Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Jovan

@mjb2002.bsky.social

350 followers 200 following 2.3K posts

Techie. Nudist. Alumnus of Williston-Elko High. Gen Y. My religion is he/him. #LLLA (1956-2021). #LLBAB (1976-2023). https://aikenareaprogressive.wordpress.com/

aikenareaprogressive.wordpress.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Pinned

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · May 22

Brian Kemp, Burt Jones & Chris Carr should be imprisoned for the femicide of Black women

#BlackFemicide #AdrianaSmith
#gapol #regionalnews
#H481 #Georgia

Brian Kemp, Burt Jones & Chris Carr should be imprisoned for the femicide of Black women

Atlanta, Ga. — The femicidial Republicans in Georgia’s state government have murdered yet another Black woman. And this time, not only did they murder this woman – they are now literally torturing …

aikenareaprogressive.wordpress.com

4 10

Reposted by Jovan

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 11h

D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51.

Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

38 610 1.4K

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

I know Skip 'Ban Kicking From Football' Bayless blew his top after that game.

FOX8 WGHP @myfox8.com · 1d

Carolina Panthers defeat Cowboys 30-27 after game-winning field goal

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) — The Panthers are back at .500 — and they did it dramatically, torching the NFL’s worst-ranked defense in a wild, back-and-forth victory over the Dallas Cowb…

myfox8.com

Reposted by Jovan

April Crowell @aprilcrowell.bsky.social · 1d

Not surprised.

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1d

In the first month of direct state aid for Missouri’s voucher scheme, 98% of funds went to religious schools...

missouriindependent.com/2025/10/13/n...

Nearly all state funding for Missouri school vouchers used for religious schools • Missouri Independent

As state funding begins directly fueling Missouri's voucher program, a majority of students use the money for religious education.

missouriindependent.com

1 1

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

Tuesday would have been George Floyd’s 52d birthday.

We need to honor him because like Mr. Kirk, he too was murdered.

WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 1d

In the Senate, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced a resolution to make October 14, 2025 — which would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday — a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. Scott called Kirk's death "a devastating loss."

‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk’ is this week: What to know

Last month, both chambers of Congress approved resolutions to honor Charlie Kirk, designating a day this week to remember the conservative influencer.

www.wjbf.com

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

And this is why @govpritzker.illinois.gov stopped vouchers in 2024.

I discussed this at great length the week Blackville-Hilda played Christ Church, the very type of school that benefits from the GOP’s voucher scheme, in late 2023.

aikenareaprogressive.wordpress.com/2023/11/12/i...

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

Allendale-Fairfax lost in Ridgeland, 30-0.

Blackville-Hilda defeated the host Wagener-Salley, 26-6.

Ridge Spring-Monetta defeated the host Williston-Elko, 26-8. Blue Devils' season of misery continues.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

Saluda blew out visiting Pelion, 51-7.

Denmark-Olar gets an upset win in Hardeeville, 24-7.

Batesburg-Leesville got a blow out win in Ninety Six, 42-7.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Aiken, Silver Bluff ran past W.J. Keenan, 27-8.

In Murphys Estates, Fox Creek got routed by the visiting Class AAA #2 school, Newberry, 41-14.

In Johnston, Thurmond ripped visiting American Leadership, 54-0.

McCormick got blown out at home to Ware Shoals, 48-0.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

Bethune-Bowman blew out visiting Saint John's, 58-0.

Orangeburg-Wilkinson sneaked past the host Hanahan, 18-12.

In Neeses, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler blew out Calhoun County, 50-7.

In Burnettown, Midland Valley inexplicably lost to visiting Gilbert, 21-14.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Augusta, Lucy Craft Laney blew out visiting George P. Butler, 44-0.

In Santee, Hampton County figuratively blew out the host Lake Marion, 56-0.

Branchville lost at home to the school from Hollywood, Baptist Hill, 20-13.

In Cordova, Edisto lost at home to Whale Branch, 28-24.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Sylvania, Screven County pecked Metter, 27-7.

Statesboro holds off Brunswick at home, 28-21.

Lincoln County goes to Washington and burns the host Tigers, 42-7.

In Augusta, Westside blew out Cross Creek in the Patriot homecoming game, 56-0.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Wrightsville, Ga., Johnson County blew out Wilkinson County, 40-7.

In Greensboro, Ga., Warren County ground out a 16-7 win over the host Lake Oconee.

