#Sociologist at @OhioU w/ interests in Appalachia, development, the environment, food, hunger, poverty & social movements. Lover of Irish music & the outdoors.
Athens, Ohio
Joined March 2011
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The historic flooding continues, but we already know it's going to require a lot of resources in the coming days. We're collecting verified information on donation funds, resources for local and state official communications, and other helpful info here: appalshop.org/floodsupport
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You cannot sell or manufacture illegal weapons of war in CA.
And if you do, there are now 40 million people that can collect $10,000 from you for engaging in that illegal activity.
We’re using Texas’ perverse abortion law to ACTUALLY save lives. apnews.com/article/abortion-…
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Hey #SocTwitter (*especially those who may be worried about missing @ASAnews this year!) -- join the @ASA_PWSC section tomorrow at 1 pm EST for our chat about "Not Strictly Sociology," featuring a group of us who have found jobs outside the discipline @Anesis @alizaluft
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News flash: If you outlaw abortions, ban mask mandates, dictate what educators can teach in schools, and stop people from voting, you're not the party of "limited government."
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Fossil fuel firms ‘have humanity by the throat’, says UN head in blistering attack | Climate crisis | The Guardian theguardian.com/environment/…
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Q: Why have we failed to act on climate change?
A: Obstruction.
We need to understand better the actors, organizations, strategies and tactics.
Join us June 8,9,10 online. conference2022.cssn.org/e/re…
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I never stop being alarmed by charts like this one, from @NASA and @NOAA. climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs…
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"We all suffer from exposure to pollution in this country, but some significantly more than others, thanks to what's called environmental racism," John Oliver explained.ow.ly/9Ct350IYjvV
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"In the past decade, athletes have become more outspoken on issues of racism, homophobia, sexism, American militarism, immigrant rights and other issues. They all stand on Robinson's shoulders." cdreams.news/3jLfC9Y
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Breaking: The Ohio Supreme Court has declared a fourth set of legislative maps invalid.
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Meat prices increased by double digits.
Tyson’s CEO says they’re asking customers to “pay for inflation.”
Meanwhile, Tyson’s posted $1 billion in profits last quarter — a 48% increase from the first quarter of 2021.
Don't be fooled. This is about corporate greed. It always is.
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Michael Whitten retired WV coal miner “If there is one thing we have to deal with it’s climate change. And it will take years but Manchin is stopping us. Where does he think his grandchildren will live?”
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The world’s leading scientific body on climate change released a damning report this week.
The big takeaway: Government and business leaders "are lying, and the results will be catastrophic." #ClimateCrisis #IPCC
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Without a serious conversation about reparations and a commitment to land reform in the US, food justice will remain out of reach.
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Amazing how silent most of the country is as some of us shout #FreeBrittneyGriner.Imagine the National uproar if it was #TomBrady or #AaronRodgers who was being held against their will by #Putin in a #Russian jail.
@WNBA #FreeUkraine #LGBTQIA #BlackLivesMatter #FreeBritney Today
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It's that #StPatricksDay time of year again when we reflect on "The Real Irish-American History They Don't Teach You in School" cdreams.news/3qcsadW
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Of the Irish: shamrocks [likely wood sorrel?] watercresses, roots and other herbs they feed upon. Oatmeal and butter they cram together. They drink whey, milk and beef broth.
Edmund Campion, 1571
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“Substantial and compelling evidence shows beyond a reasonable doubt that the main goal of the individuals who drafted the second revised plan was to favor the Republican Party and disfavor the Democratic Party,” the court wrote in its decision.
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"Up to 13 million more people world-wide could face food deprivation, while the international prices of food and animal feed could rise by up to 22% this year and in 2023 as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to the U.N.’s food agency."
againsthunger.us/3tWoRJg