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"Americans Before America" is a new 30-minute documentary video supporting the Waccamaw Indian People's drive for federal recognition.
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 26, 2021
- 4 min
Native American Heritage Day: Support the Waccamaw Indian People
Please support the effort for the Waccamaw Indian People of South Carolina to be officially recognized as a federal Indian Tribe.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 13, 2021
- 4 min
Fighting 'Documentary Genocide'
The Waccamaw Indian People in South Carolina are fighting "documentary genocide" as they battle for federal recognition as an Indian Tribe.
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Bob Gatty
- Mar 31, 2021
- 1 min
Fighting Against 'Documentary Genocide'
Chief Harold Hatcher of the Waccamaw Indian People, in S.C. has been fighting against "documentary genocide" of his people and their rights.
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Bob Gatty
- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
Fighting for The Invisible People
Chief Harold “Buster” Hatcher of the Waccamaw Indian People is fighting to gain recognition for his people he says are "invisible".
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 9, 2019
- 3 min
Disrespecting Native Americans
Since 1990, November has been recognizing the contributions of Native Americans to our nation. So what did President Trump do?
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 24, 2019
- 4 min
The Waccamaw's Battle for Recognition
The Waccamaw Indian People in South Carolina are fighting today for federal recognition so they can properly bury their ancestors.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 20, 2019
- 1 min
Video: Defending 'Invisible' Native Americans
New video of Chief Hatcher's remarks urging replacing Columbus Day with day honoring indigenous Americans.
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 18, 2019
- 3 min
The Waccamaw Indians: The Invisible People
Waccamaw Indian Chief Buster Hatcher asks Myrtle Beach to establish "Indigenous Peoples' Day' and urges federal recognition of his tribe.
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Bob Gatty
- May 16, 2019
- 2 min
This Week's Not Fake News with Red Shock Radio
Check out this week's news and commentary with me and Nick Mastro (center) and Red Ivar (upper left) from Red Shock Radio. This is the...
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Bob Gatty
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
Waccamaws Face 'Documentary Genocide'
Requirements imposed by the federal government for South Carolina's Waccamaw Indian People to be recognized as an official Indian tribe...
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Bob Gatty
- Apr 22, 2019
- 3 min
Award Winning Videographer to Produce Waccamaw Documentary
Award Winning videographer David Hinshaw is the force behind the upcoming documentary, "The Right to Bury Their Own," which is intended...
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Bob Gatty
- Apr 5, 2019
- 2 min
The Waccamaw's Right to Bury Their Own
A new documentary film to help in the long-standing battle by the Waccamaw Indian People for the right to give proper burial to the...
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Bob Gatty
- Mar 1, 2019
- 2 min
Reflections on a Blackwater River
The reflections on the black water of South Carolina's Waccamaw River were so vivid yesterday that it was almost impossible to discern...
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Bob Gatty
- Jan 24, 2019
- 3 min
The Red MAGA Hat
Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign slogan was Make America Great Again. He plastered the MAGA acronym on red hats that his supporters wear with...
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Bob Gatty
- Jan 20, 2019
- 2 min
Monkey See, Monkey Do
Today it was reported that officials at the Zionsville, IN Community High School are investigating an Instagram photo that appears to...
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Bob Gatty
- Jan 11, 2019
- 4 min
Native Americans Urge End to #TrumpShutdown
On the 20th day of the government shutdown, eight national Native organizations are urging the President and Congress to immediately end...
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Bob Gatty
- Jan 3, 2019
- 3 min
Shutdown Victimizes Indians, Violates Treaties
The partial shutdown of the federal government is depriving many Indian tribes of government promised funding for healthcare, food, and...
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Bob Gatty
- Nov 4, 2018
- 2 min
The Waccamaw Indian People Celebrate Their Heritage with 26th Pauwau
Under crystal clear, azure blue sky, the Waccamaw Indian People celebrated their heritage as South Carolina's original inhabitants today...
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Bob Gatty
- Oct 23, 2018
- 2 min
Governor Told SC Indians Feel 'Invisible'
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, meeting with SC Indian leaders f Monday evening, was told that state and federal government policies...
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Lean to the Left provides liberal political commentary about important developments involving Republicans and Democrats in power, and supports efforts to resist those who would subvert democracy and impede freedom of the press. We also present the Lean to the Left podcast and videos, with newsmaker interviews and progressive commentary.