Simon Moya-Smith
@simonmoyasmith.bsky.social
Writer & Reporter | Oglala & Chicano | Thurs on SiriusXM | Bylines on The Nation | Columbia Journalism grad | Literary agency Cooke McDermid | Insta simonsaidtakeapic.
Me on the Eastcoast:
“I’m Chicano and Oglala.”
“You’re a what?”
“… Chicano and Oglala.”
“Where’s that?”
Really, folks? Really?
“I’m Chicano and Oglala.”
“You’re a what?”
“… Chicano and Oglala.”
“Where’s that?”
Really, folks? Really?
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Me on the Eastcoast:
“I’m Chicano and Oglala.”
“You’re a what?”
“… Chicano and Oglala.”
“Where’s that?”
Really, folks? Really?
“I’m Chicano and Oglala.”
“You’re a what?”
“… Chicano and Oglala.”
“Where’s that?”
Really, folks? Really?
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If you missed me and @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social last week, you can listen free 🎧👇
We joined @johnfugelsang.bsky.social for a spooky-season convo. We also tackled J.D. Vance’s harmful claim about “child sacrifice” and why that myth is dangerous.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We joined @johnfugelsang.bsky.social for a spooky-season convo. We also tackled J.D. Vance’s harmful claim about “child sacrifice” and why that myth is dangerous.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-11-01 · 40m
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November 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
If you missed me and @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social last week, you can listen free 🎧👇
We joined @johnfugelsang.bsky.social for a spooky-season convo. We also tackled J.D. Vance’s harmful claim about “child sacrifice” and why that myth is dangerous.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We joined @johnfugelsang.bsky.social for a spooky-season convo. We also tackled J.D. Vance’s harmful claim about “child sacrifice” and why that myth is dangerous.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
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If you missed our weekly “We’re Still Here” segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social SiriusXM show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free.
We talk about the gov shutdown, a $300M White House ballroom while SNAP benefits are cut & more.
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We talk about the gov shutdown, a $300M White House ballroom while SNAP benefits are cut & more.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-10-25 · 45m
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October 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you missed our weekly “We’re Still Here” segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social SiriusXM show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free.
We talk about the gov shutdown, a $300M White House ballroom while SNAP benefits are cut & more.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We talk about the gov shutdown, a $300M White House ballroom while SNAP benefits are cut & more.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
“If you’re Native American, why do you speak Spanish like that?”
Firstly, my mom raised me. She is a Chicana. My dad (the Oglala) took off. *She* approached the Oglalas & said, “His dad bailed. I have one of yours.” That’s how I got enrolled. I speak Chicano b/c I was raised by Chicanos. So, there.
Firstly, my mom raised me. She is a Chicana. My dad (the Oglala) took off. *She* approached the Oglalas & said, “His dad bailed. I have one of yours.” That’s how I got enrolled. I speak Chicano b/c I was raised by Chicanos. So, there.
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
“If you’re Native American, why do you speak Spanish like that?”
Firstly, my mom raised me. She is a Chicana. My dad (the Oglala) took off. *She* approached the Oglalas & said, “His dad bailed. I have one of yours.” That’s how I got enrolled. I speak Chicano b/c I was raised by Chicanos. So, there.
Firstly, my mom raised me. She is a Chicana. My dad (the Oglala) took off. *She* approached the Oglalas & said, “His dad bailed. I have one of yours.” That’s how I got enrolled. I speak Chicano b/c I was raised by Chicanos. So, there.
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Join @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me tonight at 10 PM ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social' s SiriusXM show ch 127.
We're talking White House demolition, Leech Lake Ojibwe suing 3M & over “forever chemicals” contamination, & just in time for spooky season, Indigenous representation in Welcome to Derry
We're talking White House demolition, Leech Lake Ojibwe suing 3M & over “forever chemicals” contamination, & just in time for spooky season, Indigenous representation in Welcome to Derry
October 23, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Join @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me tonight at 10 PM ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social' s SiriusXM show ch 127.
We're talking White House demolition, Leech Lake Ojibwe suing 3M & over “forever chemicals” contamination, & just in time for spooky season, Indigenous representation in Welcome to Derry
We're talking White House demolition, Leech Lake Ojibwe suing 3M & over “forever chemicals” contamination, & just in time for spooky season, Indigenous representation in Welcome to Derry
I’m not opposed to the demolishing of The White House. It was built on stolen Native land by black slaves brought to this continent against their will. What I am opposed to, however, is the GOP sycophants justifying spending $250 million on an unnecessary ballroom while they gut VA healthcare, etc.
October 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I’m not opposed to the demolishing of The White House. It was built on stolen Native land by black slaves brought to this continent against their will. What I am opposed to, however, is the GOP sycophants justifying spending $250 million on an unnecessary ballroom while they gut VA healthcare, etc.
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Sea levels are rising faster than at any time in the last 4,000 years... Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels. 😡😡😡
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
Sea levels rising faster than they have in 4,000 years, study warns
Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels.
www.euronews.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Sea levels are rising faster than at any time in the last 4,000 years... Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels. 😡😡😡
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...
