rickert · Native News Online_ Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Chairman David Z. Bean and IGA leadership traveled to California this week to meet directly with Tribal leaders and provide updates on the Association’s organizational priorities, legislative advocacy and ongoing legal efforts to protect Tribal sovereignty and Indian gaming. The California outreach began Monday with a meeting with the Yuhaaviatam of \[…\] The post… ## [Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Director](https://nativenewsonline.net/classifieds/missing-murdered-indigenous-relatives-mmir-director/) _2026-08-24 · By Minnesota Department of Public Safety · Native News Online_ Working Title: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) Director Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director Agency: Public Safety Dept • Job ID: 95773 • Location: St. Paul • Telework Eligible: Yes • Full/Part Time: Full-Time • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible \[…\] The post Missing & Murdered… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w75xGvH7npQb) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Restoring Cherokee as a Thriving, Active Language](https://nativenewsonline.net/opinion/restoring-cherokee-as-a-thriving-active-language/) _2026-08-23 · Chuck Hoskin Jr · Native News Online_ Guest Opinion Standing inside the recently opened Cherokee Immersion Middle School in Tahlequah, I saw much more than a new building. Beyond the welcoming atmosphere for learning, I saw another answer to generations of policies, including the boarding school era, that discouraged — and even punished — our ancestors for speaking Cherokee. Today, we know \[…\] The post Restoring Cherokee as a… ## [Native News Weekly (August 23, 2026): D.C. Briefs](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/native-news-weekly-august-23-2026-d-c-briefs/) _2026-08-23 · Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ WASHINGTON — Congress has been on a summer recess. The House of Representatives is due to return on August 31 for a short week before Labor Day weekend. The Senate returns Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., after holding brief pro forma sessions during the early part of September. In addition to articles already \[…\] The post Native News Weekly (August 23, 2026): D.C. Briefs appeared first… ## [Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains controversial House defense vote](https://themercedfocus.org/facing-mounting-criticism-over-transparency-gray-finally-explains-controversial-house-defense-vote/) _2026-08-22 · Caleb Sprous · The Merced FOCUS_ Ron Cook joined a crowd of protestors on M Street in front of Merced’s Courthouse Park at the end of July. Much like previous protests, the demonstrators held pro-democracy signs, as well as messages decrying ICE, President Donald Trump, and the war in Iran. But there was a specific topic on Cook’s mind that day. \[…\] The post Facing mounting criticism over transparency, Gray finally explains… ## [Remembering Roger Wood 1940-2026](https://themercedfocus.org/remembering-roger-wood-1940-2026/) _2026-08-22 · Merced Focus Staff · The Merced FOCUS_ Saluting an icon of Merced County Roger Wood was regarded as an important voice in Merced County, as the host of the longtime KYOS radio program “Community Conversations.” Still, to those who knew him directly, he was so much more: a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, a longtime community volunteer and Rotarian, a mentor, \[…\] The post Remembering Roger Wood 1940-2026 appeared first on The Merced… ## [What The Mines Left Behind](https://nativenewsonline.net/health/what-the-mines-left-behind/) _2026-08-21 · Elyse Wild · Native News Online_ When Howard Billiman came home from work each day to his family in Sawmill, Ariz., his young children ran to greet him, leaping into his arms and grabbing onto his legs, happy to have their father home. His daughter Maggie remembers that his denim jeans and thick work jacket were covered in yellow dust. It \[…\] The post What The Mines Left Behind appeared first on Native News Online . ## [Opinion: Renewing our commitment to California’s public lands](https://themercedfocus.org/opinion-renewing-our-commitment-to-californias-public-lands/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Messer · The Merced FOCUS_ California’s public lands are where millions of people hike, camp, fish, ride, and connect with nature. To keep these places safe, accessible, and enjoyable, we must continue investing in the infrastructure that supports them. The bipartisan Great American Outdoors Act, signed into law by President Trump in 2020, created the National Parks and Public Lands \[…\] The post Opinion: Renewing our… ## [Protect Sandia Mountain, Our Church](https://nativenewsonline.net/opinion/protect-sandia-mountain-our-church/) _2026-08-21 · By Stuart Paisano and Donald Avila · Native News Online_ For centuries upon centuries, the people of the Pueblo of Sandia have lived in relationship with Sandia Mountain and the Rio Grande in what is now known as New Mexico. Even when our lives were at risk during incursions by Spanish, Mexican, and American governments, we cared for the lands and the