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Hate crime or neighborhood feud?  Everything we know so far about Jonathan Joss's killing

In the midst of a feud with his suspected killer, Joss dealt with the loss of his house and pets, financial hardships, and substance abuse.

Gay Native American Sharice Davids Heading to Congress

In a history-making win, Davids unseated Republican incumbent Kevin Yoder in Kansas.  

Gay Native American Sharice Davids Reelected to U.S. House

Davids was the first gay Native American in Congress and is the only Democrat in Kansas's congressional delegation.

Native American Drag Star Lady Shug Is More Than Glamour

This indigenous advocate has their sights set on more than pageants or shows.

Sharice Davids Could Be America's First Out Native American Rep.

Davids, a mixed martial arts fighter, won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, and will compete against an anti-LGBTQ Republican incumbent.

Saving Two Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ Youth

Friday is Native American Heritage Day -- protecting queer Native young people must be part of the conversation.

Hockey Is Cracking Down on Cancer Support and Native Heritage After Banning Pride

Following the NHL's crackdown on Pride nights, players now risk fines if they show support for other causes such as Indigenous Heritage and Hockey Fights Cancer.

Wash. Native American Tribe Recognizes Marriage Equality

The Colville Tribal Council voted Thursday to recognize same-sex marriages among members of its tribe.

Native American Tribe in Oklahoma Approves Same-Sex Marriage

This week's vote allows the Osage Nation's judicial branch to issue marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples, according to Reuters.

Michigan Native American Tribe Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage

The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians tribe in Michigan performs their first same-sex marriage ceremony.

Google Doodle Honors Barbara May Cameron, Lesbian Native American Activist

It would have been the activist's 69th birthday.

American Indian/Alaskan Native LGBTQ+ Youth Face High Suicide Risk

The Trevor Project has released a new research brief for Native American Heritage Month.

Roy Moore Uses Racist Terms, Decries 'Sodomy'

Moore used offensive terms for Native Americans and Asian-Americans at a Sunday rally.

Watch Candace Owens Call Native Americans ‘High’ and ‘Cannibals’ While Denying Two-Spirit Existence

The far-right commentator dismisses the historical existence of transgender people while disparaging Native American culture.

These Native-American Tribes Are Pioneering Marriage Equality

The Puyallup Tribe is the latest to join a growing list of Native-American tribes legalizing same-sex marriage, many in states that have banned it.

Eight LGBT Native Americans You Should Know

Native American Heritage Month is a great time to remember we are everywhere.

Gay Okla. Couple Legally Married by Native American Tribe

Even though Oklahoma forbids same-sex marriage, members of Native American tribes are not beholden to state law.

Google Honored Two-Spirit Leader for Native American Heritage Month

The late We:wa of the Zuni people is remembered as a spiritual leader who helped popularize indigenous art and who stood up to the U.S. government as settlers approached Zuni land.

GOP Official Out After 'Reservation' Comment on Gay Native American

A Kansas Republican said congressional candidate Sharice Davids  "will be sent back packing to the reservation."

Two-Spirit Native American, Acey D. Morrison, Killed in South Dakota

Morrison, who was shot to death in Rapid City, is being remembered as a "kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul."