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Investigation Reveals U.S. Universities Profit from Indigenous Lands

8/31/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. land-grant universities profit from Indigenous lands, violating tribal sovereignty, according to a joint investigation by Grist and High Country News.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution plans to go digital-only by 2026, aligning with industry trends.

History

Historical Context

The 1887 Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans by allotting individual plots, leading to the loss of about 90 million acres of Indigenous land. This policy undermined tribal sovereignty and facilitated land acquisition by non-Native settlers. Today, U.S. land-grant universities benefit from these lands, highlighting ongoing issues regarding Indigenous rights and the need for reparative measures in contemporary policy discussions.

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Story summary

U.S. land-grant universities profit from Indigenous lands, violating tribal sovereignty, according to a joint investigation by Grist and High Country News.
An AI project in the Philippines assessed its effects on ride-sharing prices, highlighting potential consumer risks.
Oakland's lead poisoning crisis significantly impacts Latino communities, leading to increased community engagement for solutions.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution plans to go digital-only by 2026, aligning with industry trends.

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