Archive:Past California Modern Indian War article links

San Diego Union-Tribune endorses: Proposition 5 will continue Indian independence (10/8/98)
Thanks to Wstsidela

Another article on the Senate bill: Indian gambling targeted (10/16/98)
Senate budget bill is a threat to Indian Gaming nationwide (10/15/98)
**Email your US Senator (EASY):
Boxer, Barbara: senator@boxer.senate.gov
Feinstein, Diane: senator@feinstein.senate.gov

How the Pechanga Entertainment Center is improving reservation conditions (10/16/98)
Thanks to Wstsidela

2 sides of Prop. 5 clash in (small, local) debate (10/16/98)

Support for propositions often decreases nearing election day (10/15/98)
(Editor: Opponents of Proposition 5 throwing out deceptive claims can confuse voter
into not voting or voting no. I will soon put up some rebuttals of the opposition's
"strongest" arguments. For now you can see "The Opposition" in next section.)

Debate off? Prop. 5 opponents can't agree on debate (10/15/98)

San Manuel tribe, U. S. to open export center (10/15/98)

Indian Casinos Ordered to End Video Gaming (10/14/98)
Thanks to Wstsidela

Judge bans Indian video slots (10/14/98)
Same subject also covered at least in the New York Times and Boston Globe

New poll shows support for Calif. ballot measures may be slipping (10/14/98)
*If accurate, we all need to work harder to get the word out-Yes on 5!

Vegas Sun: Northern Nevada would be hit hardest (10/13/98)

Indians on reservations in Canada have living conditions lower than those in Mexico or Thailand (10/12/98)

San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau board of directors has endorsed state Proposition 5 (10/13/98)

Rancho Bernardo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted to endorse Proposition 5 (10/12/98)

Public support for Prop. 5 ebbing (10/13/98)
Thanks to Nancy Sebastian

3 key initiatives still lead but lose majorities (10/13/98)
Thanks to Wstsidela

Poll: State Measures Mystify Voters - Only Prop. 5 is known to most (10/13/98)

Segments of Labor want Prop. 5 to be defeated (10/13/98)
"The initiative has also stirred up anger between the California Labor Federation,
which represents 2 million members, and a handful of unions that back the measure."

Editorials appearing in the Oakland Tribune, Daily Review,
Tri-Valley Herald, San Mateo County Times, Alameda Times-Star,
and the Argus 10/12/98 recommended a Yes vote on Prop 5.

Added 10/13: Governor urges (Nevada) casinos to wake up to threat of Proposition 5 (10/12/98)

Latest Poll: Prop 5: 48% Yes, 30% No, 22% Undecided (10/12/98)
(After hearing description; Slight decline in Yes votes - NO's deceptive ads taking effect?)
Source: KPIX Channel 5 - CBS, San Francisco, Evening News 10/12/98

In sell-a-bration of columbus day: The Truth about Columbus (10/12/98)

Added 10/12: Federal court Case claims oil was stolen from Indian and federal land, some in California (10/8/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Gov. Wilsons compact with Table Mountain Rancheria voided (10/11/98)
Membership, led by Chairperson Leanne Walker-Grant, supports Prop 5 and had voted to
oust Tribal leader Vern Castro, who signed the compact. This is the
same tribe that the No on 5 campaign claims supports them.

Before Columbus festival in Los Angeles held Sunday (10/11/98)

**San Francisco Chronicle recommends a YES vote on 5 (10/10/98)**
Please email me if this link is not working.

Editor:

Added 10/9: Vegas source/bias: Indian gaming seen as uphill fight by industry (10/8/98)
"California voters, Grey said, have a hard time understanding the message that full-scale
Indian gambling is bad for their state, when they're told that Nevada casinos are paying for that message."