ICE has no jurisdiction on Indian reservations. So, as Natives of the north, what’s to lose by bringing in the Spayola (Oglala for people of the south)? Nothing. Fuck ICE. Let’s flex our sovereignty. If anything, you’ll get good menudo and a good fight. It’s been a while since we had a good fight.
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 AM
ICE has no jurisdiction on Indian reservations. So, as Natives of the north, what’s to lose by bringing in the Spayola (Oglala for people of the south)? Nothing. Fuck ICE. Let’s flex our sovereignty. If anything, you’ll get good menudo and a good fight. It’s been a while since we had a good fight.
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Join @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me live tonight at 10 p.m. ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ‘s SiriusXM Show ch. 127 for our We’re Still Here segment. We’ll be talking with Rae Fancher, Alaska Native, about the devastating flooding in Alaska, & more.
Tune in and Call in. 🪶📻 #Indigenous
Tune in and Call in. 🪶📻 #Indigenous
October 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Join @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me live tonight at 10 p.m. ET on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social ‘s SiriusXM Show ch. 127 for our We’re Still Here segment. We’ll be talking with Rae Fancher, Alaska Native, about the devastating flooding in Alaska, & more.
Tune in and Call in. 🪶📻 #Indigenous
Tune in and Call in. 🪶📻 #Indigenous
Listening to people that we would rather not listen to is the responsibility of the journalist, even when we know they are completely full of shit.
October 16, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Listening to people that we would rather not listen to is the responsibility of the journalist, even when we know they are completely full of shit.
Republican: “Libtard!”
Me: So, by implication, calling someone a ‘retard’ is ok?
Me: So, by implication, calling someone a ‘retard’ is ok?
October 13, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Republican: “Libtard!”
Me: So, by implication, calling someone a ‘retard’ is ok?
Me: So, by implication, calling someone a ‘retard’ is ok?
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Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/
October 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/
Here’s an option:
You fuckers keep your beloved Columbus Day and we get billions of acres of our land back, including our sacred sites.
Deal? Deal.
You fuckers keep your beloved Columbus Day and we get billions of acres of our land back, including our sacred sites.
Deal? Deal.
October 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Here’s an option:
You fuckers keep your beloved Columbus Day and we get billions of acres of our land back, including our sacred sites.
Deal? Deal.
You fuckers keep your beloved Columbus Day and we get billions of acres of our land back, including our sacred sites.
Deal? Deal.
Reason No. 1,492 why Columbus Day should no longer be a holiday:
Christopher Columbus would hang 13 Indigenous people at a time; one for each of the 12 apostles and one more in the name of Jesus Christ.
Christopher Columbus would hang 13 Indigenous people at a time; one for each of the 12 apostles and one more in the name of Jesus Christ.
October 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Reason No. 1,492 why Columbus Day should no longer be a holiday:
Christopher Columbus would hang 13 Indigenous people at a time; one for each of the 12 apostles and one more in the name of Jesus Christ.
Christopher Columbus would hang 13 Indigenous people at a time; one for each of the 12 apostles and one more in the name of Jesus Christ.
Before Columbus, the thief, murderer & rapist, ever got lost and stumbled our way, he was a slave trader for the Portuguese. This means he stole from, murdered, enslaved, and raped Africans long before he continued his vicious, lascivious ways here. Look it up.
October 13, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Before Columbus, the thief, murderer & rapist, ever got lost and stumbled our way, he was a slave trader for the Portuguese. This means he stole from, murdered, enslaved, and raped Africans long before he continued his vicious, lascivious ways here. Look it up.
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"We're Still Here with Simon and Julie" isn't just about history, but also the here and now. Loving it and learning from it, storytelling that's truth telling we all need today. #HappyIndigenousPeoplesDay
If you missed our segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free. We talk about Columbus Day (basically the Confederate flag of holidays),the Ambler mining road in Alaska, ICE raids, & more.
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-10-11 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"We're Still Here with Simon and Julie" isn't just about history, but also the here and now. Loving it and learning from it, storytelling that's truth telling we all need today. #HappyIndigenousPeoplesDay
Reposted by Simon Moya-Smith
If you missed our segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free. We talk about Columbus Day (basically the Confederate flag of holidays),the Ambler mining road in Alaska, ICE raids, & more.
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
We're Still Here with Simon and Julie
Podcast Episode · The John Fugelsang Podcast · 2025-10-11 · 42m
podcasts.apple.com
October 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If you missed our segment on @johnfugelsang.bsky.social’s show last week, catch @simonmoyasmith.bsky.social & me here for free. We talk about Columbus Day (basically the Confederate flag of holidays),the Ambler mining road in Alaska, ICE raids, & more.
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
📡 podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/t...
To all the ICE agents who are Mexican, I hope El Cucuy gets you. I hope La Llorona finds you. May you always sleep in the haunted room in the house so you never again get a decent night’s sleep. I hope every cholo y chola is looking for you. I hope every chancla thrown hits you. That way you learn.
