Jessica Mahone
@jessmahone.bsky.social
Data and research nerd | Local news, civic information, civic efficacy | Single dog mom to Rocky and Mocha🌈 | Alum: King College, ETSU (x2), Florida | Views mine | She/her
🚨 Urgent Intervention: Fewer assets, higher need — national and policy action most critical
September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🚨 Urgent Intervention: Fewer assets, higher need — national and policy action most critical
🛟 Monitor & Support: Fewer assets, lower need — relatively stable but vulnerable over time
September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🛟 Monitor & Support: Fewer assets, lower need — relatively stable but vulnerable over time
🚀 Leverage Opportunity: More assets, higher need — strong potential to mobilize resources
September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🚀 Leverage Opportunity: More assets, higher need — strong potential to mobilize resources
🌱 Strengthen & Scale: More assets, lower need — opportunities to expand and model sustainability
September 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🌱 Strengthen & Scale: More assets, lower need — opportunities to expand and model sustainability
Today, I had to let my sweet Mocha May go (yes, I gave my dog a middle name). Her health took a sudden turn over the past couple of days, and I had to make the hardest decision I've ever made.
I was so lucky to be her human, and I will miss her terribly.
I was so lucky to be her human, and I will miss her terribly.
October 17, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Today, I had to let my sweet Mocha May go (yes, I gave my dog a middle name). Her health took a sudden turn over the past couple of days, and I had to make the hardest decision I've ever made.
I was so lucky to be her human, and I will miss her terribly.
I was so lucky to be her human, and I will miss her terribly.
The top two pictures are of I-26 in Erwin, TN. Helene has severed both Interstate routes between TN and NC.
September 28, 2024 at 3:38 AM
The top two pictures are of I-26 in Erwin, TN. Helene has severed both Interstate routes between TN and NC.
He declared a state of emergency a little while ago, later than it should have been but better than never.
September 27, 2024 at 10:09 PM
He declared a state of emergency a little while ago, later than it should have been but better than never.
This is my hometown today.
September 27, 2024 at 9:52 PM
This is my hometown today.
fIsCaL cOnSeRvAtIvE
September 17, 2024 at 12:27 PM
fIsCaL cOnSeRvAtIvE
A palindrome. I guess that's kinda cool.
September 17, 2024 at 2:49 AM
A palindrome. I guess that's kinda cool.
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery
September 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM
If you see this, quote post with a beach photo from your gallery
Hits different than it did three days ago
August 31, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Hits different than it did three days ago
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie
August 20, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie
I know we all already know it, but it's great to be reminded that Ben Sasse was not even remotely qualified to be president of UF.
August 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM
I know we all already know it, but it's great to be reminded that Ben Sasse was not even remotely qualified to be president of UF.
LOL, I'd love to know more about this person and why she was not able to get a job in any other Congressional office.
August 12, 2024 at 5:02 PM
LOL, I'd love to know more about this person and why she was not able to get a job in any other Congressional office.
Maybe political opponents shouldn't commit crimes if they don't want to be prosecuted.
Again, it's hard to read this in good faith. It's so divorced from actual reality.
Again, it's hard to read this in good faith. It's so divorced from actual reality.
July 14, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Maybe political opponents shouldn't commit crimes if they don't want to be prosecuted.
Again, it's hard to read this in good faith. It's so divorced from actual reality.
Again, it's hard to read this in good faith. It's so divorced from actual reality.
I read this, and it's even worse than the headline. She discusses political violence without mentioning January 6, and it's hard to think that's not on purpose. Not sure what this example actually means, but I think it's probably a reference to protests.
July 14, 2024 at 4:38 PM
I read this, and it's even worse than the headline. She discusses political violence without mentioning January 6, and it's hard to think that's not on purpose. Not sure what this example actually means, but I think it's probably a reference to protests.
Honestly, kind of amused that this gag from SEC shorts at the end of the season before last is the subject of a lawsuit.
May 21, 2024 at 10:49 PM
Honestly, kind of amused that this gag from SEC shorts at the end of the season before last is the subject of a lawsuit.
Please join me Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET for my talk on policy and local news. I'm presenting an overview of bills that have been introduced in state legislatures since 2017, along with analysis of trends in proposals and challenges to passage and impact.
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April 19, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Please join me Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET for my talk on policy and local news. I'm presenting an overview of bills that have been introduced in state legislatures since 2017, along with analysis of trends in proposals and challenges to passage and impact.
Sign up: unc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Picture of the staff who operate this Bluesky account:
March 31, 2024 at 11:03 PM
Picture of the staff who operate this Bluesky account:
Why does Google keep doing this? Not even being snarky about Mississippi State. I just do not understand why so many results from UNC's website are labeled as Mississippi State.
December 6, 2023 at 2:07 PM
Why does Google keep doing this? Not even being snarky about Mississippi State. I just do not understand why so many results from UNC's website are labeled as Mississippi State.
This is art.
Courtesy of no context college football on the bird site.
Courtesy of no context college football on the bird site.
September 17, 2023 at 12:30 AM
This is art.
Courtesy of no context college football on the bird site.
Courtesy of no context college football on the bird site.