In Augusta, ARC lost to visiting West Laurens, 21-7.

In Savannah, Swainsboro dominated Country Day, 42-14.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Augusta, Thomson absolutely steamrolled Glenn Hills, 66-0. Opponents have outscored the winless Spartans 424-18 thus far.

Hephzibah lost at home to Baldwin, 27-25.

Southeast Bulloch fell in Savannah to Jenkins, 37-28.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

In Springfield, Ga., Evans got blown out by Effingham County, 36-0.

In Twin City, Ga., ECI routed visiting Portal, 41-14.

In Milledgeville, Ga., Hancock Central lost to Georgia Military, 36-28.

In Gibson, Ga., Glascock County flogged visiting Twiggs County, 43-14.

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 1d

Other Week 7 finals:

On Thursday, October 9, Grovetown got blown out in Lawrenceville, Ga. by Archer, 42-0.

In Augusta, Ga., Harlem upset the host Aquinas, 21-14.

In Waynesboro, Burke County blew out visiting T.W. Josey, 48-8.

Reposted by Jovan

Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 2d

Republicans who purport to know nothing about their actual job and the people they work with--what crimes and lies they were accused of, what horrible statements they made--should not be in charge of an ant farm, much less the country.

They are all irredeemable liars.

8 19

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 2d

Last time it happened, Super Mario Bros. 2: the Lost Levels was just released-igami.

Scorigami @nflscorigami.bsky.social · 2d

🏈 DEN 13 - 11 NYJ
FINAL

❌ No Scorigami. That score has happened 2 times before.

Last time: Nov 16, 1986
Detroit Lions defeated Philadelphia Eagles

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 4d

1. Puerto Rico and DC would still have to ratify the Constitution.

2. Trump PACKED the US Supreme Court five years ago this month. There is nothing that prevents expanding SCOTUS – it’s badly needed.

3. There should be NO restrictions at all on abortion. It’s health care, just like all else.

Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 4d

OMIGOD. Citizens of the United States getting representation!!!

If you are against that, look inside yourself and ask why.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Thune: "If the Democrats had won the majority, they probably would've tried to nuke the filibuster. And then you'd have four new senators from Puerto Rico and DC, you'd have a packed Supreme Court, you'd have abortion on demand ... "

Reposted by Jovan

Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 4d

OMIGOD. Citizens of the United States getting representation!!!

If you are against that, look inside yourself and ask why.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

5 11

Reposted by Jovan

Republican Crimes Tracker @gopcrimes.bsky.social · 4d

We're building a list of every prominent Republican credibly accused of an election crime since 2000 with almost 100 added so far.

Republican Election Crimes List

List of Republicans who committed election crimes including stealing from campaigns, using straw donors, voter fraud and more.

thebastionusa.com

1 1 9

Reposted by Jovan

Republican Crimes Tracker @gopcrimes.bsky.social · 4d

#117/2025
State Rep. Mike Costlow [R-MO] allegedly lied on his 2024 candidate filing by denying a 2008 felony theft guilty plea in Georgia in violation of state law that bars felons from holding office.

When your résumé starts with “felon” and ends with “liar,” public service isn’t for you.

Missouri GOP lawmaker accused by rival of lying about felony on candidate declaration • Missouri Independent

Max Calfo, who lost the primary for the 108th District in 2024, said he has documents proving incumbent, state Rep. Mike Costlow, lied on his candidate declarations.

missouriindependent.com

3 17 37

Reposted by Jovan

Ultimate Classic Rock @ultclassicrock.bsky.social · 4d

These songs show that the late Moody Blues member was more than just a singer in a rock 'n' roll band: ultimateclassicrock.com/john-lodge-s...

Top 10 John Lodge Songs

A list of the 10 best songs by Moody Blues bass player and singer John Lodge.

ultimateclassicrock.com

2 3

Reposted by Jovan

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

1.4K 8.5K 15K

Reposted by Jovan

astrea aniseya 🇵🇸🇨🇦 @creepybarbie.bsky.social · 4d

lmfao they really want to just alienate a large portion of their fans huh?

1 3 6

Jovan @mjb2002.bsky.social · 4d

5️⃣ people have been named as the Assholes Of the Week.

Assholes Of the Week for October 10

The second week of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Kink Month, National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, Bullying Prevention Month, National Archives Month and National Piz…

aikenareaprogressive.wordpress.com