Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and

Pioneering women's rights lawyer and activist Catharine A. MacKinnon explores the "Butterfly Effect" in law. She argues that seemingly minor legal interventions can generate major social and cultural transformations, inspiring equality seekers to spread their wings.

A distinguished Elizabeth A. Long Professor of Law at Michigan Law, MacKinnon specializes in sex equality issues under international and domestic law. Watch her discuss these powerful ideas in our latest RSA Spotlight video. For the full talk, click here. Learn more about her work here.

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge

North Dakota Governor Jack Dalrymple activated the National Guard ahead of a ruling on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's lawsuit against the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg is set to rule on an injunction challenging the Army Corps of Engineers' permits, arguing violations of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Over 1,000 people from more than 100 Native American tribes have gathered near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation to resist the pipeline's construction, marking the largest tribal unification in decades. An update is provided by Tara Houska, national campaigns director for Honor the Earth.

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Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman discusses his James Beard Award-winning book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen." He creates vibrant, healthful, and authentic indigenous cuisine,

Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman discusses his James Beard Award-winning book, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen." He creates vibrant, healthful, and authentic indigenous cuisine, featuring ingredients like venison, trout, and wild rice. The book was recognized as one of the best cookbooks of 2017 by NPR, Smithsonian Magazine, and others.

Born in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, Sherman has cooked for 27 years. Through his business, The Sioux Chef, he works as a caterer and food educator, earning acclaim from National Public Radio and The New York Times.

Get the book here: https://goo.gle/3Ydj9CX. Moderated by Ida Shen.

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