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Indian Gambling: Genetics and Politics
After generations of victimization and genocide, Native Americans have reaped a bonanza from legalized gambling that has led to disputes about which land is sovereign to Indian tribes. Also, LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo’s city-owned car; who else is driving it?
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenAfter generations of victimization and genocide, Native Americans have reaped a bonanza from legalized gambling that has led to disputes about which land is sovereign to Indian tribes. Also, LA City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo’s city-owned car; who else is driving it?
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2 storiesCity Attorney Answers Questions about Crash
The City of Los Angeles provides a GMC Yukon for City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo ’s official business. But the LA Times has reported that the Yukon was backed into a parking structure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on the same day Delgadillo’s wife, Michelle, was there for an appointment. It was later repaired at city expense.
Read the story1 minIndian Tribal Membership, Tribal Sovereignty, and Gaming Money
Democratic State Senator Gloria Romero is pushing a new bill titled, “ Unlawful Entry: Tribal Land .” Some opponents claim that if it’s enacted, legitimate Native Americans could be kicked off of reservations.
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