Risa Johnson

Web content specialist at Running Warehouse, freelance writer and editor @hipcamp. Formerly a reporter with @report4america, @MyDesert and @chicoer

[Report Local @report_local]

The #19th was passed in 1920, but it took 40 more years for Native Americans in all states to gain the right to vote. Today, tribal members are leading efforts for representation, reports @risamjohnson @Report4America: https://t.co/2wEIROubRa

Co-published with @AmExperiencePBS

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Follow my friend and local journalist @rljourno for developments in Minneapolis.

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@MPlenke Thanks, Mark!

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@chrisehrm Good luck! Welcome to the best state :)

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@AlexRose13_ Thanks so much, Alex!

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@kscharkey @MyDesert ❤️

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@Larry_Bohannan Thanks, Larry!

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@Andrew_L_John @melissamdaniels @TDSSherryBarkas @jaymcalderon @vickieaconnor @MyDesert @kscharkey Going to have to save a copy of this one!

[Andrew John @Andrew_L_John]

A1 with so many of my pals. So proud to work with this group and the team of editors who brought a busy day of news together for this edition.
https://t.co/p8sDo5Q9zB

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@VictorRocha1 omg!!!

[Rebecca Plevin @rebeccaplevin]

When the doors to Spotlight 29 Casino near Coachella opened at 10 a.m., after a closure that's lasted more than 2 months, someone yelled out “Freedom!” By that time, more than 150 people were already in line to get in.

https://t.co/TQabOy2McW via @risamjohnson @Andrew_L_John

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“We appreciate the Riverside County Supervisors for honoring and respecting our tribal sovereignty," said Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe.

[The Desert Sun @MyDesert]

Visitors will experience new rules at the casinos, including physical distancing. https://t.co/3RgynNpvmW

[Ed Yong is not here @edyong209]

"Experts", am I right? One day they'll say it's "Monday" but the next, they'll say it's "Tuesday". It's like what they're telling us just changes from day to day.

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Casino openings have begun in San Diego County. We'll see how they go in Riverside County later this week...

[The Desert Sun @MyDesert]

Tribes are sovereign authorities and not subject to state and local restrictions on operating amid the coronavirus outbreak. https://t.co/26BpkLHJQ3

[The Desert Sun @MyDesert]

Spotlight 29, Morongo and Tortoise Rock casinos all set to open Friday. https://t.co/oIvRnobZJZ

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@DrTomBenjamin Hmm. I do not recall getting one from police. I remember asking his friends and neighbors I met but they said they didn't have any photos of him. I remember them saying he was extremely reclusive. Sorry I don't have a better answer.

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"I urge tribal governments to reconsider and instead make those determinations based on how they align with the current local public health conditions and the statewide stage of reopening," Newsom said. https://t.co/OrAXygBGsF

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@DrTomBenjamin Sorry I missed it. What was the question?

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@metzsam @mcgreevy99 @GavinNewsom Damn, he beat me to it! Our story coming online soon

[Chef José Andrés 🕊️🥘🍳 @chefjoseandres]

We deliver to many families at Rough Rock in the middle of Navajo Nation! We got amazing help from local friends and volunteers. Our truck got a bit lost! But all worked out! @WCKitchen #ChefsForAmerica