Mark Charles

I am convinced that if we want to forge a better path forward, we must first understand how we arrived at our chaotic & divisive present. In other words, we need to create a more accurate #CommonMemory. And I would like to ask for your help in doing that. gofundme.com/f/common-memor…

This week I spoke about how after 2 weeks of cold, snow & icy weather our temperatures in DC are finally warming up above freezing. A perfect time to talk about the Navajo traditions of Laughing Parties & rolling in the snow. I invite you to watch. youtube.com/watch?v=uzg-ok…

I lament that the United States of America is becoming a military dictatorship.

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. It's been a few weeks since I posted My Second Cup of Coffee. I've used the past month to reframe and focus some of my work. I invite you to join me this morning as I discuss sharpening my efforts on playing the long game. youtube.com/watch?v=IfIpDn…

Dear members of Congress (from both parties in the House and the Senate). If you are truly working for the good of our country, quit paying yourselves until you pass a budget.

Over My Second Cup of Coffee I discuss the Shock & Denial behind USA's inability to rescind Medals of Honor for its Massacre at Wounded Knee. Why is our nation unable to face its own history? It's a symptom of a much deeper wound. I invite you to join me. youtube.com/watch?v=b3Q-4V…

Yá'át'ééh abíní. Went for a run this AM, no phone, no camera, no pictures. Just my barefoot shoes. Stopped mid-run to greet the sunrise with my prayers. It was gorgeous. In a chaotic world intent on making us reactive, it’s important to start the day in stillness. Walk in beauty.

Ya'at'eeh my relatives and happy #IndigenousPeoplesDay. At noon ET an Interview with me on the @nativenews_net podcast: Native Bidaské will be streamed on YouTube. You can watch the interview using this link. I invite you to join. youtu.be/nEiteUX639o

After observing our nation's confounding efforts to respond to the assassination of #charliekirk, I decided to offer a few thoughts on my podcast "My Second Cup of Coffee". This is the intro to that episode. Full Episode on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=xqdERe…

Yá'át'ééh my relatives. After observing our nation's confounding efforts to respond to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, I decided to offer a few thoughts. I invite you to join me for this important conversation over My Second Cup of Coffee. youtube.com/watch?v=xqdERe…

Within a span of 10 minutes, 2 shootings took place on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. We are obsessed with the political shooting at UVU in Utah but barely noticed the one at Evergreen High School in CO. Violence has no place in our politics, or in our schools.

This morning I went for a run. During my run the sun rose. I stopped, thanked Creator for the beauty of creation and the gift of a new day. I also prayed for our world; for the strength and courage to walk in that beauty. I then continued my run. Walk in beauty my relatives.

The other day I was shown an ad on social media for an @elonmusk owned/run business. I promptly reported it as a political ad.

On Wednesday, over my first cup of coffee, I shared some thoughts re: power and authority. Walk in beauty my relatives. youtube.com/shorts/du0auB0…

My Second Cup of Coffee: In the past few weeks the US Government has deployed the Nation Guard throughout the District. Many people find this shocking but, as a Native man who moved to DC from the Rez, I see this for what it is; just more of the same. youtube.com/watch?v=zjsD6A…

On August 6 and again on August 9th, 1945 the United States of America committed acts of state sponsored terrorism and genocide with the nuclear bombing of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. Killing 80,000 and 40,000 people respectively. youtube.com/watch?v=dtN6i6…