DemocracyNow.org - Democracy Now! interviews Native American activist and writer Winona LaDuke about her new book, "The Militarization of Indian Country." LaDuke covers the legacy of the seizure of Native American lands by the U.S. government, which became sites for for industrial and military use, including army bases, nuclear testing sites, coal and uranium mining, and the military-industrial complex is encroaching on Native communities. LaDuke lives and works on the White Earth Nation in northern Minnesota and is Executive Director of the group, Honor The Earth. "Indian country is to not be assaulted by the U.S. military," LaDuke says. For the video/audio podcast, transcript, and for more Democracy Now! interviews on technology and privacy issues, visit www.democracynow.org/2011/5/6/native_american_activist_author_winona_laduke FOLLOW US: Facebook: www.facebook.com/democracynow Twitter: @democracynow Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today, visit www.democracynow.org/donate/YT

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