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A penny for your thoughts. I've wondered what would happen if tribes produced and circulated their own money. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
A Penny For Your Thoughts | Breaking History
A couple of news rimes to start.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
A penny for your thoughts. I've wondered what would happen if tribes produced and circulated their own money. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Nuclear highways are dead ends
November 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Nuclear highways are dead ends
What's really interesting about our moment in time is how the divisions in our politics are philosophical. It's nearly impossible to find common ground when the premise itself is questioned. New Substack post. (Subscribe. Comment. Share.)
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What If It’s All a Scam? | Breaking History
Let’s start with a couple of news rimes.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
What's really interesting about our moment in time is how the divisions in our politics are philosophical. It's nearly impossible to find common ground when the premise itself is questioned. New Substack post. (Subscribe. Comment. Share.)
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More on oak flat youtu.be/K90-W-TWiPg?...
Risky Mining at Oak Flat | Breaking History
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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November 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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There have been a lot of legal battles in regard to the sacred sites at Oak Flat and Resolution Copper's proposed copper mine ... but could investor risk (and water) be the key to killing the project?
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The Risky Venture at Oak Flat | Breaking History
As usual, let’s start with news rimes.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 AM
There have been a lot of legal battles in regard to the sacred sites at Oak Flat and Resolution Copper's proposed copper mine ... but could investor risk (and water) be the key to killing the project?
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
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I once followed nuclear bombs on the highway. My grandfather, who worked for the Atomic Energy Commission told me he was in those convoys. It amazed me how little had changed. Pres Trump's call for weapons testing is a return to a protocol that should be over. open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
Nuclear Highway is a Dead End | Breaking History
A couple of news rimes to start.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I once followed nuclear bombs on the highway. My grandfather, who worked for the Atomic Energy Commission told me he was in those convoys. It amazed me how little had changed. Pres Trump's call for weapons testing is a return to a protocol that should be over. open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
One of the lessons of Standing Rock was about the cost to extractive companies that did not pay attention to the risks associated with their project. A new report says failure to work with tribes increases the cost of project by 500 percent. (a two-part Breaking History)
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AI Links Corporate Risk to Indigenous Land Impact | Breaking History
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
One of the lessons of Standing Rock was about the cost to extractive companies that did not pay attention to the risks associated with their project. A new report says failure to work with tribes increases the cost of project by 500 percent. (a two-part Breaking History)
youtube.com/watch?v=pSoQ...
youtube.com/watch?v=pSoQ...
I spent the weekend in Vancouver on the campus of the University of British Columbia for a conference on Beyond Fires and Floods; Indigenous views about climate change. A lot to think about … so much of what we talked about will percolate in the weeks ahead. open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
BH Governance | Breaking History What me, worry?
A couple of news rimes to get us started:
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October 28, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I spent the weekend in Vancouver on the campus of the University of British Columbia for a conference on Beyond Fires and Floods; Indigenous views about climate change. A lot to think about … so much of what we talked about will percolate in the weeks ahead. open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
Caver-in-chief? The last time Trump managed a long government shutdown conservative firebrand Ann Coulter had this to say: “Good news for George Herbert Walker Bush: As of today, he is no longer the biggest wimp…”
Three ways the shutdown ends ...
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Three ways the shutdown ends ...
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How Does the Government Shutdown End? | Breaking History
Let’s start with a couple of my news rimes.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Caver-in-chief? The last time Trump managed a long government shutdown conservative firebrand Ann Coulter had this to say: “Good news for George Herbert Walker Bush: As of today, he is no longer the biggest wimp…”
Three ways the shutdown ends ...
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
Three ways the shutdown ends ...
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Last week at AFN I had a chat with Michelle Sparck about voting. youtu.be/TEhujQ15l7s?...
Mark Trahant & Michelle Sparck | Defending the Native Vote
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Last week at AFN I had a chat with Michelle Sparck about voting. youtu.be/TEhujQ15l7s?...
We don’t know yet how much the Western Alaska disaster will cost. But here’s the thing: We’re at the beginning of a climate tally that is almost unimaginable.
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The Almighty Fight Over the Cost of Flooding | Breaking History
A couple of news rimes to get us started:
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October 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We don’t know yet how much the Western Alaska disaster will cost. But here’s the thing: We’re at the beginning of a climate tally that is almost unimaginable.
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Why this voting rights case is so important: Are you worth 50 pounds? That was once the test for voting. Are we headed back in that direction? Latest Breaking History.
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All Worth 50 Pounds Can Vote | Breaking History
Let’s get started with a couple of news rimes.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Why this voting rights case is so important: Are you worth 50 pounds? That was once the test for voting. Are we headed back in that direction? Latest Breaking History.
marktrahant.substack.com/p/all-worth-...
marktrahant.substack.com/p/all-worth-...
Thinking about an Indigenous future marktrahant.substack.com?utm_campaign...
Mark Trahant | Substack
Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) is a journalist and storyteller with 50 years of experience in Native media. Follow Breaking History and subscribe on Substack and YouTube to support independent Indige...
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October 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Thinking about an Indigenous future marktrahant.substack.com?utm_campaign...
My tribute to Ernie Stevens Jr. “Send ‘em into battle.” Indigenous House on YouTube. Please share, comment and subscribe.