Added 10/9: Indian gaming in Oregon, New Mexico, Massachusetts, and now California targets for this man (10/4/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Archaeology: Home site believed to the oldest in western North America (10/8/98)

Editor:

Environment: Ward Valley: Tribes protest nuclear waste dump proposal (10/8/98)
For more on Ward Valley, Gov. Wilson's other front, see Ward Valley Section further down

Education: Cal. Board of Ed. considering curriculum covering Indian removal policies and specific instances (10/7/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Added 10/7: Another article on Prop 5 spending, more financial details (10/6/98)

Press-Enterprise article: Latest spending data show Nevada casinos pushing harder (10/6/98)
"Nine casino companies contributed $15.2 million to the No on 5 campaign,
accounting for more than 98 percent of its funds."

Public gets peek -- sort of -- of new Indian slot machines (10/5/98)

Editor:

2 of 3 Minnesota Gubernatorial candidates propose to renegotiate compacts...(10/5/98)
..."to see if the state can get a bigger cut of the (indian casino) revenues..."

Added 10/5: Playing their hand (10/4/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Added 10/3: Indian Gaming Initiative Ads Simplify Complex Issue (10/2/98)
"Opponents said they have spent more than $15 million so far, nearly all of it collected
from Caesars World, Hilton Hotels Corp. and other Nevada casinos,.."

National: New Indian gaming bill blocked in Congress (10/2/98)

Editor:

Pala Tribe shows video of new video machine it says is fun (10/1/98)

Added 10/1: San Diego County Democratic Party Central Committee endorsements (9/9/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Tribe shows lottery game (9/30/98)

Editor:

Tribe, union reach worker accord -joins tribe Viejas in opening door to unions (9/29/98)

Thousands of Inland area casino workers would lose their jobs before Thanksgiving (9/29/98)

Slot machine revenues growing in Nevada casinos (9/28/98)
The video terminals at Native casinos are nothing like Vegas slots,
but likewise are are the biggest part of making their ventures profitable.

Michigan tribe making income from gaming, 21 of tribe's 29 non-gaming businesses post losses (9/28/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

GOP leaders ride fence on gaming measure (9/28/98)
Sen. Jim Brulte, R-Rancho Cucamonga: "We as a party ought not argue what's in Nevada's
best interest or the Indians' best interest," (Perhaps a slip, but it sounds like he is
saying that Nevada's interests are equal to that of California Native Americans in this California issue!)

Editor:

Added 9/25: Shoalwater Tribe, marshalls face off - Washington (9/23/98)

Prop. 5 Permits Tribal Casinos/Nevada interests behind campaign to block Indians (9/24/98)

Gaming initiative poised to ignite fiercest debate during convention (9/24/98)

Indian gambling aired at Las Vegas conference (9/24/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Added 9/24: San Francisco Chronicle & Los Angeles Times polls(9/22/98)

"...U.S. soldiers nearly annihilated all its inhabitants (California Indians) for the murder of two white men." (9/21/98)

Editor:

More heat than light in debate on Prop. 5 (9/23/98)

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The Hayward and Castro Valley Democratic clubs voted to endorse
Proposition 5 Monday, 9/21. They will be distributing info on their
positions via local newspaper articles, mail, and during registration drives. Here is one of their flyers.

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Thanks to Wstsidela:

Added 9/23: TV debate on Prop. 5 appears likely (9/22/98)

California Voters Support Tribal Casinos Initiative Statute (9/22/98)

Las Vegas Review Journal: Nevada-backed group launches anti-Prop 5 ads (9/21/98)

Editor:

Chicago Tribune: Native Americans, Wilson clash over casino regulations (9/22/98)

Odd Alliance Fights Tribal Casinos (9/21/98)

House OKs bill for Native American massacre site (9/19/98)

Older info added 9/19/98:

Press release regarding debate from 9/16
Thanks to Wstdidela / See 9/17 news for more on debate

An older TV news commentary transcript

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Debate rages... (9/18/98)

Only two state bands stand against the gaming initiative (9/17/98)

Editor:

The first DEBATE over Prop 5 held (9/17/98)

Indian casinos dealt heavy blow (9/17/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Judge Letts Seeks Feedback on Casino Workers (9/16/98)

Senate restricts Babbitt's voice on gaming (9/16/98)

Pala tribe comes out against Proposition 5 (9/15/98)
"a spokesman for Proposition 5 said the measure is still supported by 85 tribes
who represent 96 percent of the Indians living on California reservations."

