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Covers:  Indigenous People/Indian Country, Oil & Gas Industry, Conflicts, Environmental Justice, Social Justice

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Desiree Kane’s Biography

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Desiree Kane is a Miwok journalist and multimedia storyteller who has dedicated her career to amplifying the voices and stories of Indigenous communities. Her passion for movement journalism led her to spend most of 2016 at Oceti Sakowin Camp near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, documenting and organizing the media support services around #NoDAPL.

Desiree's journalism work on the frontlines of social justice movements has been featured in a wide range of media outlets, including Yes! Magaz…

Desiree Kane’s Journalist Portfolio

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Amid Legacies of Colonial and Anti-Trans Harm, Two-Spirits Struggle for Safety

Amid Legacies of Colonial and Anti-Trans Harm, Two-Spirits Struggle for Safety

This Trans Day of Remembrance, we are holding Nex Benedict and all Two-Spirit people in our hearts.

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Indigenous Women and Femmes Are Winning Fights to Reclaim Land

Indigenous Women and Femmes Are Winning Fights to Reclaim Land

Not only must acres be transitioned back to Indigenous peoples' stewardship, it must happen in any way possib…

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Indigenous communities fight the border regime Trump is imposing on their lands

Indigenous communities fight the border regime Trump is imposing on their lands

In our final First Nations Friday, we discuss the ongoing protests at Trump's U.S./Mexico border wall, where …

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Continued Covid Disparities in Native Country

Continued Covid Disparities in Native Country

Posted in Stir Crazy Stir Crazy! Episode 93: Today we are joined by journalist, organizer, and founding execu…

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Indian Summer

Indian Summer

Stir Crazy! Episode 85: Today we are joined by journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crus…

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Representation Doesn't Equal Rights

Representation Doesn't Equal Rights

Stir Crazy! Episode 80: Today we are joined by journalist, organizer, and founding executive director of Crus…

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Articles

Amid Legacies of Colonial and Anti-Trans Harm, Two-Spirits Struggle for Safety

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By Jen Byers, Desiree Kane Verified
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Nex Benedict was a Tulsa-area teen of Choctaw descent. His friends described him as an “adventurous little thing” who had a flair for creating art with a sense of ease. They called him “Roachie,” and he was loved. After Nex’s death in February 2024, his portrait splayed across international news, vigils and social media posts. The picture shows Nex with deep brown eyes, short, loose brown curls grown out a little bit and a gentle smile. Nex has a crisp white shirt and black vest on.
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Impending Government Shutdown May Hit Tribal Nations Particularly Hard

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By Pauly Denetclaw Verified, Sasha Abramsky, Jen Deerinwater, Desiree Kane Verified
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It was 2013 and Susan Masten was vice-chairperson of her nation, the Yurok Tribe of Northern California. The government shutdown was in its second week. During an interview at the time, Masten talked about how she would soon have to furlough an additional 74 of the tribe’s 310 employees (60 had already been sent home). One hundred college scholarships would go unpaid, and childcare would be suspended for 50 families. Yurok has around 4,000 citizens with half living in or around their homelands.
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An Environmental Defender Was Killed Every Other Day in 2022, Report Finds

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By Jake Johnson Verified, Denali Nalamalapu, Desiree Kane Verified, Julia Conley Verified
| Truthout Verified
Nearly 180 environmental defenders were killed around the world last year — around one murder every other day — and more than 1,900 have been killed over the past decade, according to a gruesome new tally released Wednesday by the human rights group Global Witness.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Class historian in high school.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

For sure!

How is social media changing news?

Access to sources is direct now and folks can come to you.