waters. And we \[…\] The post Protect Sandia Mountain, Our Church appeared first on Native News Online . ## [The Santa Fe NDN Market Vibe Deep in American History](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/the-santa-fe-ndn-market-vibe-deep-in-american-history/) _2026-08-21 · Shaun Griswold · Native News Online_ The fatigue Sergio Lugo shared was a familiar and remarkably relatable experience for anyone who has ever visited the Santa Fe Indian Market. “This is the fourth trial for this piece. I’m so relieved that it came out,” Lugo said, with tears next to the coil-built clay bowl he created in his family’s Santa Clara \[…\] The post The Santa Fe NDN Market Vibe Deep in American History appeared first on… ## [‘We Need To Feed People’ The Burrito Giveway For Indigenous Fine Artists](https://nativenewsonline.net/arts-entertainment/we-need-to-feed-people-the-burrito-giveway-for-indigenous-fine-artists/) _2026-08-21 · By Zaynab Farran · Native News Online_ The Santa Fe Indian Market was a busy time for Native artists as they showcased their work, connected with visitors, and sold their creations to people from across the country. For many artists and vendors, the market weekend was filled with long hours and little time to step away from their booths to take care \[…\] The post ‘We Need To Feed People’ The Burrito Giveway For Indigenous Fine Artists… ## [The Architecture of Environmental Justice Is in Danger—and on the Ballot](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/the-architecture-of-environmental-justice-is-in-danger-and-on-the-ballot/) _2026-08-21 · Coty Poynter · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ The legal and financial scaffolding built to make the clean energy transition fair is being dismantled one executive order at a time. Only Congress can make it permanent. ## [International money transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nFakzKpWMLS9) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Send money to other countries and manage multi‑currency balances online. ## [How Tribal Gaming Commissions Investigate Casino Disputes](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/how-tribal-gaming-commissions-investigate-casino-disputes/) _2026-08-21 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ A casino dispute can begin with an ordinary event. A slot machine displays an unexpected result, a ticket carries a disputed value or a table-game payout appears inconsistent with the posted rules. Resolving the question requires investigators to reconstruct what happened using records created during play. In tribal gaming, this work usually involves both the \[…\] The post How Tribal Gaming… ## [Merced City Council rejects expanded tenant protection proposal. ‘It’s not the right time.’](https://themercedfocus.org/merced-city-council-rejects-expanded-tenant-protection-proposal-its-not-the-right-time/) _2026-08-21 · Alma Villegas · The Merced FOCUS_ The Merced City Council on Monday night largely opposed a requested agenda item to discuss expanding tenant protections after hearing broad opposition from community members. District 6 Councilmember Fue Xiong spearheaded a discussion to consider adding an action item to a future agenda. Xiong presented four programs as additional safeguards for renters in Merced: a \[…\] The post Merced City… ## [Next on Native Bidaské: Brookings Report Examines Underinvestment in Indian Country and What Can Be Done](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/native-bidaske-brookings-report-underinvestment-indian-country-robert-maxim/) _2026-08-20 · By Native StoryLab · Native News Online_ Despite unprecedented federal investments in tribal nations during the COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Country continues to face longstanding funding gaps, and recent federal cuts threaten to make those gaps even wider. On Friday, August 21, at 12 p.m. ET, Native Bidaské host Levi Rickert will sit down with Robert Maxim of Brookings Metro to discuss a \[…\] The post Next on Native Bidaské: Brookings… ## [Navajo Code Talkers Museum Gets $20M in State Funding](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/navajo-code-talkers-museum-gets-20m-in-state-funding/) _2026-08-20 · By Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ A museum honoring the Navajo Code Talkers is moving forward with nearly $20 million in funding from the state of New Mexico. The Navajo Code Talker Museum will be built on the Navajo Preparatory School’s campus, on Navajo Nation land in Farmington, N.M. Funding will cover the museum construction and development of exhibits on the \[…\] The post Navajo Code Talkers Museum Gets $20M in State Funding… ## [Former Tribal Councilman and Fraudulent Ute Mountain Ute ‘Medicine Man’ Sentenced to Life in Prison for Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/former-tribal-councilman-and-fraudulent-ute-mountain-ute-medicine-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-multiple-counts-of-sexual-assault/) _2026-08-20 · By Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ Lyndreth Hemp Wall, 60, a former tribal councilman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, on Tuesday, August 18, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on 