John Massey
@jmassey262.bsky.social
Husband, father of two amazing daughters, runner, recreation professional, Democrat, southerner, former Presbyterian youth minister, adult PK (iykyk), and generally concerned citizen.
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Park Circle Pride, arguably South Carolina's most vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ festival, will return to North Charleston in early June.
Park Circle Pride returns to North Charleston with 40+ events celebrating LGBTQ+ community
Park Circle Pride, arguably South Carolina's most vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ festival, will return to North Charleston in early June.
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May 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Park Circle Pride, arguably South Carolina's most vibrant and inclusive LGBTQ+ festival, will return to North Charleston in early June.
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Here are my top 10 graduation dogs!
May 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Here are my top 10 graduation dogs!
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Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society
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Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society
NEW HAVEN, CT—Calling such concern for linguistic precision a clear indicator of a thriving country, a panel of historians from Yale University issued a statement Thursday announcing that quibbling over the exact definition of a concentration camp was a sign of a healthy society. “Studies of the past tell us that nitpicking the particular semantics […]
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April 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Historians: Quibbling Over Exact Definition Of Concentration Camp Sign Of Healthy Society
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Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
March 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Trump Says He Won’t Rule Out Third Reich
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The lawsuit includes a photo of a notebook found in John Barnett's truck when he died by suicide, bearing the message, "I pray Boeing Pays!!!" In response to the new lawsuit, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by John Barnett's death and extend our condolences to his family."
Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing
The lawsuit includes a photo of a notebook found in John Barnett's truck when he died by suicide, bearing the message, "I pray Boeing Pays!!!" In response to the new lawsuit, Boeing said in a statemen...
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March 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The lawsuit includes a photo of a notebook found in John Barnett's truck when he died by suicide, bearing the message, "I pray Boeing Pays!!!" In response to the new lawsuit, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by John Barnett's death and extend our condolences to his family."
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New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
WASHINGTON—In a decisive victory for longtime champions of the cause, congressional leaders announced Wednesday the passage of a new federal law mandating that all women talk with a baby voice. “Under...
theonion.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:29 PM
New Federal Law Mandates Women Talk With Baby Voice
McLeod Plantation Historic Site is a wonderful place to learn about the history of the people who built and worked this land, not whom it’s named for.
March 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
McLeod Plantation Historic Site is a wonderful place to learn about the history of the people who built and worked this land, not whom it’s named for.
Jonas Salk is spinning in his grave.
Lawmakers assert anti-vaccine mandate legislation is just about COVID. It's nowhere in the bill.
A push against vaccine mandates in SC isn't new. Some lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill they assert is just about COVID-19. But the term isn't in the bill
www.postandcourier.com
March 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Jonas Salk is spinning in his grave.
SC schools suffer from massive teacher shortages. This is throwing gas on the fire.
Funding cuts from Trump administration cancelled millions for SC teacher training
Funding cuts from President Donald Trump's federal government have hit some of South Carolina's teacher training programs meant to fix an educator shortage.
www.postandcourier.com
March 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
SC schools suffer from massive teacher shortages. This is throwing gas on the fire.
And they’re encouraging every other European supplier to do the same. No worries. I’m sure Pete Hegseth will come up with a solid plan.
Norwegian fuel supplier refuses U.S. warships over Ukraine
Haltbakk Bunkers will cease supplying fuel to U.S. forces in Norway and American ships docking in Norwegian ports, citing dissatisfaction with recent U.S. policy towards Ukraine.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
March 2, 2025 at 12:35 AM
And they’re encouraging every other European supplier to do the same. No worries. I’m sure Pete Hegseth will come up with a solid plan.
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“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
Zelensky Walked Into a Trap
Donald Trump and J. D. Vance appear to have entered today’s Oval Office meeting with the goal of generating a pretext for a diplomatic break with Ukraine.
theatln.tc
February 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Trump and Vance appear to have entered the meeting with the intention of berating Zelensky and drawing him into an argument as a pretext for the diplomatic break,” Jonathan Chait writes: theatln.tc/ejdvMpQT
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This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
GLENN: Why don't you wear a suit? You're at the highest level in this country's office & you refuse to wear a suit. A lot of Americans have problems with you not respecting the office.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
ZELENSKYY: I will wear a costume after this war will finish. Maybe something like yours. Maybe something better.
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This scrum of pot-bellied, sunken-chested betas trying to bully an all-black clad badass Eastern European wasteland survivor while dressed like Men’s Wearhouse mannequins is peak cinema.
Pissing off farmers seems like a good strategy.
'I don't have a Plan B': SC farmers threatened by federal funding freeze face uncertainty
Produce and animal farmers in Greenville and Anderson are scrambling to cut down on operational costs as a federal funding freeze creates business uncertainty.
www.postandcourier.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Pissing off farmers seems like a good strategy.
