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Efforts to erode public education in Kentucky by ballot has repeatedly failed over the last few years. Tennessee, I'm begging us to hang in there.
UPDATE: Private School Vouchers LOSE in Kentucky — even as Trump won there
@GovBillLee take the hint, buddy
I have learned that the new pizza place in town carries Kentucky pumpkin barrel ale and that sounds like a great piece of knowledge for tomorrow. – at Tazewell, TN
It's almost laughable that I can see an article hook that begins with, "I see myself in the tradition of the Whigs" and know that I'm about to read D. Brooks being insufferable once again. – at Tazewell, TN
For entirely irrational and petty reasons, I hate Vandy. That said, I think I just felt the one and only joy I will ever experience in watching them win a game. The conflict rages within me. – at Tennessee, USA
The most East Tennessee thing you will ever see, but also 100% something you can expect. – at Harrogate, TN
I agree with Wajahat. I want a mad as hell Appalachian woman to switch his fingers every time he reaches for his lies. I want me channeling my mamaw, in other words.
I disagree with the prep Dems did with Walz. They told him to be nice to Vance, who is one of the most unpopular VP candidates in history. This is only normalizing his extremism and his hate against women. Dumb. Dems playing scared for no reason.
#VPDebate2024
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Vance just loosely linked his mom’s addiction problem to the border— stopping short of claiming the two are directly linked as he once did in an ad👇🏽
The truth is she took pills from people at a facility she worked at. Nothing to do with immigrants.
Wow — a 2022 JD Vance ad was community noted for him blaming undocumented immigrants for his mothers addiction problem when she actually stole prescribed medication from her patients as a nurse👇🏽
Link: shortform.com/blog/jd-vance-…
The government needs to do its job? I thought our problems in Appalachia were created by our laziness, JD? – at Tazewell, TN
After the storms, I'm madder at Vance than usual, so I wish nothing but the absolute worst for him tonight. Appalachia will inevitably come up and if I hear the word on his lips my TV may not survive. – at Tazewell, TN
And please, if you see someone say this is what we Appalachians deserve this for where we live and how votes turn out here, tell them there are those of us on the ground who don't give up and are doing the work they won't. And I wish them the best when karma runs her course.
I'm sick with the thought of what is happening in our communities after Helene passed through. I hope, hope, hope the Nolichucky Dam will hold. Our BIL works for TDOT and has been out all night to monitor. I just want everyone to stay safe – at Tazewell, TN
Fun fact: this is Dennis Boggs, who we regularly hired to come to campus for Lincoln events and the university's Homecoming. My personal favorite was of him hoisting the Alpha's taxidermy groundhog in the Homecoming parade.
Boosting across platforms: Kelle Jolly does an amazing job encouraging young musicians and storytellers in Appalachia. By donating to her fundraiser below, you will help cover the cost of registration for 8 Black Appalachian Storytellers.
DONATE HERE: gofund.me/ca6d4ce8 – at Tazewell, TN