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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

October 13, 2025

Last Tuesday, President Donald J.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 1d

The problem is authoritarianism, no matter what economic model you pair it with…

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Sharing again…I hope you take a few minutes to read this and understand more about this day which many of us now call Indigenous People’s Day.
And for another perspective Heather Cox Richardson’s post more on the history of Columbus Day.

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3d

If you missed our segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free. We talk about Columbus Day (basically the Confederate flag of holidays),the Ambler mining road in Alaska, ICE raids, & more.

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We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-10-11 · 42m

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Heather nails it as usual

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

October 12, 2025

On October 9, President Donald J.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 2d

Ooooh hoohoohoo this is good! John Fugelsang’s new book - which is a New York Times bestseller - explains why there are Christians and there are Christ followers. What exactly happened along the way to a religion that espouses the opposite of what the religion’s savior actually preached.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 3d

That’s a nice trick, since Biden wasn’t the president on Jan 6.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Duh

David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 3d

Dumbest gaslighting ever. Who was president on January 6?

Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 3d

Please listen to pay respect on Indigenous People’s Day. I learn so much from Julie and Simon.

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3d

If you missed our segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free. We talk about Columbus Day (basically the Confederate flag of holidays),the Ambler mining road in Alaska, ICE raids, & more.

📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-10-11 · 42m

podcasts.apple.com

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 4d

I love John Fugelsang’s podcast but THIS is the highlight of the week! This daywalker is eagerly looking forward to listening tomorrow!

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 5d

@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be live tonight at 10 PM ET with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his @siriusxmprog.bsky.social show (Ch. 127) for our Indigenous segment “We’re Still Here”.
Tune in & call in- join the conversation. 📻✨ #Indigenous #NativeVoices

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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: A librarian fired by in Campbell County, Wyoming, for refusing to remove LGBTQ books from shelves just got the last laugh – a $700,000 settlement for violating her first amendment rights. 👏 May this be a warning across the nation.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 22d

So beautifully stated. Like a salve on my heart and soul.

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 22d

What if hate isn’t what you think it is?

Read my latest on The Fire I Keep:
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#IndigenousVoices #TheFireIKeep #Substack

Julie Francella (@juliefrancella)

What if hate isn’t what you think it is? Read my latest on The Fire I Keep: https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancella/p/what-if-hate-isnt-what-you-think

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 28d

This is the best tribute I’ve read

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 28d

We’ve lost a legend. Robert Redford walked on today: actor, activist, and true ally to Indigenous people, the planet & justice. 💔

If you missed his final on-screen appearance in Dark Winds from March 2025, watch it here in my Substack tribute:
#RobertRedford
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Robert Redford

The Trailblazer Who Made Room for Others

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · Sep 12

where does the left go to get its apology

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Sep 12

NEW: The messages on the bullets are from a video game called Helldivers2. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-the-me...

NEW: The Messages on the Bullets are From a Video Game

The phrases engraved on the bullets found by law enforcement during the investigation into the shooting of Charlie Kirk come from a video game called Helldivers2

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · Sep 11

If anything, the survival of Indigenous peoples proves that holding on to humanity, even when surrounded by hate, is resistance.
Call out hate. Defend the vulnerable. Demand accountability. But don’t feed the fire with more violence. Let’s honor our ancestors by choosing life & shared humanity now.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 11

But it’s not in the sun!

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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our rights end where harm to others begins.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m not “political.”
I’m civic-minded.
Is it protest, or civic engagement?
(I prefer the latter.)

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · Sep 3

Trees release compounds called phytoncides which can enhance mood & improve sleep. Phytoncides may even help prevent cancer. And native trees are brilliant for all sorts of wildlife - so let’s plant more trees, and cherish those we have already!
More:
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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just because

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Woody Guthrie~ All You Fascists Bound To Lose

YouTube video by UnAmericanBandstand

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 1

Better take a food safety course because pretty soon we’ll be completely on our own.

Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 1

Most people are not familiar with what CDC actually does, but a lot of money goes out the door to support state public health labs where the bulk of infectious disease work is done. State public health labs where the rubber meets the road…this is devastating.

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CDC cuts back foodborne illness surveillance program

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 31

This makes me both sad and angry. Imagine being hauled off with no warning and all you were doing was sitting on a park bench — looking Brown.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 31

DHS and DC Police detaining a peaceful, unarmed man sitting on a bench at DC's Malcolm X Park.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 31

DHS and DC Police detaining a peaceful, unarmed man sitting on a bench at DC's Malcolm X Park.

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