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Funny how they talk about “financial discipline and responsibility” when talking about overdraft fees or student loans. But those values disappear when talking about bailouts for Wall St. banks, Savings and Loans, the auto industry, etc.
SC Sen. Tim Scott seeks elimination of Biden-era cap on bank overdraft fees
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott pledged to undo Biden-era regulations he says are harming the financial industry. He's starting by bringing back overdraft fees.
www.postandcourier.com
February 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Funny how they talk about “financial discipline and responsibility” when talking about overdraft fees or student loans. But those values disappear when talking about bailouts for Wall St. banks, Savings and Loans, the auto industry, etc.
This is horrifying. Although it makes total sense that Trump wants to get rid of the people most capable of critical thought.
There goes a generation of promising health care workers. I’m sure there won’t be any serious consequences.
There goes a generation of promising health care workers. I’m sure there won’t be any serious consequences.
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
www.nytimes.com
February 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
This is horrifying. Although it makes total sense that Trump wants to get rid of the people most capable of critical thought.
There goes a generation of promising health care workers. I’m sure there won’t be any serious consequences.
There goes a generation of promising health care workers. I’m sure there won’t be any serious consequences.
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"The idea that they can somehow obliterate these sources is dead wrong — scientists in general and astronomers in particular are not going to take these threats lying down"
You cannot and will not make us forget Vera Rubin's legacy. 🔭 🧪
You cannot and will not make us forget Vera Rubin's legacy. 🔭 🧪
Scientists alarmed as Rubin Observatory changes biography of astronomer Vera Rubin amid Trump's push to end DEI efforts
"The idea that they can somehow obliterate these sources is dead wrong — scientists in general and astronomers in particular are not going to take these threats lying down."
www.space.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"The idea that they can somehow obliterate these sources is dead wrong — scientists in general and astronomers in particular are not going to take these threats lying down"
You cannot and will not make us forget Vera Rubin's legacy. 🔭 🧪
You cannot and will not make us forget Vera Rubin's legacy. 🔭 🧪
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Nature valentines.
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February 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Nature valentines.
Thanks to my Patrons for keeping me drawing www.patreon.com/birdandmoon
Thanks to my Patrons for keeping me drawing www.patreon.com/birdandmoon
Sunset at the edge of America. #follybeach
February 9, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Sunset at the edge of America. #follybeach
Crossing my fingers this’ll actually happen. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
Saluda Grade rail corridor comes with $31.5M price tag. Who's covering the cost?
The Saluda Grade rail line is selling for $31.5 million this summer to a conservancy that will turn it into an SC and NC rail trail. The build could take years.
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February 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Crossing my fingers this’ll actually happen. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
"We don't have an Elon Musk in South Carolina," Hiott said. "But it'll be similar to what's going on in Washington."
Translation: “We don’t have a tech bro, billionaire nazi, so we’ll have to find a local klan loving, millionaire racist instead.”
Translation: “We don’t have a tech bro, billionaire nazi, so we’ll have to find a local klan loving, millionaire racist instead.”
Statehouse Republicans want to bring Trump's DEI policy, Elon Musk's 'DOGE' to South Carolina
House Speaker Murrell Smith told South Carolina reporters he will convene a statehouse panel similar to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
www.postandcourier.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"We don't have an Elon Musk in South Carolina," Hiott said. "But it'll be similar to what's going on in Washington."
Translation: “We don’t have a tech bro, billionaire nazi, so we’ll have to find a local klan loving, millionaire racist instead.”
Translation: “We don’t have a tech bro, billionaire nazi, so we’ll have to find a local klan loving, millionaire racist instead.”
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Botany valentine. Another from years past. New one on Monday!
February 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Botany valentine. Another from years past. New one on Monday!
If history has taught us anything, it’s that forced relocation of indigenous people always works out great.
The utter inhumanity and casual racism are stunning.
Almost as stunning as the republican congressional silence.
The utter inhumanity and casual racism are stunning.
Almost as stunning as the republican congressional silence.
An Unbound Trump Pushes an Improbable Plan for Gaza
Once a critic of nation building, the president now envisions taking over a Middle East enclave, driving out its Palestinian population and transforming it into “the Riviera of the Middle East.”
www.nytimes.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
If history has taught us anything, it’s that forced relocation of indigenous people always works out great.
The utter inhumanity and casual racism are stunning.
Almost as stunning as the republican congressional silence.
The utter inhumanity and casual racism are stunning.
Almost as stunning as the republican congressional silence.
Absolute f**king stupidity.
For a photo op & a bragging media post, Trump minions at the USACoE have thrown away millions of gals of #water farmers were relying on for later this year. This water will not be captured, will not be useful for cities or farms or firefighting. It is now lost.
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Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Absolute f**king stupidity.