15 counts of sexual abuse in Indian Country and abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. Wall’s crimes involved five victims, including a minor. Wall was elected to \[…\] The post Former Tribal Councilman and Fraudulent Ute Mountain Ute… ## [Navajo Nation Council Celebrates Groundbreaking of Indigenous STEM Facility at Navajo Preparatory School](https://nativenewsonline.net/education/navajo-nation-council-celebrates-groundbreaking-of-indigenous-stem-facility-at-navajo-preparatory-school/) _2026-08-20 · Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ Members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council joined Navajo Nation leaders, New Mexico officials, educators, students and community partners Monday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new Indigenous STEM facility at Navajo Preparatory School. Navajo Nation Speaker Crystalyne Curley attended the ceremony with members of the 25th Navajo Nation Council’s Health, Education and Human Services \[…\] The post… ## [Stewardship Isn’t a Thank-You Note—It’s a System](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/stewardship-isnt-a-thank-you-note-its-a-system/) _2026-08-20 · Coty Poynter · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ A retention rate under 50 percent is more than a tactics problem. It’s a belief problem. The difference between stewardship that works and stewardship that doesn’t is whether donors feel alignment with the mission and a genuine sense of belonging. ## [To Exit Our Authoritarian Timeline, We Must Reclaim Patriotism by Keeping its Promise](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/to-exit-our-authoritarian-timeline-we-must-reclaim-patriotism-by-keeping-its-promise/) _2026-08-20 · Maurice Mitchell · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ We must take patriotism and American symbolism back from the side working to gut our freedoms. To do this, our side must earn it, in public, where the grifters can't follow. ## [The Gap Between the Spectacle of America 250 and Reality: Lessons from North Carolina’s Fight for Voting Rights](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/the-gap-between-the-spectacle-of-america-250-and-reality-lessons-from-north-carolinas-fight-for-voting-rights/) _2026-08-20 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ North Carolina’s reality stands in stark contrast to America 250 celebrations that idealize the state of the nation: over the past year the state legislature has worked to destroy the voting power of its students, Black communities, immigrant citizens, and rural voters. ## [Haaland Highlights Community Solar as Part of Plan to Lower New Mexico Utility Costs](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/haaland-highlights-community-solar-as-part-of-plan-to-lower-new-mexico-utility-costs/) _2026-08-20 · Levi Rickert · Native News Online_ Native Vote 2026 Democratic candidate for governor Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo) attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Juniper Sol Community Solar Garden in Santa Fe County, highlighting the project as an example of how community-based renewable energy can help lower utility costs for New Mexicans. The event brought together Haaland, Navajo Technical University and the \[…\] The post Haaland… ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jGBiJ9zkkKZL) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Fort Berthold Tribal Court Order Raises Questions About 2026 Election Process](https://nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/fort-berthold-tribal-court-order-raises-questions-about-2026-election-process/) _2026-08-20 · Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ A legal dispute over the timing and transparency of the 2026 Three Affiliated Tribes election has raised questions about whether candidates and voters were given adequate notice of changes to election rules. Former Three Affiliated Tribes Chairman Tex Hall appealed to the Fort Berthold Tribal District Court after he was denied the opportunity to obtain \[…\] The post Fort Berthold Tribal Court Order… ## [Largest Study of Its Kind Shows Promise in Reducing Substance Use Among Urban Native Young Adults](https://nativenewsonline.net/health/largest-study-of-its-kind-shows-promise-in-reducing-substance-use-among-urban-native-young-adults/) _2026-08-20 · Elyse Wild · Native News Online_ The largest clinical trial on the behavioral health of urban Native young adults showed that a culturally centered virtual prevention program lowered drug and alcohol use among participants. Alaska Native and American Indian adults face the highest risk for deadly overdoses and alcohol-induced deaths. More and more communities across Indian Country are centering culture in \[…\] The post Largest… ## [University of Arizona, Gila River Health Care Launch First Medical School Branch on Tribal Lands](https://nativenewsonline.net/education/university-of-arizona-gila-river-health-care-launch-first-medical-school-branch-on-tribal-lands/) _2026-08-20 · Levi Rickert and University of Arizona Health Sciences · Native News Online_ SACATON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona and Gila River Health Care (GRHC), the