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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 1d

Honoring US Indigenous Peoples' Day

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

A graphic with the title "Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14, 2024" and the body text "On Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States, we're exploring the concept of relationality in Indigenous thinking and its relevance to how we view relationships and family structures."

A graphic with the text "Many Indigenous cultures embrace what scholar and indigenous epistemologist Dr. Doreen Martinez calls a "we consciousness" that extends far beyond human-to-human interactions.¹ This worldview includes relationships with the non-physical world, nature, and all our relatives—both human and other-than-human. This relational paradigm offers a more holistic understanding of who and what matters in our interconnected world, in contrast to the (white) human-centric, property-focused worldview imposed through colonization." There is a footnote with the citation "¹Gould, R. K., Martinez, D. E., & Hoelting, K. R. (2023). Exploring Indigenous relationality to inform the relational turn in sustainability science. Ecosystems and People, 19(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/26395916.2023.2229452"

Graphic with the text "Indigenous thinking reminds us that centering solely on human needs and experiences can be harmful. Instead, it emphasizes the well-being of the collective - including plants, animals, spirits, and the land itself. This perspective challenges us to reconsider our approach to relationships, family structures, and our place in the world. It invites us to see ourselves as part of a rich web of meaningful, relationship-dependent connections."

Graphic with the text "As we reflect on Indigenous worldviews, let's consider how embracing a more relational, collective-focused paradigm might transform our understanding of love, family, and our responsibilities to all our relations. Let’s also support Indigenous-led organizations fighting for land rights, sovereignty, and cultural preservation. Research and contribute to grassroots movements in your area."

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 6d

Just over ONE WEEK REMAINING to complete OPEN's annual Non-monogamy Community Survey – ends Fri. Oct. 17!

Help advocates and researchers understand the identities, experiences, and needs of non-monogamous people worldwide.

Take the survey: open-love.org/survey

Graphic reading "Take OPEN's 2025 Annual Global Non-Monogamy Community Survey!" There is a progress bar showing 71% completion towards a goal of 6,000 responses, and the link www.open-love.org/survey.

Text: "Help promote understanding and power advocacy for non-monogamous families and relationships worldwide! Seeking volunteer participants: • 18+ years old, identify with non-monogamy, and can complete an online survey in English. 20-30 minute anonymous survey. This research has been approved by Chapman University's Institutional Review Board #26-13."

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 11d

Who's gonna introduce us to Ne-Yo already?

a man wearing a hat and a green jacket is sitting at a table with his hands folded .

ALT: a man wearing a hat and a green jacket is sitting at a table with his hands folded .

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 12d

Did you know you can also donate to OPEN from your Venmo balance? Venmo us at @opennonprofit:

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 12d

We just updated our donation page, you should totally go check it out and make sure it works for you <3

www.open-love.org/donate

Support the movement for non-monogamy rights and acceptance — OPEN (Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy)

OPEN is a 501c3 nonprofit working to advance cultural acceptance and legal rights for non-monogamous families and relationships of all varieties. Help fund our advocacy for non-discrimination protecti...

www.open-love.org

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 12d

A new analysis by a adult toy retailer determined Australia to be the most non-monogamy-friendly country:

beat.com.au/its-official...

It's official: Melbourne is in the world's most polyamory-friendly country

Melbourne might be onto something when it comes to relationships, with Australia topping new global research on openness to non-monogamy.

beat.com.au

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 12d

🟢 STARTED the survey but didn't FINISH it? Return now – your progress is saved so you can pick up where you left off!

There are 3,000 survey responses still in progress – enough to take us to the finish line 🏁

✨ Take the survey: www.open-love.org/survey

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 14d

Petition to Let The Bachelor/ette Pick as Many Damn Partners as They Want

OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 14d

Fans are apparently upset that the next "Bachelorette" has a history of soft swinging.

Which is weird, given that the entire premise of "The Bachelor/ette" is basically temporary consensual non-monogamy (with cameras).

www.outkick.com/culture/some...

For Some Reason Fans Of 'The Bachelorette' Are Upset That A Recovering Soft Swinger Was Chosen For New Season

I've somehow managed to avoid watching a single episode of The Bachelorette over its run of 21 seasons. That impressive streak, credit to me, could be coming to an end with Season 22.

www.outkick.com

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 14d

Fans are apparently upset that the next "Bachelorette" has a history of soft swinging.

Which is weird, given that the entire premise of "The Bachelor/ette" is basically temporary consensual non-monogamy (with cameras).

www.outkick.com/culture/some...

For Some Reason Fans Of 'The Bachelorette' Are Upset That A Recovering Soft Swinger Was Chosen For New Season

I've somehow managed to avoid watching a single episode of The Bachelorette over its run of 21 seasons. That impressive streak, credit to me, could be coming to an end with Season 22.

www.outkick.com

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 14d

We're HALFWAY to our goal of 6,000 responses before the survey ENDS on Oct. 17!

✨ Take the survey: open-love.org/survey

👇Eligibility details in the thread below!

Graphic reading "Take OPEN's 2025 Annual Global Non-monogamy Community Survey!" There is a progress bar showing 50% completion towards a goal of 6,000 responses, and the link www.open-love.org/survey.

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 15d

Join OPEN and our friends at Seattle Coalition for Family & Relationship Equity for a night of food, games, speakers, and community connection!

This Saturday, October 4 at The Spot in Seattle, WA.
FREE RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/liberating...

OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for the share and the very kind words <3

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 20d

Love is profoundly political.

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 21d

For Bisexual Visibility Day, what was your "bisexual awakening" moment or media?

Here are a couple popular choices from the OPEN team:

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 21d

Meme graphic of two burly men clasping hands. One arm is labeled "bisexuality" and the other "non-monogamy."

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Bisexual Visibility Day!

Did you know?

👉 More than half of adults who identify as LGBTQ+ also identify as bi+

👉 Bi+ are 4x LESS likely to be out to their family than gay or lesbian men and women?

👉 Nearly one in six Gen Z adults identify as bi+

Graphic reading "September 23 Bisexual Day of Visibility"

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OPEN @openloveorg.bsky.social · 25d

Happy Friday! Are you one of the 769 people who have completed the 2025 Community Survey?

What's that you say? No?! Then now is the perfect time to do so!

www.open-love.org/survey!

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