Lawrence Sampson
I am an American Indian activist, organizer, advocate, educater, and writer. For my whole adult life, I have worked to address the issues fundamentally important to American indian people and communities. I have served as an "expert witness" in American indian lawsuits pursuing religious freedom, and advocated for indian families and children, particularly in regard to school district mascots and restrictions on religious freedom. I have worked with American Indian inmates in both state and federal penitentiaries, helped write legislation pertaining to Indian people, and lobbied to help create state Indian commissions. As a writer I have been published in several books, including CHILDREN OF THE DRAGONFLY, (Arizona press), TERRORISTS OR FREEDOM FIGHTERS? (Lantern books), and HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF LEONARD PELTIER LATELY (HYT press); I have written articles and opinion/editorials which have appeared in most major publications and newspapers-both here and abroad, and have served on the editorial boards of DARK NIGHT FIELD NOTES and TANASI JOURNAL.
Latest Articles
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The Arab Spring and What It Teaches Us about Foreign Policy
The Obama administration may have found the right formula to alter America's standing in the Middle East.
May 8, 2011
- Lawrence Sampson
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Osama Bin Laden Was No Geronimo
Code naming Osama bin Laden 'Geronimo' is yet another slap in the face to American Indians.
May 4, 2011
- Lawrence Sampson
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Save the Mountain, Save Ourselves
Bear Butte South Dakota is being systematically defiled by bikers and bars. It is time to protect the most sacred spot on the continent.
Apr 26, 2011
- Lawrence Sampson
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Forgive the GOP, for They Know Not what They do about Health Care
Several Republicans have declared they will repeal historic health care reform. No matter how you justify it, that would be a mistake.
Apr 11, 2011
- Lawrence Sampson
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Jobs are Increasing, Despite Republicans
Where are the jobs? In the last election cycle, Republican candidates capitalized on the slow recovering economy, banking on the short memory of Americans.
Mar 31, 2011
- Lawrence Sampson
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