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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‘After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
by @debkrol.bsky.social
by @debkrol.bsky.social
After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
It's a story of friendship betrayed by greed and intolerance, of a nation's lands, economy and religion whittled away in the name of manifest destiny.
www.azcentral.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
‘After 400 years, Indigenous people reflect on the real story of the 'first Thanksgiving'
by @debkrol.bsky.social
by @debkrol.bsky.social
I showed my niece my Blusky profile pic and she said “why’s your hair bushy?” 😂😂😂😂 She use to say “pretty auntie” when she would see a pic of me. I never knew 3 yr olds could be so judgmental 😂😂
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 AM
I showed my niece my Blusky profile pic and she said “why’s your hair bushy?” 😂😂😂😂 She use to say “pretty auntie” when she would see a pic of me. I never knew 3 yr olds could be so judgmental 😂😂
Got both my flu and COVID shots simultaneously a few hours ago. Here is an update: the arm where I got the COVID shot is sore. The flu arm feels fine. I also feel fine.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Got both my flu and COVID shots simultaneously a few hours ago. Here is an update: the arm where I got the COVID shot is sore. The flu arm feels fine. I also feel fine.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
This is the first time I ever got both shots at the same time.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene's resigning in time to get a pension is a lesson to everyone.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Most Americans don't get *any* pension anymore, but Congress gave itself a pension after only five years of work.
Our "representatives" aren't working for us, they are [barely] working for themselves.
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in #COP30 climate talks.
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in COP30 climate talks
Many Indigenous people who attended the United Nations climate talks felt strengthened by the solidarity with tribes from other countries and some appreciated small wins in the final outcome. But for ...
www.pbs.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Indigenous people reflect on meaning of their participation in #COP30 climate talks.
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...
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Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Home Depot could implement a policy requiring ICE to present a judicial warrant before operating on its property. Businesses are fully within their rights to decide who is allowed on their premises.
Years ago, someone asked my favorite Xmas movies. It’s the Beatles A Hard Day’s Night and Help, not Christmas films, but my mom got me these around Christmas time when I was 12, so they feel like Xmas movies to me.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
November 24, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Years ago, someone asked my favorite Xmas movies. It’s the Beatles A Hard Day’s Night and Help, not Christmas films, but my mom got me these around Christmas time when I was 12, so they feel like Xmas movies to me.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
For an actual favorite Christmas movie, though, it’s The Muppet Christmas Carol.
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)
(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...
Reposted by Arlyssa D. Becenti
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…