VOICED : At Pine Ridge tribe

The Oglala Sioux tribe is fighting a severe alcoholism crisis on the Pine Ridge Reservation by suing major beer companies and liquor sellers in Whiteclay, Nebraska. The lawsuit seeks $500 million in damages, aiming to curb alcohol supply and use the funds for treatment and economic development. Alcoholism affects 85% of families, with high rates of fetal alcohol syndrome and alcohol-related incarcerations. The tribe hopes legal victory will break the cycle of poverty and addiction.

What is the primary goal of the Oglala Sioux tribe's lawsuit against beer companies and liquor sellers?

• To promote tourism in Pine Ridge

• To seek financial compensation for alcohol-related damages

• To build new liquor stores in Whiteclay

• To legalize alcohol consumption on the reservation

What percentage of families on the Pine Ridge Reservation are affected by alcoholism?

• 95%

• 85%

• 70%

• 50%

What is one of the major health issues faced by children born on Pine Ridge due to alcohol consumption?

• Obesity

• Asthma

• Fetal alcohol syndrome

• Diabetes

What is a potential consequence of shutting down liquor stores in Whiteclay, according to some arguments?

• Increased tourism in Whiteclay

• People will find alternative ways to obtain alcohol

• A decrease in alcohol prices

• An increase in local employment

If the lawsuit is successful, what does the tribe plan to do with the funds?

• Build a new casino

• Invest in renewable energy

• Create a treatment center and stimulate economic development

• Expand the reservation's territory