Editor:

High stakes for Indian gaming vote (9/14/98)

Yes on 5 Coalition Announces Over 220,000 Californians Stand in Support (9/10/98)

Thanks to James:

Finding her roots by chance (9/14/98)

Editor:

Prop. 5 debate puts spotlight on Nevada casinos (9/14/98)

Highlights of article: "...political spending by major Nevada casinos in California for the
most part has been a recent phenomena that coincide with the rise of Indian casinos here in the 1990s."

"Instead, the Nevada casinos have focused on lobbying, spending $2.1 million to
influence the California Legislature and governor since 1993."

"Their interests primarily were bills that dealt with Indian
gambling, the state lottery, horseracing and card rooms,.."

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Palas approve casino plan (9/12/98)

Editor:

Gaming tribe drops referendum plans (9/11/98)

New poll released today: Majority polled support Indian gaming (9/8/98)
"only one of every 10 people believe the truthfulness of ads by the Coalition Against Unregulated Gambling"
Please note: A different poll feels that many will not get out and vote.

War Between States Over Gambling (9/8/98)
"What is happening in California is a microcosm of what's happening in the rest of the country,.."

There is a segment of the population that deflects comments regarding past
transgressions against Native Americans by saying that they have benefited
from modern amenities or that they were warring nations anyway.
Here is a recent article involving the Sand Creek Massacre site (added 9/7/98),
one of many examples that help dispel those faulty justifications.

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Prop 5 supporters renew challenge to opponents for a debate (9/3/98)

29 of 39 gaming tribes still have forfeiture suits pending (9/3/98)
"Only 10 of California's 39 gaming tribes signed onto the Pala accord.
The rest -- including the Pechanga band near Temecula -- have
forfeiture suits pending in the state's three other federal districts."

(added 9/3/98)

More on the poll - despite lead, passage is far from assured (9/1/98)

Editor:

Indian Gambling Leads in Poll (9/1/98)
KPIX Channel 5 (CBS) reported poll results that showed how Californian's would
vote if Proposition 5 was put to them today. (8/31/98)
Results: YES: 36%, NO: 22%, Undecided: 26%, Unaware of issue: 16%

Thanks to Wstsidela:

"The majority of tribes who signed (compacts) did so under duress,"...

California Indians trek for tribal unification (8/29/98)

Big development: Wilson signs gaming pact legislation (8/28/98)

Thanks to Nancy Sebastian:

Governor to sign gaming compacts (8/28/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Assembly ratifies pacts with Pala, 10 other tribes (8/27/98)

Tribe gives union right to organize in casino (8/26/98)

Indian casino, union reach pact to permit organizing election (8/26/98)

Viejas Indians sign unprecedented agreement to let union organize at casino (8/25/98)

Union Tribune: Gambling pact clears Senate; showdown set (8/25/98)

Editor:

Viejas Indian Tribe Signs Deal To Allow Formation Of Union (8/25/98)

Senate votes to ratify gaming compacts Wilson signed with tribes (8/25/98)

Powwow marks Indian pride, culture (8/24/98)

4 of 11 tribes issue statement commending senate passage of AB 1442(8/24/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

Senate again approves controversial Indian gambling compact (8/24/98)

Thanks to Nancy Sebastian:

Prop. 5 forces neutralize Davis (8/18/98)

Tribes file challenge of shutdown of slots (8/18/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

*Link repaired 8/20/98*

Possible debates over Proposition 5? (8/18/98)

New Pala compact bill takes shape (8/17/98)

Thanks to Sandra Crites:

Both sides air new Prop. 5 ads (8/15/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela:

All three gambling tribes in area have state pacts (8/13/98)

Thanks to Nancy Sebastian for the following article

Who is the main Opposition to Prop 5? Read this! (8/12/98)

Thanks to Wstsidela for the next 20 articles!

