Allison Herrera

Nov 26, 2024 | flipboard.com | Allison Herrera

2 days ago"I entered the death industry and just never left. I love it so much as I have a purpose now: looking after those who have died. I was so frightened of death when I was younger — so I became the person who I would want to look after me." Recently, on Reddit, someone who works in a morgue invited …

Oct 21, 2024 | apmreports.org | Allison Herrera |Anika Besst |Claire Keenan-Kurgan |Kate Martin

The emergency contraceptive pill Plan B, which can prevent pregnancy following unprotected sex, has been available over the counter at most American pharmacies for more than a decade. But in more than 100 federally funded clinics and pharmacies run by or on behalf of Native American tribal nations, the medication is harder to access — if it’s available at all.

Sep 25, 2024 | mprnews.org | Allison Herrera

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Rebecca Nagle is an award-winning journalist and podcaster. Season 2 of her podcast “This Land,” from Crooked Media which delved into the 40 year-long fight over the Indian Child Welfare Act was nominated for a Peabody Award.  Her new book “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations Long Fight for Justice on Native Land” deeply reports the history behind the landmark McGirt v.

Jun 17, 2024 | flipboard.com | Allison Herrera

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma issued a decision resolving all remaining issues in Hayes v. Haaland case. The ruling, …

Jun 17, 2024 | osagenews.org | Allison Herrera

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma issued a decision resolving all remaining issues in Hayes v. Haaland case. The ruling, issued May 1, brings the Hayes II case to a close after more than 10 years of litigation. Osage Minerals Council Chairman Everett Waller said the ruling was a significant victory. “These well-funded surface owners are trying to shut down our remaining oil and gas production that puts food on our table and pays the heat bill.