tribally operated healthcare system of the Gila River Indian Community, have announced a long-term partnership to establish the nation’s first MD-granting medical school branch located on the lands of a sovereign Tribal Nation. The University of Arizona College of Medicine – \[…\] The post University of Arizona, Gila… ## [Did ICE Really Show Up at the Shakopee Wacipi Powwow?](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/did-ice-really-show-up-at-the-shakopee-wacipi-powwow/) _2026-08-20 · Levi Rickert · Native News Online_ A video circulating widely on social media sparked concern among Native Americans this week after a man was recorded confronting law enforcement officers at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s (SMSC) Wacipi and claiming that nine Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were at the powwow. But the claim was not true. Native News Online contacted \[…\] The post Did ICE Really Show Up… ## [As state water law threatens Valley farms, farmers say they are ‘preaching the gospel of agave’](https://themercedfocus.org/as-state-water-law-threatens-valley-farms-farmers-say-they-are-preaching-the-gospel-of-agave/) _2026-08-19 · Rachel Livinal · The Merced FOCUS_ This story was published in collaboration with KVPR. When James Hunt planted 14 acres of agave on his secluded Merced farm last year, he thought he’d harvest it for liquor. After all, for centuries, Mexico has capitalized on distilling agave into tequila and mezcal. The vision was picturesque – rows of large, spiky succulents rooted in \[…\] The post As state water law threatens Valley farms,… ## [Built From the Ground Up: Why Environmental Justice Belongs to Communities](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/built-from-the-ground-up-why-environmental-justice-belongs-to-communities/) _2026-08-19 · Coty Poynter · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ In the autumn of 1982, residents organized inside Coley Springs Baptist Church in Warren County, North Carolina to stop the state from burying PCB-contaminated soil in their community. For six weeks, men, women, and children marched and lay down in the road in front of trucks hauling toxic waste. More than 500 people were arrested. It was from a jail cell in Warren County that the term… ## [After concerns mount over ‘Sweetie,’ Merced advocates call upon city to address alleged animal abuse](https://themercedfocus.org/after-concerns-mount-over-sweetie-merced-advocates-call-upon-city-to-address-alleged-animal-abuse/) _2026-08-19 · Rosita Ventura-Gomez and Elizabeth Wilson · The Merced FOCUS_ Merced residents rallying around the alleged abuse of Sweetie, a husky belonging to an unhoused man, took their fight to the city council meeting Monday night, demanding justice for the dog and stronger local action against widespread animal abuse. Sweetie’s case went viral earlier this month as photos and videos of the dog’s thin skeletal \[…\] The post After concerns mount over ‘Sweetie,’ Merced… ## [Federal Court Vacates Izembek Land Exchange, Citing Violations of Federal Law](https://nativenewsonline.net/environment/federal-court-vacates-izembek-land-exchange-citing-violations-of-federal-law/) _2026-08-19 · Native News Online Staff · Native News Online_ A federal district court has ruled that the U.S. Department of the Interior violated several federal laws when it approved a land exchange intended to clear the way for a road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and Wilderness in southwest Alaska. The U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska’s August 18 decision vacates \[…\] The post Federal Court Vacates Izembek Land Exchange,… ## [Let’s Talk Democracy Funding: Payout Rates, Pluralism, and Readiness at America’s 250th](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lets-talk-democracy-funding-payout-rates-pluralism-and-readiness-at-americas-250th/) _2026-08-19 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ Even though support for democracy efforts continues to grow, deeper funding trends and challenges call for additional analysis and discussion. ## [One Year After Unlawful Federal Firings, a New Survey Documents the Damage](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/one-year-after-unlawful-federal-firings-a-new-survey-documents-the-damage/) _2026-08-19 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ A new survey reveals the wide-ranging effects of the terminations on federal employees at the turn of the administration. This survey is a starting point for independent researchers to study what happened to the unlawfully terminated population. ## [Who Controls the Board?](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/who-controls-the-board/) _2026-08-19 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ When yet more children's bones were found on the grounds of a past Bureau of Indian Education school, followed by another rash of school shootings, I felt physically sick to my stomach and disgusted that all these dead children were somehow just pawns in some sort of game that I couldn't hope to understand. ## [How Ethereum Is Finding a Bigger Role in the Digital Economy](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/how-ethereum-is-finding-a-bigger-role-in-the-digital-economy/) _2026-08-19 