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How settlers abused financial guardianship in the Osage Nation
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 17, 2023
Government policies deemed Osages unable to handle their own money, opening the door to widespread exploitation.
How government-mandated “guardianship” enabled the Osage murders
Nov 13, 2023
A terrible irony of guardianship is that the federal government’s legal duty to protect Native Americans did not extend to protecting Osage people from the conspiracy to kill tribal members for their oil rights.
The history of economic exploitation in "Killers of the Flower Moon"
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 9, 2023
How settlers stole the wealth and resources of citizens of the Osage Nation, whose reservation land in Oklahoma was rich in oil.
The curse of “black gold”
by
Ellen Rolfes
Nov 6, 2023
We’re watching “Killers of the Flower Moon” in November.
Yes, young people can fall victim to scams
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 31, 2023
Anti-scam education “is not information to just pass on to your grandmother,” says Emma Fletcher of the Federal Trade Commission.
Your scam stories
by
Ellen Rolfes
Oct 30, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #172: Readers share their cautionary tales and we provide some tips on how to protect yourself.
How to avoid scams and be a smart donor
by
Ellen Rolfes
Oct 23, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #171
For public good, not for profit.
Inside the world of immigration scams
by
David Brancaccio
and Erika Soderstrom
Oct 20, 2023
From faux English language programs to government impersonators, here's how criminals are targeting immigrants.
When telemarketers keep 90% of donations
by
Ellen Rolfes
Oct 16, 2023
Econ Extra Credit newsletter #170