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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Truth and love must prevail over lies and hatred. Born 90 years ago today, Vaclav Havel provided these evergreen words of encouragement: “Pravda a láska musí zvítězit nad lží a nenávistí.” Photo credit: Mimi Fronczak Rogers For more, check out The Prague Post Archives

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Alas, there’s also this: “He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.”

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This Independemce Day, re-read the 250yo Declaration & think about these words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.”

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

One of the documents I carry in my pocket every day is inspiring, aspirational & informs my core beliefs. (Save the merciless Indian savages line.) This is America’s vision statement. It reminds us that none can take our rights from us. They are inalienable.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Back in the day, as a congressional staffer, one of my jobs was to take visiting constituents on tours of the US Capitol. I'm channeling that energy again Saturday when I team up w/ historian Dale Martin to talk about eagles, bison, corn, tobacco, turkeys & symbols of liberty.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

After work, I was wowed by the beautiful and amazing ensemble performance pictured here. A powerful poetry recitation accompanied by jazz and hair sculpturing. Thank you to the Bozeman Poetry Collective, the Black Student Union, Cultures Roots, Tinworls, and Studio Wheelhouse.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

The Great American Fleecing Bah bah BOHICA

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

On this day, every year, we honor an American hero.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

We are all Hungarians today! Köszönöm for showing us the way. Sziget is gonna be lit this year!

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Humans, In these dark times as our so-called leaders fail us & sow hate, remember we’re better than that. And stronger. Everyone on this blue marble wants a brighter future for our kids. I offer love & respect. I work toward peace, prosperity & justice for all. In liberty, your neighbor, Wendy

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

How do legal institutions shape economic opportunity in Indian Country? Join us April 16-17 at ilani Casino & Resort in Ridgefield, WA 9.5 CLE credits approved in OR 9.5 CLE credits pending in WA rezcap.eventbrite.com

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It’s a little too little and a little too late, but Wendy’s still gonna celebrate. And maybe with a Native American in charge of DHS, ICE will stop stalking and detaining people whose ancestors have been here since time immemorial.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

TFW when you miss your mentor and are also kind of glad he does not have to witness all of [gestures wildly in every direction]. Sending good vibes to my liberty-loving friends who will gather in DC tonight to honor another of our mentors. 🌈❤️🕊️

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

“Nebát se a nekrást.” (Don’t be scared and don’t steal.) TG Masaryk knew what was up. The first president of the Czechoslovak Republic, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk was the kind of leader America needs right now.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

20 yrs ago, when I applied for a job at the Institute for Humane Studies, the 2nd stage of the interview process was to create the curriculum for a weeklong summer seminar. I called mine sth like Exploring Western Ideas, set it in St. Louis & included a visit to the arch. This is my 1st time here.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Greetings from the gateway to the West where my new hero @scottyb.bsky.social shares how the Ferguson Public Library showed up for their community in 2014.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Just some random fat dude who wipes his butt with the U.S. Constitution. #ICEMonkey #ThatChunkyMonkey #ThugMonkeys #ThoseChunkyMonkeys

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

I am not a socialist I am not a communist I am not a progressive I am not a Democrat I love free markets I love free trade I love the rule of law I love America And I have read our charter documents That’s why I protested yesterday

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Pres Dumpster Fire, Sorry you can’t put wood up. Don’t punish those who can. Let us dance in the street. We don’t wamt your hate, lies & violence. We want life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness! 🌈❤️🕊️ Fellow Americans, Save the republic, dance in the street, show Ben Franklin we can keep it.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I’ve begun thinking of this administration as the insane clown posse: nihilistic, bad makeup, and asking “governance! How does it work?”

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

Rewriting history the wrong way: forcibly erasing history in an attempt to prop up feeble-minded men with perverse notions of what should be. The right way: speculative history that explores “what if” scenarios that showcase what could be if we appeal to our better angels.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Tonight I was reminded that some folks fail to apprehend this flag as a symbol of enlightenment, of our growing understanding of the full spectrum of humanity, and of our ever-expanding ability to embrace pluralism. This flag represents the best of us. Love all, serve all.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

When you look at a $2 bill or the Declaration of Independence, remember how these brave men battled tyranny: w/ their words & the courage of their convictions as they functionally signed their own death warrant, standing fast & true in principled opposition to a merciless despot.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government” and whenever things get so far wrong “they may be relied on to set them to rights." Thomas Jefferson expressing his faith in Americans and America’s revolutionary ideals in a letter to Richard Price Jan. 8. 1789

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Nobody wants to sound like a broken record, but omgaga.

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Wendy Riker Purnell @trypluralism.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Thanks, coach. Running Ducks are forever. 💛🕊️

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