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The Battle for Whiteclay was awarded Best Political Documentary at the 2009 New York International Independent Film Festival.
Two bills have been introduced in the 2010 session of the Nebraska Legislature. Check LEGISLATIVE UPDATE for info about public hearings and other matters.
Published Wednesday March 3, 2010
STAFF EDITIORIAL
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
Now is an important time for Nebraska to send the signal — to the federal government, to the tribe, to the State of South Dakota — that Nebraska is willing to move forward if other parties step up, too. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Monday March 1, 2010
BY JoANNE YOUNG
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
In a session in which money matters, a debate by the Legislature on a proposal for dealing with Whiteclay alcohol sales came down ultimately to that question.
Senators advanced a bill (LB1002) Monday to second-round debate, but suggested taking out the $250,000 that would have been promised from the general fund to begin solving alcohol-related problems in the Whiteclay area. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Monday March 1, 2010
BY PAUL HAMMEL
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
LINCOLN — State lawmakers advanced a plan Monday to address the alcohol-related woes associated with Whiteclay, Neb., but only after there was a promise to strip out its $250,000 cost. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Saturday February 27, 2010
BY NANCY HICKS and JoANNE YOUNG
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Sen. Arnie Stuthman of Platte Center started the conversation during a committee discussion.
What could you make from recycling all those beer cans sold in Whiteclay?
A lot of money, he concluded. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Thursday February 25, 2010
SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
Native American activist Frank LaMere and filmmaker Mark Vasina will discuss the 2008 documentary, “The Battle for Whiteclay,” at the 8th Annual Mount Sinai Global Health Conference, Feb. 26-27 in New York City. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Friday February 19, 2010
BY NANCY HICKS and JoANNE YOUNG
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Omaha Sen. Tom White has offered his solution to the Whiteclay alcohol problem: Sue the beer distributors. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Wednesday February 17, 2010
BY NANCY HICKS
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
Senators are likely to debate legislation that would provide money to help with alcohol problems of people who buy their booze at Whiteclay.
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee moved one bill (LB1002) out of committee Wednesday, and its sponsor, Sen. LeRoy Louden of Ellsworth, said he likely will make it his priority bill — assuring discussion on the floor. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Sunday February 7, 2010
BY JOHN KREJCI
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR
I was encouraged to read that “State leaders, others focus on Whiteclay” (Jan. 31). The problems of alcoholism and Nebraska’s shame of profiting from beer sales to Natives need to be addressed. When Nebraskans for Peace raised the issue in 1999, few even knew the Nebraska beer sales were contributing to Native alcoholism.
Although it is encouraging that Nebraska’s governor and state legislators have begun to address the problem, their initial solutions - a town cleanup, a recycling center and a mini-mall - do little to address the tragedy of Nebraska’s skid row of the Plains. Read the rest of this entry »
Published Sunday February 7, 2010
BY RICK R. GALUSHA
THE PUBLIC PULSE (Letters to the Editor)
OMAHA WORLD-HERALD
I want to thank Gov. Dave Heineman for leading a group of elected officials to meet with Lakota Sioux tribal members in regard to the problems on the Pine Ridge Reservation, as well as problems related to the sale of alcohol in Whiteclay, Neb.
State Sens. Brad Ashford, Russ Karpisek, Colby Coash and LeRoy Louden have taken a step forward with the introduction of legislation that may provide, in part, much-needed alcohol treatment. Read the rest of this entry »