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Cheryl Tarr

@cltarrphotography.bsky.social

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Photographer, retired biologist, cat mom, nature lover and native plant gardener She/her

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Feb 24

The great tragedy of present day America is that The People do not realize they are all on the same side against the ultra rich, who divide and mislead half of us, all in service of their own wealth and power.
May we The People all be singing the same song in the near future.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 2d

@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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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: A librarian fired by in Campbell County, Wyoming, for refusing to remove LGBTQ books from shelves just got the last laugh – a $700,000 settlement for violating her first amendment rights. 👏 May this be a warning across the nation.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 18d

So beautifully stated. Like a salve on my heart and soul.

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

What if hate isn’t what you think it is?

Read my latest on The Fire I Keep:
🔗 substack.com/@juliefrance...
#IndigenousVoices #TheFireIKeep #Substack

Julie Francella (@juliefrancella)

What if hate isn’t what you think it is? Read my latest on The Fire I Keep: https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancella/p/what-if-hate-isnt-what-you-think

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · 25d

This is the best tribute I’ve read

Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 25d

We’ve lost a legend. Robert Redford walked on today: actor, activist, and true ally to Indigenous people, the planet & justice. 💔

If you missed his final on-screen appearance in Dark Winds from March 2025, watch it here in my Substack tribute:
#RobertRedford
open.substack.com/pub/juliefra...

Robert Redford

The Trailblazer Who Made Room for Others

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 29d

where does the left go to get its apology

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 29d

NEW: The messages on the bullets are from a video game called Helldivers2. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-the-me...

NEW: The Messages on the Bullets are From a Video Game

The phrases engraved on the bullets found by law enforcement during the investigation into the shooting of Charlie Kirk come from a video game called Helldivers2

www.muellershewrote.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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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 11

But it’s not in the sun!

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ᑕ ᕼ ᓰ ᗷ 〇 ᒪ 乇 @chibole.bsky.social · Sep 6

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our rights end where harm to others begins.

Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’m not “political.”
I’m civic-minded.
Is it protest, or civic engagement?
(I prefer the latter.)

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Little Green Space @lgspace.bsky.social · Sep 3

Trees release compounds called phytoncides which can enhance mood & improve sleep. Phytoncides may even help prevent cancer. And native trees are brilliant for all sorts of wildlife - so let’s plant more trees, and cherish those we have already!
More:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/nat...

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 3

Just because

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Woody Guthrie~ All You Fascists Bound To Lose

YouTube video by UnAmericanBandstand

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 1

Better take a food safety course because pretty soon we’ll be completely on our own.

Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 1

Most people are not familiar with what CDC actually does, but a lot of money goes out the door to support state public health labs where the bulk of infectious disease work is done. State public health labs where the rubber meets the road…this is devastating.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/foodborne-di...

CDC cuts back foodborne illness surveillance program

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 31

This makes me both sad and angry. Imagine being hauled off with no warning and all you were doing was sitting on a park bench — looking Brown.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 31

DHS and DC Police detaining a peaceful, unarmed man sitting on a bench at DC's Malcolm X Park.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Aug 31

DHS and DC Police detaining a peaceful, unarmed man sitting on a bench at DC's Malcolm X Park.

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 29

ADVICE FROM A CYBER SECURITY EXPERT
RE the insecure handling of EVERY American's social security information:
1) Freeze your credit
2) Create an account at SSA.gov account if you haven't already
3) Create an IRS account if you haven't already

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Cheryl Tarr @cltarrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 21

What Newsom is doing is important and I’m glad he’s showing what “having guts” looks like. But the Presidency is not a thank you gift. It’s a promise to meet the needs of working people and I want to know what each candidate plans to do and whether their record lends credence to their promises.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · Aug 20

Cynicism asks nothing of us; hope demands everything. When people choose to act rather than surrender, that is what keeps democracy alive. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/what...

What Gives Me Hope