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Zach Abend

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Independent journalist exploring the strange and significant. Two-time SPJ award winner. Covering the cultural, political, and spiritual currents of the Southwest. Focused on MMIP. https://authory.com/ZachAbend/rss

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Come on People!!

Only 3 Reposts? You can do better than that, I know the world is going to shit but we can at least save this sweet dogs life!

πŸ’™ Every single repost brings us closer to finding a Foster to save Miami’s life!!❀️🐢

Don’t let them kill him and carrying this precious boy out in a bag!

01.08.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2

Friends, I’m collecting stories about murdered and missing Indigenous people in the American southwest. If you have a story or know someone who does, please reach out.

15.07.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Friends, I’m collecting stories about murdered and missing Indigenous people in the American southwest. If you have a story or know someone who does, please reach out.

15.07.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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19th-century tabloids couldn't get enough of the Latter-day Saints. Pulp Fiction

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09.07.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the Date! The Southwest Butterflies Retreat is back for Native LGBTQ2S+ youth (16–24). A two-day space to gather, heal, and grow. Feel seen. Be supported. Come as you are.

More details + registration coming soon!

27.06.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A New Mexico Teen Disappeared Without a Trace in 2004 β€” Her Sister Is Still Searching for Answers | Oxygen Learn more about the disappearance of Tiffany Reid, whose case is revisited in Dateline: Missing in America.

Tiffany Reid was just 16 when she vanished on her way to school in Shiprock, NM. Twenty years later, her family is still searching for answers and justice.

Read more: www.oxygen.com/crime-news/d...

#MMIW #MMIWR #NoMoreStolenSisters

02.07.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Through the Cracks Podcast Episode Β· Dateline: Missing In America Β· S4 E4 Β· 31m

β€œThrough the Cracks” dives into the haunting disappearance of 8-year-old Relisha Rudd, who vanished from a D.C. homeless shelter in 2014 and wasn’t reported missing for 18 days.

Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

#MMIW #MMIWR #NoMoreStolenSisters

02.07.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Each month, we honor those leading with heart to end violence in Native communities. This July, we recognize Lucita Benally (DinΓ©) for her strength, compassion, and advocacy.
Learn more: csvanw.org/blog/aom/luc...

CSVANW #CycleBreaker #AdvocateOfTheMonth

03.07.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Breathtaking. #MMIP

06.05.2025 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Navajo Nation developing new database to solve MMIP cases Developers says database should be up and running within the next couple of months.

The Navajo Nation is investing $2 million in a new cloud-based database to address the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP).

Read more: www.koat.com/article/nava...

05.06.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Navajo Nation honors Missing and Murdered DinΓ© Relatives at PRCA Rodeo Recognition Event On Sunday, during the final day of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association event at the Dean C. Jackson Memorial Arena in Window Rock, a moving recognition ceremony was held to honor families of m...

The Navajo Nation honored Missing and Murdered DinΓ© Relatives, bringing the MMIP crisis to the forefront of a major community event. Leaders, families, and rodeo participants stood united in remembrance and advocacy.
#MMIP #DinΓ© #NavajoNation #JusticeForOurRelatives #IndigenousRights #MMIW #MMIR

05.06.2025 14:21 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A proposed Utah uranium mine gets the Trump treatment - High Country News Feds approve contested facility in just 11 days.

Feds approve contested facility in just 11 days.

17.06.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

That’s horrible. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Especially people who have suffered a loss like this.

17.06.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Darlene.

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If you’re going to be in or near Shiprock, NM this Saturday please consider attending this MMIR awareness walk.

12.06.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry I just saw this. Yes mainly in Utah and surrounding tribal areas.

11.06.2025 22:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Integrative Women's Health Summit | Salt Lake City, Utah A gathering of women and wellness providers in Salt Lake City, Utah on June 21st. ​Join us for a free community-first summit bridging the gap between conventional and alternative health care.

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If you’re in Salt Lake City, this will be a great event focusing on bridging the gap between conventional and alternative health care for women.

17.05.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Prepare for a season of adventure around Utah with City Weekly's annual guide to summer concerts, festivals, markets and more. Summer Guide 2025

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14.05.2025 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Friends, I’m working on an article about missing and murdered indigenous people (MMIP) in the American southwest.

If you have tips or information, please reach out.

10.05.2025 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mainstream THC events like Dragonfly's 420 Market give Utah cannabis patients a venue for community. Small Lake City

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07.05.2025 18:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tugboat Magazine - Literary Magazines Tugboat Magazine is always on the lookout for unpublished, original submissions in the following categories: fiction (no longer than 3000 words); poetry (not more than 100 words); essays

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03.05.2025 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Utahns are using Ketamine to treat drug-resistant mental illnesses. Free Your Mind

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23.04.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For anti-suicide organization 22 Jumps, extreme sport doubles as advocacy for veterans' mental health. Small Lake City

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02.04.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Valentine's 2025: Finding love, and good cocktails, in Salt Lake City; plus professional cuddlers and pro-singles "masturDating" Make it a Double

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#cityweekly #cuddling

05.02.2025 23:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After shakeup at Midvale City Hall, new mayor plans to continue revitalization efforts on Main Street. Small Lake City

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#cityweekly

05.02.2025 23:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Politics as (Un)Usual: Blue Utah? - Catalyst Magazine Howard Dean's 50-State Strategy comes to Zion. In September 2005, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) hired longtime political campaign worker, Jeff Bell, to be communications director for the Uta...

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Politics as Unusual
Catalyst Magazine
November 2006

by Zach Abend

05.02.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Christianity Transformed - Catalyst Magazine Christianity for the heart. And the head. An interview with Marcus Borg. The beginning of the new year is traditionally when people resolve to change their lives for the better. Sometimes the best way...

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Christianity Transformed
Catalyst Magazine

by Zach Abend

December 2006

05.02.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning News claims 49 journalism awards Deseret Morning News editors, photographers, artists, reporters and headline writers were honored with 49 awards, including 13 first-place honors, Friday evening at the Utah Headliners Chapter of the ...

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2004 SPJ Awards

05.02.2025 21:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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The Talking Cure - Catalyst Magazine, July 2005

By Zach Abend

05.02.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Polygamy’s Protector How can an attorney of conscience defend plural marriage? Ask John Bucher.

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04.02.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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