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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jun 1

Resist and make a stand. Pedestrian overpasses make great places to be seen and show others they aren’t alone - even in ruby red areas like Upstate SC.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · May 1

Standing up for democracy at Falls Park, Greenville SC. “No hate, no fear, everyone is welcome here!”

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Apr 20

Over 2,000 protectors of democracy in bright red Greenville, SC.
@maddow.msnbc.com
#fiftyfiftyone #Indivisible #GoodTrouble #Protest

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Texas Tribune @texastribune.org · Mar 27

Breaking: A federal judge ruled that housing Texas prison inmates in sweltering facilities that lack air conditioning is unconstitutional, but declined to order the Texas Department of Justice to immediately install temporary or permanent air conditioning.

Federal judge rules prison heat conditions are unconstitutional, but doesn’t require air conditioning

About two-thirds of Texas prisons are not fully air conditioned, and dozens of inmates have died in the sweltering heat.

www.texastribune.org

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The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org · Mar 25

“In introducing our new format, we reflect on the example of the late Michael Burawoy. We hope the Magazine can carve out space for what he called a Living Sociology that engages multiple publics.“

Incoming editors Iris Pissaride & @juliettephd.bsky.social introduce our March issue. buff.ly/XhoQHjT

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 22

Representative William Timmons will not show up to respond to constituents, even while Congress is out of session. Hold your reps accountable!

Kathryn Harvey @kathrynforsc.bsky.social · Mar 21

Congressman Timmons has been AWOL from the Upstate, and this week Congress is in recess. Why won't he show his face? WhereIsWilliamTimmons.com.

#spartanburg #upstatesc #scpol #greenville

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 18

Haven’t seen the state of SC declare an end to recognizing Confederates Day yet. Truly shocking.

Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 18

Tina Belge, running for the at-large seat in Greenville City Council. She’s an expert on fair housing and infrastructure. We need to keep Greenville a beacon of blue in the Upstate!

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 15

Just finished walking in the Greenville St Patrick’s Day Parade supporting Tina Belge, an amazing candidate for Greenville City Council! Don’t wait for 2028, or even 2026. Progressive candidates need your support NOW.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 9

I’ve protested on the street, at the library, and in the park - but I’ve never protested from an overpass before. Until today! Finding new ways to get out the message. #FireElon #DumpDoge #Democracy

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 6

Spread the word and raise the pressure on our elected officials to *show up* and face their constituents.

Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Mar 1

Greenville, SC: Get ready to shake the streets. We march forth on March Fourth. #Solidarity

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Feb 14

The courage of transgender icons to stand up for LGBTQ+ rights will not be erased by this petty tyrant.

Cis-washing our national history is a betrayal of those who put their health and liberty on the line for greater equality.

www.cbsnews.com/amp/newyork/...

National Park Service removes "transgender" from Stonewall National Monument website

The National Park Service removed references to transgender and queer people from its website for the Stonewall National Monument, which is dedicated to the gay rights movement.

www.cbsnews.com

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Feb 12

There is power in being present in public space, seeing that you are not the only one filled to bursting with outrage.

A flyer for United Voices of Greenville describing a rally to occur in defiance of the Trump administration. February 16th at 3pm at Falls Park, Greenville SC.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Feb 5

It is cruel and ineffective to remove diverse stories that speak to our students from our schools. These topics are not always easy or comforting, but neither is being a teenager in a world that tells you that you don’t belong.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Feb 2

Before we end our first day of Black History Month, I want to raise a glass to Mary McLeod Bethune. An educator and activist who inspires me to see the potential in every student who enters my classroom.

www.nps.gov/mamc/learn/h...

Mary McLeod Bethune - Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service)

www.nps.gov

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 31

One Q I *cannot* get a straight answer on: how do I address dual-enrollment high school students who are trans in my college classroom? WH memo says using students’ name and pronouns will be considered “supporting transitioning.” The college, county schools, and federal guidance all disagree.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 30

The ACLU of SC is leading the way on what #pro-life really looks like. Speaking up to put and end to the #deathpenalty

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 30

One spark of hope for me: when we thought the Trump administration’s federal $ freeze was going to hurt our students, we had teachers and advocates immediately stepping up and speaking out. We can build on that.

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WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · Jan 29

Call your STATE SENATOR's office to VOTE NO!
www.wistv.com/2025/01/29/s...

SC Senate resumes debate on private school voucher program

After a week-long hiatus, South Carolina’s controversial school voucher bill is back up for debate at the State House.

www.wistv.com

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 29

If President Trump’s administration is successful at impounding federal funding - even for a few days - local advocacy groups who provide direct support without federal funding are going to be critical to getting families through this spiteful chaos.

Donate and support those helpers now.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 28

The sign on my classroom door stays up. If you are here to learn, you are welcome.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 21

Heads up sociologists, new Power Elite just dropped.

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 19

New card game Side Effects takes an irreverent spin on disorders and drugs to manage these maladies. Have fun trading prescriptions and inflicting trauma! #boardgames #tabletop

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Matt Cazessus @mattcaz.bsky.social · Jan 18

Trying out ISS Vanguard on a cold rainy day. Gloomhaven in space, with an amazing management. #boardgames #tabletop

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