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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Few understand as Schroedel does that political repression continues in Indian Country...As states develop new voting district lines based on the 2020 Census, Schroedel’s volume and research work is more critical than ever. Her concise but in-depth book provides a thorough primer on Native American voting, which deserves to stand alongside key works on Native politics and voting rights." * Native American and Indigenous Studies *
"As a North Dakota State Representative, I have dealt with voting rights issues involving barriers towards our Tribal Nations and its members, and I can personally relate to
Voting in Indian Country. Although this book covers and explains scientific data, it also brings in the importance of grassroots Native organizations pursuing equality at the ballot box. I highly recommend reading the book. It will open your eyes to our efforts here and now on the obstacles we face and what we are doing to correct the wrongs." * Representative Ruth Buffalo, North Dakota House of Representatives *
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Voting in Indian Country is a meticulously researched and powerfully written study that is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand the unique challenges of voting in Indian Country, as well as voting rights more generally. What sets it apart from other fine accounts about voting rights work and voting rights advocates is its grassroots perspective, provided by the oral histories of activists, lawyers, and plaintiffs, as well as the case study of voting rights in a South Dakota county. Anyone who reads this work will realize that it was written from Jean's heart." * Donald Ragona (Matinecock), Native American Rights Fund *
Table of ContentsPreface
Part I. The Question of Citizenship
Chapter 1. The Framing of American Indian Citizenship
Chapter 2. Ambiguous Civic Status
Part II. The Promise of the Ballot Box
Chapter 3. The Voting Rights Act Reaches Indian Country
Chapter 4. The Shift to Vote Dilution, Suppression, and Abridgment
Chapter 5. A Case Study of Jackson County, South Dakota
Part III. Grassroots Perspectives
Chapter 6. Lawyers and Native Voting Rights
Chapter 7. Lifetimes of Activism
Chapter 8. Grassroots Voting Rights Activism
Chapter 9. Stepping Forward
Chapter 10. Why It Matters
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
