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.
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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
A blurry me with a blurry Maggie. We make a cute pair. She was probably wondering who was underneath the mask. 😷 I didn’t want to give her dad a cold, so I had to mask up.
November 23, 2025 at 3:03 AM
A blurry me with a blurry Maggie. We make a cute pair. She was probably wondering who was underneath the mask. 😷 I didn’t want to give her dad a cold, so I had to mask up.
Bee cool 🐝 🐝
(Durango)
(Durango)
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Bee cool 🐝 🐝
(Durango)
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I just wrapped up two projects with students working on automated license plate reader tech in the context of abortion and this is still more dystopian and horrific than anything we uncovered.
The US is now a surveillance state with border patrol as the Gestapo.
apnews.com/article/immi...
The US is now a surveillance state with border patrol as the Gestapo.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I just wrapped up two projects with students working on automated license plate reader tech in the context of abortion and this is still more dystopian and horrific than anything we uncovered.
The US is now a surveillance state with border patrol as the Gestapo.
apnews.com/article/immi...
The US is now a surveillance state with border patrol as the Gestapo.
apnews.com/article/immi...
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Target said it doesn’t think holiday sales will be enough to turn around a tough year.
Target Predicting Week Holiday Sales As Consumer Angst Weighs On Season
Target said it doesn’t think holiday sales will be enough to turn around a tough year.
www.forbes.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Target said it doesn’t think holiday sales will be enough to turn around a tough year.
We all have a Jake Ryan. I’ve had my Jake Ryan since high school. I’m around his area for the next few days, and I told him I had a cold. What does he do? He makes me chicken noodle soup 😷☺️
He drops it off and I end up dropping my phone in the mud in front of him ugh. A very Samantha thing to do.
He drops it off and I end up dropping my phone in the mud in front of him ugh. A very Samantha thing to do.
November 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
We all have a Jake Ryan. I’ve had my Jake Ryan since high school. I’m around his area for the next few days, and I told him I had a cold. What does he do? He makes me chicken noodle soup 😷☺️
He drops it off and I end up dropping my phone in the mud in front of him ugh. A very Samantha thing to do.
He drops it off and I end up dropping my phone in the mud in front of him ugh. A very Samantha thing to do.
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those controlling our government and its narrative DESPERATELY want Native voices and culture silenced
they do not want us to have writers, actors, singers, artists, performers of ANY kind
when you lift us, you terrify them
defying isn’t just screaming into the void. it can look like support
they do not want us to have writers, actors, singers, artists, performers of ANY kind
when you lift us, you terrify them
defying isn’t just screaming into the void. it can look like support
November 20, 2025 at 2:51 PM
those controlling our government and its narrative DESPERATELY want Native voices and culture silenced
they do not want us to have writers, actors, singers, artists, performers of ANY kind
when you lift us, you terrify them
defying isn’t just screaming into the void. it can look like support
they do not want us to have writers, actors, singers, artists, performers of ANY kind
when you lift us, you terrify them
defying isn’t just screaming into the void. it can look like support
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“Quiet, piggy.”
What an asshole…
What an asshole…
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“Quiet, piggy.”
What an asshole…
What an asshole…
How is nurse practitioner no longer professional? I have always gone to the medical center in my community and my primary care person has always been a nurse practitioner!! I’ve rarely gotten a doctor because that is scarce in tribal communities, but my NP has always done amazing work.
Nursing leaders voice concern over proposed changes to student federal student loan provisions
Leaders of nursing organizations believe the changes will make it harder for nurses to afford graduate school, leading to fewer nurses pursuing the profession.
www.newscentermaine.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
How is nurse practitioner no longer professional? I have always gone to the medical center in my community and my primary care person has always been a nurse practitioner!! I’ve rarely gotten a doctor because that is scarce in tribal communities, but my NP has always done amazing work.
‘while it is unclear if this a move the administration could get past Congress.’ Thats funny.. I don’t think Trump cares if Congress will let him do this or not.
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
Sale of student loan portfolio could be next target of Trump Education Department
The Trump administration is reportedly talking about selling off the federal student loan portfolio in a move decried by Democrats and faced with skepticism by others. The portfolio, worth $1.77 t…
thehill.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
‘while it is unclear if this a move the administration could get past Congress.’ Thats funny.. I don’t think Trump cares if Congress will let him do this or not.
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
thehill.com/homenews/edu...
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Becenti headed over to the vets to get their shots.
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Becenti headed over to the vets to get their shots.
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Trump dismisses a question on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as an attempt to "embarrass" the Saudi leader, adding "things happen." Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3LKx3su
November 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Trump dismisses a question on the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as an attempt to "embarrass" the Saudi leader, adding "things happen." Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/3LKx3su
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I can’t believe how stupid everything is
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I can’t believe how stupid everything is
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We found that a company with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly got money from DHS contracts.
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Secretly Got Money From $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has personal and business ties to Noem and her aides. DHS invoked the “emergency” at the border to skirt competitive bidding rule...
www.propublica.org
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
We found that a company with deep ties to Kristi Noem secretly got money from DHS contracts.
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
“It’s corrupt, is the word,” a contract law expert said. “Hiding your friends as subcontractors is like playing hide the salami with the taxpayer.”
From me: ‘Remains of White Mountain Apache teen identified after weeklong disappearance’
Remains of White Mountain Apache teen identified after weeklong disappearance
'Tia' Colelay was reported missing Oct. 27, but no Turquoise Alert was issued before her remains were found Nov. 3.
www.yahoo.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
From me: ‘Remains of White Mountain Apache teen identified after weeklong disappearance’
