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Nathan Phillips Live at the Civic!

Please join Nathan Phillips and me—Lakota People’s Law Project Attorney Chase Iron Eyes—as we discuss the recent incident in Washington D.C. involving Nathan and two antagonistic groups at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) @ 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 10.

The Lakota People’s Law Project was among the core organizers of the Indigenous People’s March two weeks ago. So when the now-famous event involving Nathan, an Omaha-Ponca elder, occurred on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, I was there. Nathan is a friend of mine. I know him from Standing Rock, and it breaks my heart that he traveled all the way to D.C. to join the first annual Indigenous Peoples March, only to be caught in between two hostile camps as they squared off against one another in the shadow of a statue of Abraham Lincoln.

Nathan himself was actively disrespected in various ways that day. But he stood strong for peace with justice, using a drum and song.

Remarkably, in the days that followed Nathan’s unfortunate treatment, I found myself—along with my Lakota People’s Law Project team—in a position to provide wrap-around media and logistical support to Nathan. We kept track of Nathan’s schedule, provided feedback after interviews, and helped him develop talking points. We see Nathan for who he is: an Indigenous elder mistreated while trying to deliver racial harmony at the place where MLK jr gave his “I Have A Dream” speech 56 years ago.

Now, Nathan and I will be in Santa Cruz for a special event on February 10th at 7 p.m. to share our experiences with you. Our chief counsel Daniel Sheehan and other special guests will join us to provide context and analysis. We look forward to answering any questions you have about what happened on the ground—and in the retellings by the media.

Again please RSVP HERE: lakotalaw.org/our-actions/santa-cruz-stands.
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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers