Bob Ross’s ‘Happy Little’ Paintings Will Be Auctioned Thirty canvases, many created for viewers of Ross’s PBS series, “The Joy of Painting,” will be sold to benefit public television stations grappling with funding cuts.

Thirty original paintings by Bob Ross will be available for sale beginning next month through the auction house Bonhams, the artist's estate said. The proceeds will benefit public TV stations that have been grappling with funding cuts by the Trump administration.

I wonder if all the second amendment folks are organizing militias to protect our rights from this tyrannical government... probably not 🤷

Michigan Republicans claim to defend free speech while pushing bills to silence it State GOP lawmakers recently championed bills that would ban pornography and criminalize street protests

Michigan Republicans have branded themselves as defenders of free expression, but a recent spate of bills threatens to erode the very First Amendment rights they claim to defend.

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Yes, Fox News Host Brian Kilmeade really said this about homeless people: “Involuntary lethal injection, or something. Just kill 'em."

Suspect and Officer Are Dead After Shooting Outside C.D.C. in Atlanta

Headline correction: Fox News and RFK Jr. Kill Police Officer in Atlanta

Newsom Sues Fox News for Saying He Lied About Call With Trump

More of this please. Fox "news" needs to be heald accountable for their lies.

Another lovely Michigan summer sunset

Nice crowd for the #nokings protest in Ann Arbor

The way Senator Padilla was treated today is outrageous and inexcusable. He was doing his job and trying to get information for his constituents. We need accountability for the personnel who forced him to the ground and handcuffed him and immediate answers from the Admin.

Democratic US Senator Padilla forced to ground, handcuffed by security agents Democratic U.S. Senator Alex Padilla was shoved out of a room, forced to the ground and handcuffed by security after attempting to ask a question at a Thursday press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Democratic US Senator Alex Padilla was shoved out of a room, forced to the ground and handcuffed by security after attempting to ask a question at a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem reut.rs/4l4iOev

My first Lake Michigan Sunset of the year. #nordhousedunes

Another great #michigan sunset

Spring!

Detroit transfers ownership of sacred burial mound to Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Detroit ― Tucked within Historic Fort Wayne stands a grass-covered mound of dirt, enclosed by a chain-link fence, that resembles a small hill. But the six-foot mound is much more than a small hill to the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, a tribe whose early members lived on the Detroit River. It is a sacred place. The mound — which dates somewhere between 750 and 1200 A.D. — is the resting place of some of their ancestors and is also likely home to funerary objects. "When they pass on, we believe that they still have a journey after they're no longer here Earth-side," said Onyleen Zapata, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi's tribal historic preservation officer. And now, the Fort Wayne Burial Mound is back in the hands of the Potawatomi after years of discussions. The Detroit City Council agreed earlier this month to transfer ownership of the mound to the tribe. One Tribal Council member said the transfer is a "necessary step toward correcting an historical injustice." "Our ancestors are ultimately the reason why we are here today, that we're still a tribal nation and we're still governing our own people through our sovereign rights," said Dorie Rios, the chairperson of the Tribal Council, when she addressed the council during an April 15 meeting. The burial mound property is a half-acre on Historic Fort Wayne, a 19th century fort built to protect the Detroit River. Along with transferring the deed to the Potawatomi, the city also granted the tribe easement access, which means they can access the property whenever they'd like, including when Fort Wayne is closed. The mound is part of the Springwells Mound Group, a group of five to seven mounds that were once located near each other. Zapata said the Historic Fort Wayne Mound is the only mound still standing today, and it's smaller than it once was. She said the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi — which is based in Calhoun County, but are descendants of the Detroit Potawatomi — repatriated ancestors and funerary objects from the Springwells Mound Group in 2014. Rios said the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi will assume the long-term responsibility of "rightfully protecting and preserving" the mound and hold sacred ceremonies there. She said they will ensure their ancestors continue to be treated with "the respect and dignity that they deserve." Years of discussions The transfer of ownership of the Fort Wayne Burial Mound to the Potawatomi comes after years of talks and discussion, according to Megan Woods, a spokesperson for the city of Detroit's General Services Department. Crystal Perkins, the department's director, said the city "did the right thing." "It was a lot of effort and commitment on behalf of the staff here in the city, also working with the tribal community, and a lot of perseverance. … I can speak for the whole team. As a whole, we all feel good for doing the right thing. And but when you think about it, we did what should have been done," Perkins said. She said the city transferred the ownership of sacred burial ground "back to the rightful owners." Rios said the Detroit Potawatomi was the last tribe to be forcibly removed from the Detroit area. The ancestors of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi moved to the Huron River in the 18th century, according to the tribe's website. Rios said the tribe believes that a majority of the ancestors buried in the Historic Fort Wayne Burial Mound are ancestors of the NHBP. An 'emotional day' Before the council's vote, many tribal members who attended the April 15 meeting expressed their gratitude. Homer Mandoka, the tribal council's sergeant-at-arms, called it "a profound act of love, respect, bravery, honesty, truth, humility and wisdom." "It was a very proud day for our tribal nation to really be there in present day, with the waters just across the street," said Rios, who called April 15 an "emotional day." Detroit City Council meets in the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, which is near the Detroit River. Rios said that culturally and historically, their people reside along waterways. "Water is medicine," she said. "We know that they were there. We felt them there that day. And it was just a deep sense of culture and pride to be there, be part of that historical moment." asnabes@detroitnews.com This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit transfers ownership of sacred burial mound to Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

Detroit transfers ownership of sacred burial mound to Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi #Detroit #Potawatomi #IndigenousRights

Huge turnout for #handsoff protest in Ann Arbor/Ypsi today!

I will be voting no on the Continuing Resolution tomorrow. My statement below ⬇️

US judge says Musk's DOGE must release records on operations run in 'secrecy' A federal judge on Monday ordered the government-downsizing team created by U.S. President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk to make public records concerning its operations, which he said had been run in "unusual secrecy."

A federal judge ordered the government-downsizing team created by US President Donald Trump and spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk to make public, records concerning its operations, which he said had been run in ‘unusual secrecy’ reut.rs/3XB31KD

Sunset over a lake in Michigan with ice floating near shore

Rather lovely sunset tonight
#sunset #michigan

El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.

A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban The wire service sued three of them for denying its reporters access to press events. The White House has objected to The A.P.’s references to the Gulf of Mexico in articles.

The Associated Press on Friday filed a lawsuit against top White House officials, accusing them of violating the First and Fifth Amendments by denying AP reporters access in retaliation for references to the Gulf of Mexico in its articles.

Lily asked to go ice fishing and I had the day off so here we are :)

Agreed! #deportmusk

How the Muskrat is messing with your social security, your religion, and everything else He and his goons must be stopped

I can think of at least eight federal laws that have been broken by Musk and his goons over the last few days, and at least two provisions of the U.S. Constitution.

They must be stopped.

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Over 1,000 EPA Workers on Climate Change and More Could Be Fired ‘Immediately’ A spokeswoman for Lee Zeldin, the new head of the agency, said the goal was to create an “effective and efficient” federal work force.

The Trump administration has warned more than 1,100 EPA employees who work on climate change, reducing air pollution, enforcing environmental laws and other programs that they could be fired at any time.

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If you are not contacting your representatives every time this administration breaks the law or violates the constitution start now. It might seem small but it matters.

#caturday

Finally (barely) enough snow for a ski!

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier granted clemency by President Biden The outgoing administration has released Leonard Peltier from prison. Numerous activists and tribal officials have requested the release of Peltier, whom they believe to be innocent of killing two FBI...

The outgoing administration has released Leonard Peltier from prison. Numerous activists and tribal officials have requested the release of Peltier, whom they believe to be innocent of killing two FBI agents in 1975. via @mprnews.org