LA Times article on the Pequot tribe of Connecticut (8/11/98)
An example of one way Native Americans can attain success after years of hardship.

Analysis: Davis' neutrality may be liability (8/9/98)

8 More Tribes Join Wilson Deal on Casinos (8/6/98)

Public support needed for casinos, tribes told (8/5/98)

Strange pairings fight gaming initiative (8/6/98:Good link added)
"We had to join forces in the Second World War with people we ended up having some
pretty serious problems with," said the Rev. Lou Sheldon, chairman of the
Traditional Values Coalition. "We had to defeat the common enemy."
-Opponent attempting to justify being in bed with devil in order to defeat a sovereign
people he thinks is the enemy!)

Article on initiative spending (8/2/98)

Jon Ralston column on the National Gambling Impact Study Commission (8/2/98)

Inland Indians put millions into fight for ballot initiative (8/1/98)

Seizure threat stays for tribes (8/1/98)

Commission urges hold put on new Indian gaming rules (7/31/98)

Lungren, Davis face off in first debate (7/31/98)

Judge moves to force action on gambling pacts (7/31/98)

Barona Tribe votes in favor to sign compact (7/31/98)

LAS VEGAS RJ:BUSINESS: Talks turn to morality of gaming (7/31/98)

California tribes turn up volume (7/30/98)

State's gaming wars get federal hearing (7/30/98)

State Tribal Casino Debate Spills Over on U.S. Panel (7/30/98)

Jon Ralston: Gaming panel spectacle (7/30/98)

Federal fact finders take a look at gambling in California, Arizona (7/30/98)

Nevada Casinos Attack California Indians With New Round of TV Ads (7/29/98)

Tribal casinos hurting LV...helping tribes become self-reliant. (7/29/98)

Minister against gambling gives his conditional support (7/29/98)
"The Coalition Against Unregulated Gambling includes religious groups,
Nevada casinos, California horse-racing interests, labor unions and
entertainment companies."

"...a representative from the group (Stand Up For California) did join officials
from thoroughbred racing and other gambling interests Monday to decry
the initiative during a news conference in Del Mar."

Prop. 5 war goes on TV (7/28/98)
"But unlike Nevada casinos, tribes under federal law must use gaming
profits for their government. The money goes to health care,
housing and education and to preserve tribal culture."

Governor may reject Viejas compact (7/28/98)

Tribes, Casinos Roll Dice With Early Ad Blitz (7/27/98)
*If link has expired, click here.

Gaming foes eye Indian donations (7/27/98)

Tribes say political spending needed to fight Nevada casinos (7/27/98)

Thanks to "WstsideLA" for the following 4 articles

Indian band's vote protects video slots from federal seizure (7/26/98)

Indian battle in California (7/23/98)

Kopp's measure takes aim at Indian gaming (7/23/98)

Senate bans most forms of Internet gambling (7/23/98)

Barona Signs Gaming Pact (7/23/98)

Federal judge says government can't confiscate Indian gambling machines (7/22/98)
Thanks to "Wstsidela" for the link.

September 15th deadline not likely to bring seizures (7/22/98)

Inland area tribes must shutdown gaming by September 15th (7/21/98)
Can't wait 49 days for the people to decide November 3rd!

Legislators at The Mirage (7/21/98)
"Sources report that local (Nevada) gamers see the conference as an opportune
venue to try to sway California lawmakers on the topic of Indian gaming."

Big Sandy Rancheria band of Mono Indians in Fresno County sign compact (7/20/98)

Off-track betting clouded by ruling (7/17/98)

It has a designation: Proposition 5 / Vote YES on Prop. 5! (7/15/98)

Five tribes sign casino compacts with Wilson (7/14/98)

Wilson Lays His Cards on the Table in Gaming Debate (7/13/98)
Thanks to "Wstsidela" for the link.