October 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
To all the ICE agents who are Mexican, I hope El Cucuy gets you. I hope La Llorona finds you. May you always sleep in the haunted room in the house so you never again get a decent night’s sleep. I hope every cholo y chola is looking for you. I hope every chancla thrown hits you. That way you learn.
Fuck Columbus Day.
October 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Fuck Columbus Day.
Teaching starts from this:
We’ll give you the facts as well as we can. But we will give you the facts that are incontrovertible right now. But we can be wrong about what is incontrovertible. It’s a healthy thing to allow yourself to be wrong because that’s the road that leads us to being right.
We’ll give you the facts as well as we can. But we will give you the facts that are incontrovertible right now. But we can be wrong about what is incontrovertible. It’s a healthy thing to allow yourself to be wrong because that’s the road that leads us to being right.
October 11, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Teaching starts from this:
We’ll give you the facts as well as we can. But we will give you the facts that are incontrovertible right now. But we can be wrong about what is incontrovertible. It’s a healthy thing to allow yourself to be wrong because that’s the road that leads us to being right.
We’ll give you the facts as well as we can. But we will give you the facts that are incontrovertible right now. But we can be wrong about what is incontrovertible. It’s a healthy thing to allow yourself to be wrong because that’s the road that leads us to being right.
Latinos build your houses.
Latinos pick your produce.
Latinos gave you tacos.
Latinos gave you guacamole.
Latinos gave you chips & salsa.
Latinos do the jobs you won’t.
Latinos show you what curves are.
Latinos gave you jalapeños.
Latinos jump in. “Let’s go, then!”
Latinos change your oil, lazy.
Latinos pick your produce.
Latinos gave you tacos.
Latinos gave you guacamole.
Latinos gave you chips & salsa.
Latinos do the jobs you won’t.
Latinos show you what curves are.
Latinos gave you jalapeños.
Latinos jump in. “Let’s go, then!”
Latinos change your oil, lazy.
October 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Latinos build your houses.
Latinos pick your produce.
Latinos gave you tacos.
Latinos gave you guacamole.
Latinos gave you chips & salsa.
Latinos do the jobs you won’t.
Latinos show you what curves are.
Latinos gave you jalapeños.
Latinos jump in. “Let’s go, then!”
Latinos change your oil, lazy.
Latinos pick your produce.
Latinos gave you tacos.
Latinos gave you guacamole.
Latinos gave you chips & salsa.
Latinos do the jobs you won’t.
Latinos show you what curves are.
Latinos gave you jalapeños.
Latinos jump in. “Let’s go, then!”
Latinos change your oil, lazy.
Imagine:
This Thanksgiving, all of you white people — all of you — by some crazy fucking way, have to go back to Europe.
Then, when you *try* to come back, only Indigenous peoples are waiting for you at the shoreline. Like an Ellis Island ran by Indigenous folks.
Why should we let you back in?
This Thanksgiving, all of you white people — all of you — by some crazy fucking way, have to go back to Europe.
Then, when you *try* to come back, only Indigenous peoples are waiting for you at the shoreline. Like an Ellis Island ran by Indigenous folks.
Why should we let you back in?
October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Imagine:
This Thanksgiving, all of you white people — all of you — by some crazy fucking way, have to go back to Europe.
Then, when you *try* to come back, only Indigenous peoples are waiting for you at the shoreline. Like an Ellis Island ran by Indigenous folks.
Why should we let you back in?
This Thanksgiving, all of you white people — all of you — by some crazy fucking way, have to go back to Europe.
Then, when you *try* to come back, only Indigenous peoples are waiting for you at the shoreline. Like an Ellis Island ran by Indigenous folks.
Why should we let you back in?
I started in journalism in 2008. The top-brass editor scolded me: “First drama, then the facts. That’s how we sell papers.”
I understood journalism from then on.
I understood journalism from then on.
October 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I started in journalism in 2008. The top-brass editor scolded me: “First drama, then the facts. That’s how we sell papers.”
I understood journalism from then on.
I understood journalism from then on.
Trans folks aren’t going anywhere.
But you wait, you just fucking wait:
Once there’s billions of dollars to be made off of a trans football league or a trans Major League Baseball, you’ll see these hard-core Republican anti-trans fucks change their tune pretty damn quickly.
They’re predictable.
But you wait, you just fucking wait:
Once there’s billions of dollars to be made off of a trans football league or a trans Major League Baseball, you’ll see these hard-core Republican anti-trans fucks change their tune pretty damn quickly.
They’re predictable.
October 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Trans folks aren’t going anywhere.
But you wait, you just fucking wait:
Once there’s billions of dollars to be made off of a trans football league or a trans Major League Baseball, you’ll see these hard-core Republican anti-trans fucks change their tune pretty damn quickly.
They’re predictable.
But you wait, you just fucking wait:
Once there’s billions of dollars to be made off of a trans football league or a trans Major League Baseball, you’ll see these hard-core Republican anti-trans fucks change their tune pretty damn quickly.
They’re predictable.