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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 15h

Yea. CBS is gone down hill now. :(

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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 19h

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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Kathy @katvan62desertrose.bsky.social · 20h

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ashley scarebanks 💀🕯️ @ziibiing.com · 17h

the photo they use is of Lakota spiritual leader Arvol Looking Horse, who has done really amazing work for his people and folks all around the world

we made this video with him

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18h

"I came up here thinking of how do I even put into words how much Zohran has changed not only the course of my life, but the lives of thousands of other taxi drivers."

Augustine Tang and members of the New York Taxi Workers Alliance share their story of struggle for relief from predatory debt.

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 18h

These clowns. www.teenvogue.com/story/trump-...

Trump and Republicans Want to "Un-Cancel" Columbus Day, Erasing Indigenous Peoples Day

In 2023, then-President Biden enshrined Indigenous Peoples Day. Now Trump is blaming left-wing "radicals” and “arsonists” for "canceling" Columbus.

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 18h

SMH.

Teen Vogue @teenvogue.com · 21h

In 2023, then-President Biden enshrined Indigenous Peoples Day. Now Trump is blaming left-wing "radicals” and “arsonists” for "canceling" Columbus.

Trump and Republicans Want to "Un-Cancel" Columbus Day, Erasing Indigenous Peoples Day

In 2023, then-President Biden enshrined Indigenous Peoples Day. Now Trump is blaming left-wing "radicals” and “arsonists” for "canceling" Columbus.

www.teenvogue.com

Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 18h

Joyful Trouble @mini-marshmallows.bsky.social · 20h

Indigenous Peoples Day throwback of Kamala Harris meeting and inspiring young Indigenous leaders in Arizona last year. 💙

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 20h

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!

Comment & share if you agree!

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 19h

Among the most hideous & ubiquitous historical fables taught in this country are about the “discovery” of America and the “settling” of North America by pioneers. But there’s even more.

This Indigenous People’s Day,decide to learn.Ned Blackhawk & @rebeccanagle.bsky.social’s works are extraordinary.

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(numunu, quahadis band) - Sky Kwihnai Pihi (name) @anarcho.bsky.social · 19h

open.substack.com/pub/petergel...

Weaving Paths from Colonial Apocalypse to Ecological Revolution

from Brazil to the world, this is how we'll survive the ecological crisis

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Kelly Lynne D’Angelo ✨ @kellylynnedang.bsky.social · 19h

Render a world in which billionaires become obsolete this Indigenous Peoples Day 🪶

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

Pay #WNBA players what they are worth. Enough said.

David Berri @wagesofwins.bsky.social · 4d

It is fascinating how many men
a. know nothing about the WNBA
b. are not interested in the WNBA
c. have immensely strong opinions about the economics of the WNBA

We need to create special WNBA Dunning-Kruger stickers for these men:

"Congratulations! You are a WNBA Dunning-Kruger Effect!"🤣

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David Berri @wagesofwins.bsky.social · 1d

The latest salary offer from the WNBA is quite a bit lower than what we said they should be paying in the New York Times.

This might makes sense if the owners of the WNBA are supposed to cover all salaries.

And the NBA doesn't pay the players anything!

wagesofwins.substack.com/p/maybe-the-...

Maybe the NBA Wants to Pay the WNBA Players Nothing!

Okay, that’s a bold headline.

wagesofwins.substack.com

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

I agree with what's on this list. Not so much about the ranking.

WRI Climate @wriclimate.bsky.social · 1d

🚲🥗🚗 Small choices matter, but big change happens when systems support them.

WRI Climate ranked 19 climate-friendly behaviors to show which ones cut the most emissions and why policies & businesses must make them accessible.

See the list 👉 bit.ly/4q0pWvC

Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

Why is purchasing a EV ahead of cycling/taking a bus?

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The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · 1d

Name changes were real wins for Indigenous communities. But as Trump rolls these back, @josephvlee.bsky.social argues that we have lost sight of why those name changes were important in the first place. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Renaming Columbus Day Was Never the End Goal

Don’t let fights over names distract you from the real fights over Indigenous land, sovereignty, and rights.

www.thenation.com

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

All cold acts trying to stay relevant.

onion person @junlper.beer · 1d

dying at rightwingers falling for what looks like an ai generated turning points USA half time show with special guest “measles”

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 1d

progressive.org/latest/the-t...

The Truth about Christopher Columbus

From proud displays of Indians as savage sports mascots, to exploiting Indian land for oil and other natural resources, you cannot convince me that the spirit of Christopher Columbus is no longer with...

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing those in the US a good National #IndigenousPeoplesDay today. Glad this day is trending down there. Take care and be safe.

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Hoosier Homer is reading In The Ruins of Empire by Spector @hoosierhomer.bsky.social · 1d

Since today is both the start of the Association of the US Army's annual meeting and Indigenous Peoples day, I think its worth remembering the US Army was not forged on the battlefields of the Revolutionary War but in conquering the Native Americans of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Kentucky.

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

Kenzie ✨ @notknz.is.tall.fyi · 1d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day ✨

Info graphic by: @ODDDAUGHTERCO
Heading: ways to honor indigenous people today & every day.
-learn about whose land you live on
-read books by indigenous authors
-research issues that directly affect the native population and vote accordingly
-support native artists and businesses
-educate yourself and honor the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women

Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

This guy is a real inspiration right now. #Winnipeg could use this next year. But I got a feeling we are going to get an election where you may have to plug your nose. www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Sierra Club Endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City Mayor

New York, NY – Today, the Sierra Club, the nation’s oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization, announced its endorsement of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York City, citing his strong ...

www.sierraclub.org

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Adam Johnston: Elmwood Fietser @adamjwpg.bsky.social · 1d

Jason Karsh @jkarsh.bsky.social · 1d

He is, and I cannot stress this enough, a moron.

Michael Edison Hayden @michaelehayden.bsky.social · 1d

“They are highly organized … [they] have purchased their own animal costumes”

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vy @vjy1.bsky.social · Sep 2

Bernie Sanders has always had it wrong: White Working Class Americans abandoned prosperity and the Democrats because the Democrats have principles and support civil rights.

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