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Paha Sapa, Custer’s Last Stand, Mt. Rushmore, and Wounded Knee: A history of the Black Hills in one diagram

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Stephen Carr Hampton

A lot of stories are linked to the Black Hills; a lot of dots connect there. Here’s a very abbreviated history. CLICK TO ENLARGE See this blog post for more background on the Great Sioux Nation, both past and present. … Continue reading →

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Letter to Obama: Pardon Leonard Peltier

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Stephen Carr Hampton

November 18, 2016 The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama, I write to you to request the pardon of Leonard Peltier. Leonard Peltier was a community organizer just like you.  In a time of … Continue reading →

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The Case for Leonard Peltier

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Stephen Carr Hampton

Updated May 30, 2024. Leonard Peltier is a Native American activist who currently sits in federal prison, serving two life terms for the murders of two FBI agents. When he was sentenced, 50 congressmembers petitioned for a new trial. Amnesty … Continue reading →

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