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I have always been intersted in Native American culture, and I loved teaching it to younger children. I have read the article, and was so very moved by it! There is a GREAT deal to discuss.

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So happy you appreciated the article – yes, it’s a great one. I’m really happy that you’re trying Article club this month. Everyone is kind and thoughtful; you’ll have a good time.

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Hello! Looking forward to reading and discussing this article. Separating indigenous families caused irreversible harm where I live and I'm hoping to always understand what were the effects of such policies.

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Great to have you back in the discussion, Abde!

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Hi, I’m happy to join this month’s discussion too!

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Happy that you’re happy to join!

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Hello, I am looking forward to reading and discussing this article with everyone. I am especially interested in reading through the lens of being a mother myself.

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Will be great to have you, Melissa! And if you know of more moms who might want to join, please spread the word!

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i'm in! i haven't read this before but am interested in learning more about the nuances of motherhood and society's hypocrisy against women, particularly that of indigenous women. i have a lot of thoughts about how parenthood has become simultaneously inaccessible but also ??? is it part of the neoliberal project to convince us that our lives aren't fulfilled unless you become a parent ???

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Thank you for sharing your interest in this discussion, Summer. Also I look forward to talking about “neoliberal” because sometimes I think I understand that word, and other times I don’t! :) (In other news, I’m going to be raffling Ms. Murdoch’s book! Do you think you might win?)

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Hello everyone! I’m in y’all! I’m excited to read the article and discuss with everyone! I live in Oklahoma and I’m always down to read about how Native/Indigenous peoples are impacted by racism on these lands. I look forward to seeing everyone at the end of the month! 💕

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Wonderful news that you’re in! Oklahoma seems to be at the center of many of these issues and so I look forward to hearing more about your perspective. See you soon!

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I am interested in Native American culture. Why did North Dakota write to a journalist about a woman and her desire to foster a child???? So White people get to determine who gets to be a mom??? This made my blood boil so I need to read the rest and see if entire article will make me equally mad.

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Given what I know about you and about the article, your blood might continue to boil! I’m happy that you’re joining this month’s discussion and am looking forward to hearing your thoughts and viewpoints.

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Well, that makes me unhappy. I am trying to bring my blood pressure down from the daily enjoyment of the petrie dish I work in.

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Hi, I’m in, obviously, and looking forward to discussing this article with you! In particular I’m interested in how mothers react to and resonate with this piece.

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