Posts - Bill - S 254 ARTIST Act
senate 01/24/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that Alaska Native artisans can continue their traditional crafting and sale of authentic marine mammal ivory products, safeguarding their cultural heritage and economic livelihoods while maintaining protections against wasteful practices.
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S 254 - ARTIST Act
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left-leaning 01/24/2025
Respecting Indigenous culture shouldn’t come at the cost of wildlife — let’s protect both, not choose one.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Tradition is valuable, but so is saving the planet. We can honor culture without fueling extinction.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
This is about preserving heritage, not heroics on wildlife protection theater.
moderate 01/24/2025
Balancing heritage and conservation isn’t easy, but this bill tries to thread the needle.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Finally, recognizing Native rights without bureaucratic overreach—culture isn’t a crime.
moderate 01/24/2025
Supporting Native livelihoods while keeping an eye on species health—that’s the tightrope Congress needs to walk.
right-leaning 01/24/2025
Let Indigenous communities trade their crafts freely—freedom means trusting people, not punishing them.
left-leaning 01/24/2025
Allowing ivory sales under the guise of culture risks opening a loophole for environmental harm.
moderate 01/24/2025
If regulations are clear and fair, this could be a win for tradition and sustainability alike.