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The Great Erasure: How Census Systems Severed Indigenous Identity Across the Americas
The Hidden Story of America’s First Census Cover-Up In the dusty archives of Carroll County, Georgia lies a 1830 census record that reveals one of America’s most systematic acts of bureaucratic erasure. The entire Cherokee Indian population—138 people with names like Pumpkinpile, Raincrow, and Swimmer—were officially classified as “colored persons” rather than as Cherokee Indians.
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The Billionaire Dream is Dead — and That’s a Good Thing
The post critiques the glorification of billionaires and the detrimental culture it fosters. It advocates for a shift from materialism to community and connection, encouraging individuals to embrace ancestral wisdom and live authentically. The new culture, focused on creativity, integrity, and collective care, calls for reclaiming a meaningful, earth-centered existence.
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Bougainville: Bamboo Music and Blood-Stained Soil
Bougainville, an island in the Solomon Sea, holds rich ancestral histories amidst struggles for Indigenous sovereignty and cultural preservation. Despite the devastation from colonial exploitation and mining, Bougainvilleans have maintained their identity through traditional music and oral traditions, emphasizing resilience against erasure and advocating for environmental justice. Their story parallels global Indigenous struggles.