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Outdoor startups see supercharged growth during COVID-19 era

TechCrunch

In South Dakota, the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area saw a 59% increase in visitors from 2019 to 2020. After the initial and extreme drop-off in engagement early as national parks closed, private camping sites shut down and domestic travel ceased, many outdoor startups have had a breakout year.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

Kindful

If, however, through your research, you can establish a clear connection between your programs and their funding history and priorities, it’s still worth reaching out to that funder and introducing your organization. National Forest Foundation. First Nations Development Institute. National Forest Foundation.

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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

Columbus vs Indigenous Peoples’ Day Holiday Timeline History. Roosevelt made Columbus Day a national holiday. 1946: The United Nations Charter is signed, without any mention of indigenous peoples. 1989: South Dakota becomes the first state to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ day.

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Democrats want a truce with Section 230 supporters

The Verge

The bill is co-sponsored by Republican John Thune of South Dakota, and some Republican lawmakers probed the nuances of internet law. “There may be some who try to use this hearing as an opportunity to create a clip for social media or to make a few partisan headlines, but that’s not what this hearing is for.”. Ron Wyden (D-OR) in 1996.

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Meet the lieutenant governor pushing Democrats to get serious about weed

The Verge

When he ran in the Senate primary in 2016, Fetterman says he was the only candidate nationally calling for legalization, a cause he has pushed in some form or other ever since. “I Some of that enthusiasm has trickled up to the national level. I find the Democrats’ platform on it cowardly, and, on the wrong side of history,” he said. “So

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Senator Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026

Fast Company Tech

history, chose his 83rd birthday to share his decision not to run for another term in Kentucky and to retire when his current term ends. Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota gave him a warm handshake, and a dozen others senators soon did so as well. confirmation as the nations top health official. Kennedy Jr.s