Fresno County Indian Tribe Signs Gaming Compact With State (7/13/98)

Northern California Indian Tribe Signs Gaming Compact With State (7/13/98)

Amador County Indian Tribe Strikes Gaming Accord With State (7/13/98)

California initiative questioned (7/8/98)

Pact with Pala tribe ruled void (6/26/98)

Hot hearing on Pala gaming compact ends without vote (6/23/98)

Victory for tribes on a tax issue (6/16/98)

Nice insight into Nevada's tactics and views on CALIFORNIA gaming (6/14/98)
"Nevada gamers are doing their part, pouring money into a pot to help
fund a campaign against the initiative -- close to $2 million so far."
*Where will this NEVADA $$ go? likely: "CALIFORNIANS Against Unregulated Gambling."
More appropriate name: "NEVADANS Against Native American Competition"

Atty. General Bersin has new job but will continue fight against Natives (6/13/98)

Boxer, Fong Want Gaming Pact (6/12/98)

On the Washington delegation:
Press-Enterprise: Gaming dispute's next step (6/11/98)
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Tribes plead for protection (6/11/98)
San Francisco Chronicle: State Tribes Enlist Washington's Help in Gaming Dispute (6/11/98)
Washington Post: Reno Won't Mediate Indian Casino Dispute (6/11/98)
Reno Stays Out of Gambling Dispute (6/10/98)

N. Coast tribes join gaming battle (6/9/98)
"The Wilson administration says the initiative is unconstitutional, and is
encouraging federal prosecutors to push forward with seizures immediately."

Washington Post: Reno to Meet With Tribes Seeking to Defend Calif. Gaming (6/7/98)

Libertarian Party passes resolution standing behind Native Americans (5/29/98)

Dan Walters: A tangled web on tribal pact (5/28/98)

Tribal gaming initiative officially placed on November Ballot (5/28/98)
also: "...the state Senate approved legislation...that
would ratify Gov. Wilson's tribal-state compact"

Inland tribes affirm stand against gaming compact (5/27/98)

Under duress, local gaming tribes toe the line (5/25/98)
"Basically we have a gun to our head."
Federal prosecutor: "...they're really looking down the barrel of a cannon if we were to completely lose patience."
Government once again shoving something down Native American's throats by way of a threat.

Tribes claim victory in initiative dispute (5/23/98)

Court Rejects Las Vegas Casinos' Attempt to Keep Indian Gaming Initiative Off California Ballot (5/22/98)

Sycuan tribe relents, agrees to consider gambling accord (5/22/98)

ADDED 5/27/98: NRA neutrality on Indians may end (5/21/98)
"Some members of the NRA (Nevada Resort Association) are contributing to a fund and
helping to build coalitions in California to combat the (indian gaming) initiative there..."

Viejas branch out into outlet shopping (5/21/98)

Barona to seek gaming pact with Wilson (5/19/98)

U.S. sues Inland casinos (5/15/98)

Inland Indian tribes vow to keep casinos open (5/14/98)

Philadelphia Inquirer: U.S. goes after Indian casinos in Calif. (5/13/98)

Washington Post: US to Sue California Tribes on Gaming (5/13/98)
� � -If link fails try this.

AP: Calif. Indian Gambling Faces Crisis (5/13/98)

Deadline arrives for Indian casinos (5/13/98)

Pact:"tribes would lose their immunity from suit" -see BOTTOM of page(5/12/98)

-Article mentioning protest and ruling expected Wednesday in federal court(5/12/98)

Two tribes reject tonight's deadline, others expected to follow (5/12/98)

Washington Post: Federal Crackdown Nears on Indian Casinos (5/11/98)
� � -If link fails try this.

March '98 article criticizing Wilson's stance (added 5/11/98)

Showdown: U.S. Department of Justice *vs.* Public Opinion (5/9/98)
� � "Any tribe that fails to accept one of the two options will be subject to additional enforcement action,.."
� � "California's high-stakes battle over Indian gaming is on the verge of a day of reckoning..."

