Why Aren't More People Talking About the Navajo Nation's Water Crisis?

By Joanna Sloame

Updated on March 3, 2016 at 9:30 PM

Native Americans often feel like invisible members of society. Tara Houska, Bernie Sanders's new Native American advisor, is out to change that.

Image Source: Facebook | Tara Zhaabowekwe Houska

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