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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 2h

Good news!

“Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.”

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New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 11h

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

Map: Governors Public Health Alliance
* Guam is also a member of the alliance
Updated October 15, 2025
Map: @luckytran • Created with Datawrapper

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine pitching to her at Vanity Fair…

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 2d

The NY state apple harvest season is in full gear. Workers are out in the apple orchards on a daily basis climbing up and down ladders to fill these huge 900 lb bins so we can enjoy this sweet fruit. #WeFeedYou

A bin partly filled with apples and two more bins empty and one more at the end partially filled

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 1d

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

Corporate polycule

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 3d

"Maria" is rolling up raisins under the hot Madera sun. To earn $70, she has to roll 1,000 sheets! Each row has around 250 sheet. It's hard grueling work walking on the burning sand for hours rolling one sheet after another. #WeFeedYou

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 2d

Native Americans gathered for prayer and singing on Alcatraz on Monday, in a tradition known as the Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering. Current events and the weight of history were top of...

‘Honor truth in history’: Native Americans gather on Alcatraz with clear message

Native Americans gathered for prayer and singing on Alcatraz on Monday, in a tradition known as the Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering. Current events and the weight of history were top of...

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

Last call! Our show airs on Tuesday, with a live discussion afterwards!

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In the face of adversity in the U.S., we’re still creating politically powerful theatre. Our 6 short shows about reproduction, justice, and ecology will be broadcast on October 14, 7 pm by Transformation Theatre. Tix on sale now for “ReproEco”! Watch from home! www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

Transformation Theatre, Inc. Presents: ReproEco; a virtual reading - Events

Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. October 14th 2025, 7:00 pm

www.onthestage.tickets

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Lucas Brown Eyes @lucasbrowneyes.bsky.social · 2d

I come from one of the few survivors of the Wounded Knee Massacre. I come from survivors of the Native Boarding School system. Survivors of genocide, war, relocation, poverty, murder, suicide, erasure, and more.

For all my family, this Indigenous People's Day is for them.

A family photo feature Louis Charging, a survivor of the Wounded Knee Massacre

A Native boarding school classroom, Donna Rose Richardson is highlighted.

Dawn and Lenart Brown Eyes at a pow wow in regalia.

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 2d

Minneapolis’ first all-Indigenous firefighter crew hopes to inspire kids and adults in the community.

“That made a huge difference in the community for them to see a Native man with long hair that looks like me on a fire rig going to 911 calls,” Johnny Crow said.

Minneapolis firefighters form first all-Native American crew

Besides responding to blazes on Engine 10, they hope to inspire Indigenous kids and adults in the community.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown. trib.al/tw3Hd3X

Airports Are Pushing Back Against Kristi Noem’s Shutdown Propaganda

Across the country, airports are refusing to air a video from the Homeland Security chief blaming Democrats for the shutdown.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 2d

Just west of Fort Qu’Appelle in Saskatchewan, the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation is working across the US border to revive centuries-old trade routes as part of a new Indigenous-governed trade corridor.

From our friends at @nationalobserver.com:

Indigenous nations plan a tariff-free trade corridor across the US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 2d

Spasms?

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 3d

“… we weren’t shocked when #IndigenousPeoplesDay was erased at the federal level. But we’re also not deterred. We’ve always had to fight to be seen. And we’ve never needed permission to celebrate ourselves.” nativenewsonline.net/opinion/we-r...

We're Still Here: Why It's Still a Good Day to Be Indigenous

Opinion. It’s a good day to be Indigenous.

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 3d

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Events: Find one near you. nativenewsonline.net/sovereignty/...

Indigenous Peoples' Day Events

Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on October 13, 2025, is a time to recognize the history, culture, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the United States.

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 3d

Monday, Oct. 13 is Indigenous People’s Day. I started celebrating early by seeing HAUNTED by Tara Moses at Native Voices! If in LA, don’t miss it! #LANDBACK

The cover of the program for “Haunted” by Tara Moses, produced by Native Voices and Greenway Court Theater (at Gteenway Court). Directed by DeLanna Studi and Jennifer Bobiwash. . Dates: Oct. 10 - 28. In a dark blue light, there’s a “FOR SALE” sign, and in the center, a mostly dark white house, with a light on in an upper right window, and on the front door.

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 4d

He blinked and blinked.

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 4d

Voted Yes last week!

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Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 4d

He looks scared.

Laura Shamas @laurashamas.bsky.social · 4d

Six of us wrote about this in a new show called “ReproEco.” You can see it online on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 pm Eastern time. We have a great cast and directors! Post-show discussion! www.onthestage.tickets/show/transfo...

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 4d

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 4d

The thing about the Roberts Court is they're not evil geniuses, because they're not geniuses.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 5d

“More than three dozen federal judges have told The New York Times that the Supreme Court’s flurry of brief, opaque emergency orders in cases related to the Trump administration have left them confused about how to proceed in those matters and are hurting the judiciary’s image with the public.”

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 4d

I'm sitting here thinking about having a 15 daughter being chased down and abducted by masked men while the local police watch and let them carry her away to god-knows where w/zero accountability

we have to understand that girls are in severe danger of sexual violence from anonymous ICE goons

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Turner Classic Movies @tcmtv.bsky.social · 4d

We say goodbye to iconic actress Diane Keaton.

A true original of the silver screen, the Oscar-winning screen legend stole our hearts with her quirky charm and took our breath away with her bold choices as a searing dramatic actress.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends.

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