Sycuan Showdown (5/8/98)

"State's Indians face tough fight on gaming plan" (5/8/98)

Feds seize video gambling machines (5/7/98)

New Link: Excellent discussions on the current situation in California (5/7/98)

FBI inspects casinos, prepares for May 13th attack and pending lawsuits(5/5/98)

Article mainly about the Pala Tribe (5/1/98)
� � -Also confirms that the anticipated lawsuit to block Pala compact was filed this week in San Francisco.

Gaming Initiative Supported By More Than 1 Million State Voters (4/28/98)

Bad news: Pala compact "won federal approval over the weekend"(4/27/98)

But Interior says Pala compact must not be considered a blueprint for all tribes (4/26/98)
� � "I want to stress that this compact applies only to the future gaming operation of the Pala Band of Mission Indians," said Gover, who heads the Interior Department's Bureau of Indian Affairs. "The state has an obligation under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to negotiate in `good faith' with each tribe requesting a compact.

� �"Our approval of this compact cannot and does not mean that the state meets its obligation of good-faith negotiating merely by offering identical compacts to other tribes."

Inland tribes lose round in gaming fight (4/25/98)

Indian Tribes Lose Ground In Casino Battle(4/24/98)

Latest on the legislative approval process for the Pala compact(4/22/98)
� � -Senate Governmental Organization Committee OKs Pala pact over strong opposition, fight is not over
� � -Interior Secretary Babbitt's approval or rejection of the compact is due by 4/26/98.

Although the petitioning drive has ended, the results may not be released until the end of the month. Over 400,000 signatures were needed by April 18th in an effort only started March 25th.(4/19/98)
Additional information regarding the petition.(4/13/98)

Leaders of the Pala Indian band and local gaming tribes will square off in a discussion forum-San Diego(4/18/98)

International Media visit California's Pechanga Reservation and casino(4/17/98)
� � One writer with Le Monde plans article with the theme: "the new battle of the Indian nations."

What people are saying about the issue.(4/13/98) � Jane Harman, Dan Lungren, Letters to the Editor.

Article exposing Gov. Wilson's double standard(4/13/98)
� � ADDED 5/11/98: For another article criticizing Wilson and Lungren on this situation,
� � Cut and Paste this: "indomitable scorched earth policy" (Must use quotes)
� � Enter it in the "Keywords to Search:" box to get the article dated 3/22/98 at this link.
� � (Please note: you do not need to change any of the search options.)

Wilson's pact is an assault on tribal rights -article 4/9/98(4/13/98)

Article about yesterday's meeting -see 4/6/98 below.(4/7/98) � Hope in words of Assistant Secretary of the Interior?

Preview of meeting today between California Tribes and Assistant Secretary of the Interior(4/6/98)

Look for television/radio information on petition starting weekend of 3/28/98 (3/27/98)

Petition has been cleared for start by Attorney General's Office(3/25/98)

Great article striking out against compact and Wilson(3/15/98)

Two tribes stand up to Governor Wilson(3/13/98)

3/6/98 Compact between Pala tribe and Wilson signed without consulting the other 99 federally recognized California ��tribes that it affects! Article regarding this compact signing(3/7/98)

Interior Secretary Babbit has plan to help Native Americans in their gambling disputes with states.(2/28/98)

Article regarding a proposed California referendum giving Native American's more freedom in what type of gaming is ��allowed at their Casinos. (2/22/98)

��*NOTE: If anyone has additional information on petitioning for this referendum please contact me.

  What I know: (update 3/19/98)
  1. A 31 page initiative has been drawn up and is awaiting the
  final petition draft from the Attorney General's Office
  expected no earlier than 3/25/98.  Over 400,000 signatures
  must be collected by mid-to-late April.
  2. Analysis Group Economics is reportedly helping with the  
  research end of putting the initiative through.
  (See latest regarding petition above posted 3/27/98)

A well written article criticizing the proposed compact (2/15/98)

Model compact between California's Pala tribe and the California Government may be near completion. (2/8/98)

Link to: California's Modern Indian War