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Sovereignty and the Slots | Ernie Stevens Jr. & the $44B Rise of Tribal Gaming
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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October 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM
My tribute to Ernie Stevens Jr. “Send ‘em into battle.” Indigenous House on YouTube. Please share, comment and subscribe.
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👥👥 Panelists include @tanyatalaga.bsky.social @paulseesequasis.bsky.social @marktrahant.bsky.social + Judi Kochon! 🤝 Event co-covened by myself and @candiscall.bsky.social
VANCOUVER! Whatcha doing Fri Oct 24? Come see our free public panel, "Beyond Fire & Floods (BFF): Indigenous Narratives in an Era of Extremes," part of a larger invitational gathering of climate-related storytellers, hosted in MOA Great Hall at UBC!
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October 1, 2025 at 3:48 PM
👥👥 Panelists include @tanyatalaga.bsky.social @paulseesequasis.bsky.social @marktrahant.bsky.social + Judi Kochon! 🤝 Event co-covened by myself and @candiscall.bsky.social
A twist from the Termination Era. There is a direct path from Joseph McCarthy to Roy Cohn and Robert F. Kennedy to Donald J. Trump. (Cohn and Kennedy were McCarthy’s lawyers in the Senate.) Cohn was also Trump’s mentor.
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The First Trump was Joe McCarthy | Breaking History
A couple of news rhymes to get us started
marktrahant.substack.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
A twist from the Termination Era. There is a direct path from Joseph McCarthy to Roy Cohn and Robert F. Kennedy to Donald J. Trump. (Cohn and Kennedy were McCarthy’s lawyers in the Senate.) Cohn was also Trump’s mentor.
marktrahant.substack.com/p/the-first-...
marktrahant.substack.com/p/the-first-...
The twisted story of NFL “legends” Pop Warner and “Lone Star” Dietz that started at Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Suzan Harjo: “Scam is the right word.”
Breaking History on YouTube.
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Breaking History on YouTube.
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The NFL’s Darkest Secret | Washington’s Old Name Was Built on a Lie
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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October 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The twisted story of NFL “legends” Pop Warner and “Lone Star” Dietz that started at Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Suzan Harjo: “Scam is the right word.”
Breaking History on YouTube.
youtu.be/Nl04jUYhZvE?...
Breaking History on YouTube.
youtu.be/Nl04jUYhZvE?...
Will the end of the United States come from a war … or just competing bureaucratic maneuvers ? Lofty questions in Breaking History. substack.com/@marktrahant...
You Can’t Make This Up, Folks | Breaking History
Let’s start with news rhymes from this week.
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October 2, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Will the end of the United States come from a war … or just competing bureaucratic maneuvers ? Lofty questions in Breaking History. substack.com/@marktrahant...
In June 1984 Peterson Zah and Robert Redford hosted a conference on the environment and development. The meeting ended with an open air session at Canyon DeChelly
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Hidden Legacy of Robert Redford | Breaking History
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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September 26, 2025 at 12:11 PM
In June 1984 Peterson Zah and Robert Redford hosted a conference on the environment and development. The meeting ended with an open air session at Canyon DeChelly
youtu.be/05M_t1aFp0E?...
youtu.be/05M_t1aFp0E?...
You know, it's amazing that today Lone Star Dietz is still in the Hall of Fame and so many kids play Pop Warner football in a tribute to him. These legendary figures were crooks, stealing identity along with football wins. marktrahant.substack.com?r=6everq&utm...
Mark Trahant | Substack
Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) is a journalist and storyteller with 50 years of experience in Native media. Follow Breaking History and subscribe on Substack and YouTube to support independent Indige...
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September 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
You know, it's amazing that today Lone Star Dietz is still in the Hall of Fame and so many kids play Pop Warner football in a tribute to him. These legendary figures were crooks, stealing identity along with football wins. marktrahant.substack.com?r=6everq&utm...
The power of dissent. Substack substack.com/inbox/post/1...
The Power of Dissent | Breaking History
A couple of news rhymes from this week:
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September 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The power of dissent. Substack substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Friday history break ... the story behind the story, George Bush, sovereignty (and Ronald Reagan). Comment, share and subscribe please.
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George Bush Went Viral | Tribal Sovereignty, Treaties & The Truth with Mark Trahant
YouTube video by Indigenous House
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September 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Friday history break ... the story behind the story, George Bush, sovereignty (and Ronald Reagan). Comment, share and subscribe please.
youtu.be/mij6TMilsfs?...
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So many phrases sound like fingers on a chalkboard ... "thoughts and prayers" is one and another is ... "we are better than that." We're not. Violence is US history, one that we must work at to be better than our past. Substack post.
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Violence is our History | Breaking History
A couple of rhymes from this week:
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September 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
So many phrases sound like fingers on a chalkboard ... "thoughts and prayers" is one and another is ... "we are better than that." We're not. Violence is US history, one that we must work at to be better than our past. Substack post.
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
There is more to that “War Department” story. John C. Calhoun was a Trumpian administrator. Impetuous. He hated waiting for Congress so he took action in 1824.
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The Department of War | Breaking History
A couple of rhymes to get us started.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
There is more to that “War Department” story. John C. Calhoun was a Trumpian administrator. Impetuous. He hated waiting for Congress so he took action in 1824.
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...
open.substack.com/pub/marktrah...