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Mary Bishop

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For over 50 years, Mary Bishop has lived in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska villages. During the 1980s and 1990s she edited the Alaska Outdoor Council's quarterly newsletter, and in that capacity became familiar with the issue of Indian country in Alaska.

Letter: Support Nikki Haley

I am asking the ADN’s readers to please vote on March 5 for Nikki Haley.

By Mary Bishop●

OPINION: Alaskans should pay close attention to tribal sovereignty issues

Alaska has about 20 tribal consortia registered as state nonprofit corporations. They are arguably sovereign entities holding immunity from suit, and that argument is pretty intense right now.

By Mary Bishop●

Letter: Don’t sign it

The state Supreme Court makes it clear: Alaska’s 200-plus tribes are sovereigns.

By Mary Bishop●
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Letter: Corralling misinformation

We know now who has credibility and who does not. Keep it up.

By Mary Bishop●

Tribal land issues are a serious challenge facing Alaska

By Mary Bishop●

Letter: I was duped

Sullivan has worked diligently over years to help Alaskans.

By Mary Bishop●

Letter: Thanks for no web comments

If someone has something important to say, send in a letter.

By Mary Bishop●

Dropping Alaska's appeal of tribal land into federal trust could cost more than continuing it

OPINION: Dropping this Akiachak lawsuit because it’s a waste of money most assuredly means the state will be in many more lawsuits. Indeed, dropping the Akiachak case could be the biggest waste of money.

By Mary Bishop●

Issues unresolved in proposal for Alaska Native land in federal trust

OPINION: Those who understand "fee to trust" laws best are those who passionately and patiently advocate for increased tribal authority and financial benefit available through judicious use of the law. But they do not necessarily have the broader interests of all Alaskans in mind.

By Mary Bishop●