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ Ethereum started as an ambitious experiment in blockchain technology, but its role has expanded considerably over the past decade. Today, its importance is increasingly tied to the applications, financial services, and digital assets being built on top of its network. Ethereum Is Becoming More Than a Cryptocurrency For many people, Ethereum is still closely associated \[…\] The post How Ethereum Is… ## [How Pawnbet Casino Reflects Changing Digital Entertainment Habits](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/how-pawnbet-casino-reflects-changing-digital-entertainment-habits/) _2026-08-19 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ Digital entertainment no longer requires people to set aside an entire evening. Streaming clips, mobile games, social media and other online services increasingly compete for shorter periods of attention throughout the day. Within this changing landscape, Pawnbet Casino represents another form of digital entertainment designed to be accessed through connected devices. The broader shift towards… ## [FCNR (B) Account Benefits: How NRIs Can Earn Returns Without Currency Conversion Risk](https://nativenewsonline.net/advertise/branded-voices/fcnr-b-account-benefits-how-nris-can-earn-returns-without-currency-conversion-risk/) _2026-08-19 · Branded Voices · Native News Online_ Managing finances across multiple countries comes with unique opportunities and a few challenges. For Non Resident Indians (NRIs), one of the biggest considerations is how to hold foreign earnings while maintaining financial ties to India. Currency fluctuations can affect the value of savings, making it important to choose banking products that align with long-term financial \[…\] The post FCNR (B)… ## [Mary Peltola Advances to November Senate Election in Alaska, Setting Up Showdown With Dan Sullivan](https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/mary-peltola-advances-to-november-senate-election-in-alaska-setting-up-showdown-with-dan-sullivan/) _2026-08-19 · Levi Rickert · Native News Online_ Native Vote 2026 Former U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola, the first Alaska Native elected to Congress, advanced from Tuesday’s Alaska U.S. Senate primary, setting up a closely watched November matchup against Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan. With 80% of the votes in, according to The New York Times, Peltola had 48% to Sullivan’s 42.8% in the \[…\] The post Mary Peltola Advances to November Senate… ## [From the Birthing Chamber to the Ballot Box: A Choice Between Erasure and Equality](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/from-the-birthing-chamber-to-the-ballot-box-a-choice-between-erasure-and-equality/) _2026-08-18 · Coty Poynter · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ The mythology of America is one of unblemished progress and triumph—a narrative amplified with renewed force as the United States continues to celebrate its 250th year. But those of us whose existence has always been a death-defying freedom struggle, propose an alternate observance—one that requires us all to reckon with the reality we are living in and the injustices that have shaped the society… ## [Climate Philanthropy Doesn’t Have a Talent Problem, it Has an Access Problem](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/climate-philanthropy-doesnt-have-a-talent-problem-it-has-an-access-problem/) _2026-08-18 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ Youth-led climate groups receive under one percent of major foundation grants. The usual fix, teaching them to fundraise, misunderstands the root cause. ## [Political Prosecution of Movement-Aligned Elected Officials](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/political-prosecution-of-movement-aligned-elected-officials/) _2026-08-18 · Coty Poynter · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ State legislators and local officials are holding the line on democracy—and paying for it with committee assignments, per diems, office raids, and personal safety. Philanthropy must invest in protecting them before the next attack becomes an emergency. ## [Lessons from the Fight For $15 Movement for Philanthropic Donors](https://nonprofitquarterly.org/lessons-from-the-fight-for-15-movement-for-philanthropic-donors/) _2026-08-18 · Aine Creedon · Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice._ The Fight for $15 movement succeeded because a union made a massive, risky, long-term bet before victory seemed possible—and it’s a victory that philanthropic donors can learn from. ## [Readers, tell us your Roger Wood stories](https://themercedfocus.org/readers-tell-us-your-roger-wood-stories/) _2026-08-17 · Merced Focus Staff · The Merced FOCUS_ Roger Wood was a Merced County icon and trailblazer who hosted the program “Community Conversations” on KYOS. Following his recent passing, we are inviting our readers to share their stories and photographs of Roger. We will collect these stories and publish them online in a tribute before his celebration of life, scheduled for Wednesday, August \[…\] The post Readers, tell us your Roger Wood…