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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3h

She’s been in hiding for months. I guess María Corina Machado missed the part where Trump tried to overthrow democracy. Easy mistake if your Wi-Fi’s bad. #NobelPeacePrize

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3h

Thank you so much

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3h

Deeply disappointed to see her thank Trump, a man who’s done so much to erode democracy.

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado for her fight for democratic rights in Venezuela.

This is a reminder that democracy is never guaranteed. It must be defended, sometimes at great personal risk. #NobelPeacePrize #Venezuela #Democracy

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 19h

Cheryl, this is so lovely to read. Thank you so much. Simon and I are truly honored and humbled. And a heartfelt thankyou to @johnfugelsang.bsky.social for inviting us to the table.

Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 22h

I love John Fugelsang’s podcast but THIS is the highlight of the week! This daywalker is eagerly looking forward to listening tomorrow!

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be live tonight at 10 PM ET with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his @siriusxmprog.bsky.social show (Ch. 127) for our Indigenous segment “We’re Still Here”.
Tune in & call in- join the conversation. 📻✨ #Indigenous #NativeVoices

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 22h

I love John Fugelsang’s podcast but THIS is the highlight of the week! This daywalker is eagerly looking forward to listening tomorrow!

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be live tonight at 10 PM ET with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his @siriusxmprog.bsky.social show (Ch. 127) for our Indigenous segment “We’re Still Here”.
Tune in & call in- join the conversation. 📻✨ #Indigenous #NativeVoices

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

Pray for Portland 🙏 No one should have to survive in a ‘war zone’ like this… the unicorns are ruthless and the dinosaurs show no mercy. 🦄🦖✨#Warzone , apparently.

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 2d

War is hell, Portland style

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to María Corina Machado for her fight for democratic rights in Venezuela.

This is a reminder that democracy is never guaranteed. It must be defended, sometimes at great personal risk. #NobelPeacePrize #Venezuela #Democracy

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be live tonight at 10 PM ET with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social on his @siriusxmprog.bsky.social show (Ch. 127) for our Indigenous segment “We’re Still Here”.
Tune in & call in- join the conversation. 📻✨ #Indigenous #NativeVoices

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 1d

This ! 🙌🏾

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 2d

Yes, I see your point! Thank you and I appreciate your words!

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 2d

The image of the small toddler is an image of his police officer father playing around with him. That is not what I am referencing here. I am referencing this story and many others like it: time.com/7323334/ice-...

'Military-Style' ICE Raid In Chicago Shows Escalation in Tactics

Witnesses said children were taken from their homes unclothed and separated from their parents during the raid.

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 2d

Why do good people justify cruelty when it comes from “their side”?
My latest piece looks at cognitive dissonance, complicity, and the cost of silence: from ICE violence to broken treaties.

Please read, subscribe, and share:
🧠🔥 juliefrancella.substack.com/p/cognitive-...
#CognitiveDissonance

Cognitive Dissonance Is the American Condition

Living with the Ache of Contradiction in the Age of Polarization and Healing

juliefrancella.substack.com

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · Sep 11

If anything, the survival of Indigenous peoples proves that holding on to humanity, even when surrounded by hate, is resistance.
Call out hate. Defend the vulnerable. Demand accountability. But don’t feed the fire with more violence. Let’s honor our ancestors by choosing life & shared humanity now.

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Rob Torres @zorratowers.com · 2d

This is so on point

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 2d

Why do good people justify cruelty when it comes from “their side”?
My latest piece looks at cognitive dissonance, complicity, and the cost of silence: from ICE violence to broken treaties.

Please read, subscribe, and share:
🧠🔥 juliefrancella.substack.com/p/cognitive-...
#CognitiveDissonance

Cognitive Dissonance Is the American Condition

Living with the Ache of Contradiction in the Age of Polarization and Healing

juliefrancella.substack.com

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 2d

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Another great article @juliefrancella.com I see this daily. It’s hard to inform some people without them plugging their ears(👂 la,la,la,la)saying it’s too much to handle with everything on their plate. I know most people‘s plates are full, but we can’t look away.

Cognitive Dissonance Is the American Condition

Living with the Ache of Contradiction in the Age of Polarization and Healing

open.substack.com

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 2d

Why do good people justify cruelty when it comes from “their side”?
My latest piece looks at cognitive dissonance, complicity, and the cost of silence: from ICE violence to broken treaties.

Please read, subscribe, and share:
🧠🔥 juliefrancella.substack.com/p/cognitive-...
#CognitiveDissonance

Cognitive Dissonance Is the American Condition

Living with the Ache of Contradiction in the Age of Polarization and Healing

juliefrancella.substack.com

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 7d

Catch up on our latest conversation with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social.
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social and I dive into the stories behind the headlines.
🎙️ Listen to our full "We're Still Here" segment for free here: tunein.com/podcasts/New...

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

Listen to this episode and more from The John Fugelsang Podcast on TuneIn. Simon and Julie chat with John about Pete Hegseth’s decision—as Trump’s new Secretary of War—to let U.S. soldiers keep their ...

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 6d

Thank you @wendylynking.bsky.social

wendylynking.bsky.social @wendylynking.bsky.social · 6d

I had a hand in this! A great episode!

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Willis22 @billdg.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you to you and Simon for another history lesson. This one was harder to listen to. How and n people be so cruel? I would have hoped this country would have grown into a place where all people are appreciated. Now we are regressing under a government of haters. Keep speaking the truth.

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 7d

Catch up on our latest conversation with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social.
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social and I dive into the stories behind the headlines.
🎙️ Listen to our full "We're Still Here" segment for free here: tunein.com/podcasts/New...

We're Still Here with Simon and Julie

Listen to this episode and more from The John Fugelsang Podcast on TuneIn. Simon and Julie chat with John about Pete Hegseth’s decision—as Trump’s new Secretary of War—to let U.S. soldiers keep their ...

tunein.com

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · 7d

Last night on TME, @juliefrancella.com spoke with @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about why Native communities are speaking out against Hegseth’s decision on the Wounded Knee medals.

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 8d

Live tonight at 10PM ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ’s SiriusXM show (Ch. 127):
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be talking Pete Hegseth’s cowardice, the brilliance of Jane Goodall, & why dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is climate action.
Call in & join us. 866.997.GRIT📞
#WereStillHere

IAIA President Dr. Robert Martin (Cherokee) and Dr. Jane Goodall

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 8d

Live tonight at 10PM ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ’s SiriusXM show (Ch. 127):
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & I will be talking Pete Hegseth’s cowardice, the brilliance of Jane Goodall, & why dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery is climate action.
Call in & join us. 866.997.GRIT📞
#WereStillHere

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 10d

Did anyone wake up the guy from Green Day?

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 10d

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❤️❤️❤️ @juliefrancella.com

Orange Shirt Day:

Every Child Matters

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