Matt Cazessus

SC Library Board Member Thinks Kids Get Mastectomies From School — Assigned The Greenville County board member's embrace of conspiracy theories shows the impact of the GOP’s continued politicization of previously apolitical local roles.

The very worst kind of people running library boards. Educational spaces should not be battlegrounds for culture wars. Show up to support your local library to ensure we keep diverse, inclusive resources for everyone. 📚

@assignedmedia.org

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Measles outbreak in South Carolina reaches 920 cases New public exposures have been reported at an Upstate grocery store, restaurant, business, and government office.

Infectious diseases that we eradicated years ago are flourishing in the Upstate. Stop allowing pseudoscience and bad politics to undermine our safety.

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Green laser writing scrolling on the side of a pedestrian overpass reads “Abolish ICE”

Protestors on pedestrian overpass hold up six foot tall banner that reads “END ICE” with an inflatable Statue of Liberty on opposite side.

Adding to our weekly pedestrian bridge protest over I-385 in Greenville by adding laser projection “Abolish ICE” to our display. Resist publicly. Create joy.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

“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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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.

Call your STATE SENATOR's office to VOTE NO!
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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.

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

Heads up sociologists, new Power Elite just dropped.

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

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

As educators we ought to take special efforts to bring these overlooked and shameful histories to light. Our many of our first-year college students have a paper-thin understanding of race relations in America.

My wife walked down the aisle to take my hand in marriage to “Aerith’s’ Theme” (FFVII) so… every day?