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Jay B. Fox

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I'm a married, Cherokee/Scotch-Irish liberal, hobby farmer in Wisconsin. Prior to retirement I also worked as a free-lance artist/illustrator and web site designer. SF, Fantasy and Horror media fan. French Bulldog fan.

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Today we honor and remember those who served. Thank you to all our veterans for your courage and sacrifice.

11.11.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ‘‡ Exactly. Fight. @baldwin.senate.gov

09.11.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
November is National Native American Heritage Month.

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

November is National Native American Heritage Month.

02.11.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
List of Wisconsin No Kings Saturday, October 18 rallies www.wisconsinresist.com

List of Wisconsin No Kings Saturday, October 18 rallies www.wisconsinresist.com

The Saturday, October 18 weather forecast for our area in Wisconsin is predicting rain, but we're going to participate in one of the local 'No Kings' events. You can find your local rallies at www.nokings.org
Resist! Thank you!

16.10.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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15.10.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œUnder the Microscope”: Activists Opposing a Nevada Lithium Mine Were Surveilled for Years, Records Show Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have collaborated with private security to surveil largely peaceful protesters opposed to the Thacker Pass mine, according to a ProPublica review of thousa...

Ka’ila Farrell-Smith grew up deeply involved in the fight for Indigenous rights. β€œI’ve been warned my entire life, β€˜The FBI’s watching us.’”

Now the agency is focused on her and a new generation of activists challenging a lithium mine in Nevada.

(Published July)

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Wisconsin is home to 12 Native Nations. Today we celebrate the history, strength, and influence that Indigenous communities have had in building our country. Now more than ever, it’s important to recognize that America is stronger because of its diversity.

13.10.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive) Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

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11.10.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings 2.0 | Facebook | Linktree 10.18.25

Wisconsin #NoKings

Oct. 18, 2025

Over 80 Wisconsin communities are hosting events; find one near you >> linktr.ee/wisconsinr...

#wiunion #wipolitics #wiresist

10.10.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Native Voices, Native Vote: Protecting Our Way of Life in Alaska
YouTube video by Native American Rights Fund Native Voices, Native Vote: Protecting Our Way of Life in Alaska

In Alaska, Native communities continue to face unique barriers to the ballot boxβ€”from lack of Native language access to systemic obstacles that make registering and voting more difficult. Our new video highlights these ongoing struggles: vote.narf.org #VoterEducationWeek

youtu.be/o3FMgBpzWag?...

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This week, in honor of #VoterEducationWeek, we’re celebrating #NativeVoteWeek. We’re kicking it off by shining a light on the barriers that continue to block Native communities from the ballot box. Check out some of the top barriers identified in our report Obstacles at Every Turn: buff.ly/7E2m2xy

06.10.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NCAI and NATHPO are standing with the San Carlos Apache Tribe to defend Chi’chil BiΕ‚dagoteel (Oak Flat). Sacred places are vital to Tribal Nations’ cultures and religions, and federal agencies must meaningfully consult with Tribes before making decisions that could destroy them: buff.ly/IZHlLjW

03.10.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tim Curry Makes Rare Appearance at 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' 50th Anniversary Reunion The star of the cult classic took the stage 13 years after his stroke to celebrate the film's 50th anniversary and share behind the scenes stories from filming.

1/ Tim Curry, disabled from a stroke in 2012, showed up for a 50th anniversary Rocky Horror reunion.

He said the message of the filmβ€”don’t dream it, be itβ€”is very important to him.

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Jane Goodall, Trailblazing Primatologist and Environmental Activist, Dead at 91 Jane Goodall, the trailblazing primatologist best known for her work studying the behavior of chimpanzees, has died at the age of 91.

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01.10.2025 19:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Line 5 threatens Tribal homelands, water, and treaty rights. NARF stands in solidarity with the Bad River Band and allies challenging Wisconsin’s approval of Enbridge’s proposed reroute: a project that would cut through wetlands, streams, and cultural resources. Read more: buff.ly/B19AxY5

29.09.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Republican Bill Berrien quits governor's race, blames fallout over sexually explicit social media links Not quite three months into his campaign, Navy SEAL veteran and manufacturing CEO Bill Berrien has ended his bid for governor.

Republican Bill Berrien quits Wisconsin governor's race, blames fallout over sexually explicit social media links

Trump raped children, still holds highest office

www.jsonline.com/sto... #wiunion #wipolitics

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27.09.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jeepers Creepers horror film poster.

Jeepers Creepers horror film poster.

Jeepers Creepers.

26.09.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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Wisconsin's only deafblind youth program empowered people since the 1960s. Trump cut it. Wisconsin is one of eight states where federally funded programs for deafblind youth were recently cut. Parents say it's a lifeline.

Wisconsin's only deafblind youth program empowered people since the 1960s.

Trump cut it.

www.yahoo.com/news/a... #wipolitics

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Why Erasing Native Stories From Our Parks and Public Lands Hurts All Americans Opinion. The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail spans nine states and traces thousands of miles across both land and water routes.

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23.09.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Speaking Out for Incarcerated Native People and Protecting Native Culture - Native American Rights Fund Native organizations provide critical context and information on Native prisoners’ rights and the preservation of Native religious practice. Forced haircuts by prison officials substantially burden…

Native organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the religious rights of incarcerated people in Landor v. Louisiana DOC. Forced haircuts violate Native identity, culture, and religious freedom. Read more: buff.ly/waAr6eB

#NativeRights #ReligiousFreedom

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Former US Attorney General William Barr Challenges Religious Claims Over Oak Flat Mine In a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed, former U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr pushed back against claims by the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Stronghold Apache, and a coalition of environmental group...

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Robert Redford, β€˜Butch Cassidy’ and β€˜All the President’s Men’ Icon, Dies at 89 Robert Redford, the screen legend known for films like 'All the President's Men' and 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,' has died. He was 89.

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16.09.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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14.09.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜As vulnerable as a plant can be’: New study finds climate change largely to blame for less wild rice Data collected in part by the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission shows a decrease in manoomin β€” a wild rice plant important to Ojibwe lifeways.

Wild rice - Manoomin - is sacred to the Ojibwe people. And should be to us all. It's the only grain native to North America. Harvests have declined significantly, largely due to #ClimateChange. @wisdems.org
www.wpr.org/news/vulnera...

09.09.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 73    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Adding: And I'm crossing my fingers for the Packers today. lol. 🀞

07.09.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘ Agreed. That game was definitely a bummer, especially given the Colts game.

07.09.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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01.09.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
TEXT: Happy Labor Day! Celebrating the workers that add to our country's strength, prosperity, and well-being. 

Over image of workers in hard hats with an American flag over it.

TEXT: Happy Labor Day! Celebrating the workers that add to our country's strength, prosperity, and well-being. Over image of workers in hard hats with an American flag over it.

Happy Labor Day, Wisconsin! Today and every day, we stand with labor unions and advocate for fair wages, safe working conditions, and equal opportunities for every worker. Together we can create an economy that works for everyone, where every worker is valued and respected.

01.09.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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