@risamjohnson

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

 San Luis Obispo, CA
Joined September 2012
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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: bit.ly/3i0k2rt Co-published with @AmExperiencePBS
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://bit.ly/3i0k2rt

ALT 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://bit.ly/3i0k2rt

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Follow my friend and local journalist @rljourno for developments in Minneapolis.
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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. google.com/amp/s/amp.deserts…
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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. bit.ly/2zmlEKz via @risamjohnson @Andrew_L_John

'Dreamt of this moment': Reopening day is here for six casinos around the Coachella Valley

Newsom doesn't want California casinos to reopen yet, but tribes are sovereign nations and don't have to follow local or state stay-at-home orders.

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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.
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Visitors will experience new rules at the casinos, including physical distancing. desertsun.com/story/news/hea…

Agua Caliente casinos in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage to reopen on Friday. Here's what to expect

Of casinos in the Coachella Valley, the tribe's announcement leaves just the Fantasy Springs Casino and Augustine Casino without reopening dates.

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"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@MyDesert18 May 2020
Tribes are sovereign authorities and not subject to state and local restrictions on operating amid the coronavirus outbreak. desertsun.com/story/news/hea…
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The Desert Sun@MyDesert19 May 2020
Spotlight 29, Morongo and Tortoise Rock casinos all set to open Friday. is.gd/YlQXbc
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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. desertsun.com/story/news/hea…

Newsom urges California tribes to reconsider opening casinos in 'interest of public health'

Two tribes in Riverside County have announced that they plan to reopen their casinos May 27.

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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
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Casinos in Riverside County are planning to begin reopening as soon as the end of the month. desertsun.com/story/news/hea…

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians announces Soboba Casino reopening May 27

This is the earliest reopening date yet for a casino in Riverside County.

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Some good news this week! I am impressed with the social distancing measures in place in Palm Springs. Support your local farmers market y'all.
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Side note: You can also order a CSA box for pickup at the Palm Springs market or delivery from Sage Mountain Farm. A couple farmers at the Joshua Tree Farmers Market are offering boxes for pickup too.
me: jumps on call my dog: good time to loudly drink water for one minute straight
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Today is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. On some reservations, Native women are murdered at a rate 10x higher than the national average. #MMIW #MMIWG #MMIR
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COVID-19 is pummeling local news. Help save it with a $39 subscription on #GivingNewsDay. bit.ly/2WtxObX
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These are challenging times. Ensure your friends and loved ones have the vital information they need. Share the gift of local news this #GivingNewsDay. bit.ly/2Wo0Da2
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Risa Johnson retweeted
Hugh Weber@hughweber2 May 2020
Emerson, my 11 year old, is on a bit of a wild ride with the @USPS and our local mail carrier, Doug. And, I think there’s a deeper message to it all. First, the backstory...
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BREAKING: @GavinNewsom says school could start in late July/early August: “We are considering the prospect of an even earlier school year”
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Marisa Lagos@mlagos28 Apr 2020
Newsom lays out 4 stages for reopening. Says we are phase one now ... second is schools, some biz ... THIRD is higher risk biz like hair salons
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