The Discards

"The Discards" by Lucullus Virgil McWhorter is a powerful collection of early 20th-century observations focusing on the socio-political hardships endured by Native Americans, particularly the Yakima tribe, bringing to light issues like land theft and misappropriated water rights; the author, an adopted member of the tribe, presents a series of articles that reveal governmental mismanagement and exploitation, using specific cases to underscore the sentiments of betrayal and despair felt by tribal members, while showcasing the broader consequences surrounding Native American rights and governance.