Arlyssa D. Becenti
@abecenti.bsky.social
Diné journalist covering Indigenous affairs, part-time breaking news editor at the Arizona Republic, auntie, runner, coffee drinker, and cat lover without a cat.
Tips: [email protected]
Tips: [email protected]
I had visited Alcatraz in November many years ago. It’s a place I’ve been interested in because the family lore is that my great grandpa was sent there after burning a trading post down. How true that is? I’m not sure. I tried finding his name in the book they had of prisoners but couldn’t find it.
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
I had visited Alcatraz in November many years ago. It’s a place I’ve been interested in because the family lore is that my great grandpa was sent there after burning a trading post down. How true that is? I’m not sure. I tried finding his name in the book they had of prisoners but couldn’t find it.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
America is an INCREDIBLY violent country. Both internally and externally.
I am not sure what is meant by statements like this.
It just isn’t true. Maybe it’s aspirational. Maybe they mean violence SHOULD have no place.
But as it is, it clearly does. Front and center, and constantly.
I am not sure what is meant by statements like this.
It just isn’t true. Maybe it’s aspirational. Maybe they mean violence SHOULD have no place.
But as it is, it clearly does. Front and center, and constantly.
Violence has no place in America.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 AM
America is an INCREDIBLY violent country. Both internally and externally.
I am not sure what is meant by statements like this.
It just isn’t true. Maybe it’s aspirational. Maybe they mean violence SHOULD have no place.
But as it is, it clearly does. Front and center, and constantly.
I am not sure what is meant by statements like this.
It just isn’t true. Maybe it’s aspirational. Maybe they mean violence SHOULD have no place.
But as it is, it clearly does. Front and center, and constantly.
‘By the #s: New Mexico mentions in recent Epstein email release’
By the #s: New Mexico mentions in recent Epstein email release • Source New Mexico
The emails show Epstein invited prominent figures including author Deepak Chopra, linguist Noam Chomsky, billionaire Tom Pritzker, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and filmmaker Bill Sieger
sourcenm.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:18 AM
‘By the #s: New Mexico mentions in recent Epstein email release’
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Place National Guard in harm’s way for no good reason. Two members are tragically and unnecessarily shot. The reckless regime’s response: We’re sending 500 more National Guard troops! What a disgrace.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
This marks the third criminal case to collapse since his re-election last year.
Georgia prosecutor confirms final criminal case against Trump is ‘over’
State prosecutor dismisses charges against US president and others in election interference case
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This marks the third criminal case to collapse since his re-election last year.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Police keep intervening to protect ICE against the community members they swore to protect and serve.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
Fitchburg police said they were neutral during an ICE arrest. Onlookers and federal agents saw it differently
An ICE arrest of a mother in Fitchburg highlights the delicate balance local police say they’ve had to strike when responding to immigration enforcement actions. Often times, that leaves officers open...
www.wbur.org
November 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Police keep intervening to protect ICE against the community members they swore to protect and serve.
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
www.wbur.org/news/2025/11...
From me: ‘Judge temporarily blocks tribal council move to oust Navajo president’
Judge temporarily blocks tribal council move to oust Navajo president
The Navajo Nation Council had introduced a measure seeking the removal of President Buu Nygren, but a judge has temporarily halted the effort.
www.azcentral.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 PM
From me: ‘Judge temporarily blocks tribal council move to oust Navajo president’
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Sure looks like Karoline Leavitt had her nephew's mother deported right before Thanksgiving as a favor to her brother.
November 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Sure looks like Karoline Leavitt had her nephew's mother deported right before Thanksgiving as a favor to her brother.
Of course
Fired Denver officers who joked about shooting migrants rehired by other police agencies
Two of the three Denver Police officers who were terminated for making jokes in a group chat are wearing the badge again in smaller towns in Colorado.
www.9news.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Of course
‘After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
by @debkrol.bsky.social
by @debkrol.bsky.social
After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
It's a story of friendship betrayed by greed and intolerance, of a nation's lands, economy and religion whittled away in the name of manifest destiny.
www.azcentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
‘After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
by @debkrol.bsky.social
by @debkrol.bsky.social
I showed my niece my Blusky profile pic and she said “why’s your hair bushy?” 😂😂😂😂 She use to say “pretty auntie” when she would see a pic of me. I never knew 3 yr olds could be so judgmental 😂😂
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I showed my niece my Blusky profile pic and she said “why’s your hair bushy?” 😂😂😂😂 She use to say “pretty auntie” when she would see a pic of me. I never knew 3 yr olds could be so judgmental 😂😂
Got both my flu and COVID shots simultaneously a few hours ago. Here is an update: the arm where I got the COVID shot is sore. The flu arm feels fine. I also feel fine.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Got both my flu and COVID shots simultaneously a few hours ago. Here is an update: the arm where I got the COVID shot is sore. The flu arm feels fine. I also feel fine.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in #COP30 climate talks.
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in COP30 climate talks
Many Indigenous people who attended the United Nations climate talks felt strengthened by the solidarity with tribes from other countries and some appreciated small wins in the final outcome. But for ...
www.pbs.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in #COP30 climate talks.
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
Years ago, someone asked my favorite Xmas movies. It’s the Beatles A Hard Day’s Night and Help, not Christmas films, but my mom got me these around Christmas time when I was 12, so they feel like Xmas movies to me.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Years ago, someone asked my favorite Xmas movies. It’s the Beatles A Hard Day’s Night and Help, not Christmas films, but my mom got me these around Christmas time when I was 12, so they feel like Xmas movies to me.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
This is my fourth Navajo Nation administration I’ve covered and this is by far the messiest. It’s embarrassing.
Of course, my coverage now isn’t as it use to be because our readers really don’t care as much as when I covered solely for Navajo readers. But, damn. Smh.
Of course, my coverage now isn’t as it use to be because our readers really don’t care as much as when I covered solely for Navajo readers. But, damn. Smh.
November 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This is my fourth Navajo Nation administration I’ve covered and this is by far the messiest. It’s embarrassing.
Of course, my coverage now isn’t as it use to be because our readers really don’t care as much as when I covered solely for Navajo readers. But, damn. Smh.
Of course, my coverage now isn’t as it use to be because our readers really don’t care as much as when I covered solely for Navajo readers. But, damn. Smh.
From me: Navajo Council speaker sponsors legislation to remove tribal president.
Navajo Council speaker sponsors legislation to remove tribal president
President Buu Nygren says the effort to remove him from office is part of an effort by the Navajo Nation Council speaker to elevate herself.
www.azcentral.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
From me: Navajo Council speaker sponsors legislation to remove tribal president.
‘Colorado River wins personhood status from Arizona tribal council’ by @debkrol.bsky.social
Colorado River wins personhood status from Arizona tribal council
Personhood status creates a powerful new mechanism for protecting the eponymous river that makes life possible in their arid homelands.
www.azcentral.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 AM
‘Colorado River wins personhood status from Arizona tribal council’ by @debkrol.bsky.social