Native America Calling

Tribal leaders, Native politicians, researchers and activists all piled on a heavy helping of backlash when Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren revealed her DNA results. Her attempts at having the last, scientific word followed years of insults by Donald Trump, going back to even before he was elected president, mocking her decision to claim Native heritage. She has her defenders, but Warren managed to inflame one feud while trying to settle another. Why is there such sensitivity toward DNA ancestry?

Tribal leaders, Native politicians, researchers and activists all piled on a heavy helping of backlash when Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren revealed her DNA results. Her attempts at having the last, scientific word followed years of insults by Donald Trump, going back to even before he was elected president, mocking her decision to claim Native heritage. She has her defenders, but Warren managed to inflame one feud while trying to settle another. Why is there such sensitivity toward DNA ancestry?

From an orchestrated flash mob to a traditional appeal to the prospective bride’s family, there are plenty of ways to pop the question. Traditional Native customs might include exchanging goods or seeking consent from extended family members. Either way, asking “will you marry me” is meant to be—and usually is—a memorable occasion. We’ll hear about some modern proposals and review the history of certain tribal practices. We’ll also get advice about when a relationship is ready to go to the next level.

From an orchestrated flash mob to a traditional appeal to the prospective bride’s family, there are plenty of ways to pop the question. Traditional Native customs might include exchanging goods or seeking consent from extended family members. Either way, asking “will you marry me” is meant to be—and usually is—a memorable occasion. We’ll hear about some modern proposals and review the history of certain tribal practices. We’ll also get advice about when a relationship is ready to go to the next level.

From an orchestrated flash mob to a traditional appeal to the prospective bride’s family, there are plenty of ways to pop the question. Traditional Native customs might include exchanging goods or seeking consent from extended family members. Either way, asking “will you marry me” is meant to be—and usually is—a memorable occasion. We’ll hear about some modern proposals and review the history of certain tribal practices. We’ll also get advice about when a relationship is ready to go to the next level.

Personal finance experts will tell you following a monthly budget is one of the most important steps for managing your money. But starting and sticking to that budget takes discipline. That doesn’t mean you have to give up eating out once in a while or treating yourself to a stylish new jacket. There are even ways to get on top of emergency expenses. We’ll talk with finance gurus and ordinary folks about managing debits and credits and needs versus wants as a way to get on top of personal spending.

Personal finance experts will tell you following a monthly budget is one of the most important steps for managing your money. But starting and sticking to that budget takes discipline. That doesn’t mean you have to give up eating out once in a while or treating yourself to a stylish new jacket. There are even ways to get on top of emergency expenses. We’ll talk with finance gurus and ordinary folks about managing debits and credits and needs versus wants as a way to get on top of personal spending.

Personal finance experts will tell you following a monthly budget is one of the most important steps for managing your money. But starting and sticking to that budget takes discipline. That doesn’t mean you have to give up eating out once in a while or treating yourself to a stylish new jacket. There are even ways to get on top of emergency expenses. We’ll talk with finance gurus and ordinary folks about managing debits and credits and needs versus wants as a way to get on top of personal spending.

It’s around this time of year that high school seniors start dreading the box on their college application reserved for a personal essay. It typically involves turning a personal story into a narrative about overcoming adversity or finding a creative way to solve a problem. It usually requires the ability to “humble brag,” a skill that often takes a little practice. The good news is the college application survey can give admissions officials a sense of who you are beyond grades and test scores.

It’s around this time of year that high school seniors start dreading the box on their college application reserved for a personal essay. It typically involves turning a personal story into a narrative about overcoming adversity or finding a creative way to solve a problem. It usually requires the ability to “humble brag,” a skill that often takes a little practice. The good news is the college application survey can give admissions officials a sense of who you are beyond grades and test scores.