Leonard Peltier Freedom of Speech Lawsuit Allowed to Proceed

by Katie HerzogIn 2015, the Washington state Department of Labor & Industries showcased four paintings by imprisoned Native American artist Leonard Peltier in the agency's lobby. The paintings weren't, by themselves, controversial: The show included a portrait of a Native chief, a buffalo, and young man riding a calf. But the artist, Leonard Peltier, was controverisal, and after recieving complaints, the Department of Labor & Industries opted to end the show two weeks early. Peltier sued