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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 17h

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, California celebrates the contributions, cultural vibrance and adaptability of all Indigenous people who now call California home.

I, Gavin Newsom, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim October 13, 2025 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

California again proclaims this day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the seventh formal celebration of the strength of culture and the memory of land that endure for all Indigenous people who now call California home, from those who originate from and maintain deep relationships with these lands and waters, to those who have carried the gifts of their languages, cultures, foods, and families across oceans, borders, and generations.

On this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we resoundingly cheer the indomitable fortitude, cultural vibrance, and adaptability of Indigenous peoples from across the globe who call this place home, even as their souls resonate with lands and waters of their ancestral homelands.

NOW THEREFORE I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim October 13, 2025 as “Indigenous Peoples’ Day.”

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social · 11h

It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and we’re grateful to the first peoples of this land, the storytellers and caretakers whose wisdom guides us and deepens our respect for our planet.

California is home to more Native nations than any other state, and our spirit is stronger for it!

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 17h

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, California celebrates the contributions, cultural vibrance and adaptability of all Indigenous people who now call California home.

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And here we are - Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain!
#DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 just as in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA🇺🇸 #ProtectTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 15h

Half the line, an hour before the rally.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 17h

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 16h

Happy birthday to a wonderful son!

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bonmotc-229.bsky.social @bonmotc-229.bsky.social · 2d

Now that’s what I call a distraction from the Epstein Files.

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I salute the peaceful people of Chicago & the peaceful people of Portland! The book should have been “Art of the Distraction” for the Epsteinth time, throwing anything into the mix to distract from the long list of lies, crimes and broken promises, including Epstein Files,SAD #DefendtheConstitution🇺🇸

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Biden wasn’t president yet. These folks aren’t too bright

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

Last I checked the GOP controls all branches of our government.

Tweet from MeidasTouch: “Wow that’s crazy. Who’s running the federal government?”
Below, Acyn’s tweet quotes Rep. Mike Johnson: “If you look at polling, people’s faith in the federal government is at an all-time low. Why? Because they don’t see that it’s being done well.”
A C-SPAN screenshot shows Johnson speaking with another man standing beside him.

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The gold plane worked

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 1d

“I never dreamed of anything like this."

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 1d

It’s been 19 days since Adelita Grijalva won—and Mike Johnson still refuses to swear her in. The government’s been shut down for 12 days. They can delay, lie, and hide—but the Epstein files aren’t going anywhere. The cover-up is cracking, and they know it.

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Miya115 @miya1156.bsky.social · 1d

Today is a national holiday in Japan, so I went to the rose garden.

This afternoon..

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I salute the peaceful people of Chicago & the peaceful people of Portland! The book should have been “Art of the Distraction” for the Epsteinth time, throwing anything into the mix to distract from the long list of lies, crimes and broken promises, including Epstein Files,SAD #DefendtheConstitution🇺🇸

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Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 1d

Reinforcements have been dispatched to Portland… 🤣🐸🤣

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I salute the peaceful people of Chicago & the peaceful people of Portland! The book should have been “Art of the Distraction” for the Epsteinth time, throwing anything into the mix to distract from the long list of lies, crimes and broken promises, including Epstein Files,SAD #DefendtheConstitution🇺🇸

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Happy Thanksgiving Canada 🇨🇦

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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 1d

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1d

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders are doing a Town Hall on CNN this Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 9:00 PM (Eastern Time)

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Thank you @durbin.senate.gov🇺🇸
Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov🇺🇸

Thank you General Mattis🇺🇸
Thank you General Milley🇺🇸

Kudos peaceful in Chicago
Kudos peaceful in Portland

#DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 #ProtectTheConstitution🇺🇸
#PreserveTheConstitution🇺🇸

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