Appalachian, storyteller, writer, & ordained chaplain dedicated to justice & hope. ED @AppFunders, Fmr. ED @DefineAmerican. Tweets are my own.
Louisville, KY
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After much reflection, I've decided to step back from this platform. While X connects many, it also fuels polarization & misinformation, impacting communities like #Appalachia, which deserve the truth.
I'm eager to work toward a more informed, equitable America in other spaces.
Who is Appalachian?
Where is #Appalachia?
Is there an Appalachian vote?
What role does Appalachia play in politics?
All questions in this important piece. The region is not the "stand-in" for "white working-class voters" many think it to be.
courier-journal.com/story/ne…
Although @JDVance1 wasn't born or educated in #Appalachia, his book's title frames a narrative folks often associate. Our region is not monolithic. As we see a renewed spotlight with his #VP pick, the national discourse should reflect our diversity, complexity, & strength.
I’m a peacemaker but these hands are ready.
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Meaningful to re-see (this time on video) spirited faces & energy of leaders in our region & across the @AppFunders.
By joining, you'll connect w/ passionate folk & impactful orgs dedicated to lasting impact in #Appalachia. We also have FUN!
#Philanthropy
appalachiafunders.org/become…
A month after the Annual Gathering, and we're still feeling invigorated, inspired, and most of all thankful to be in network with so many wonderful leaders. Check out this video recap, and learn more about becoming a member today!
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Please stop sharing the @johnmacarthur video. I speak as someone with actual experience both theologically & helping Veterans navigate PTSD, some watching may attempt suicide.
Seeing an actual licensed mental health professional will be a Grace-filled gift to you.
Proud.
#Appalachia KY is showing up to vote & making our voices heard!
Appalachians for Appalachia (@Appalatchuh) ran the biggest c(3) direct voter contact campaign in Kentucky this year.
We directly contacted over 40,000 young (18-40), rural voters in a campaign across ALL 40 Appalachian counties in Eastern Kentucky encouraging them to vote.
Y’all go vote now ya hear!!!
Like really please vote…if @AndyBeshearKY loses, we will lose our health insurance.
#ElectionDay #ElectionDay2023
We should talk about this article.
It's incredibly frustrating. Even myopic in parts. And yet, contains some hard truths.
nytimes.com/2023/09/26/brief…
#BREAKING Program announced for 2023 #Appalachia Big Ideas Fest! @silasdhouse @ASClapsaddle & more!
appalachiansforappalachia.or…
Mass incarceration is not an economic development strategy.
#Appalachia
In mid-2021, Kentucky had the second-highest jail incarceration rate in the United States.
Our new report reveals how criminalizing poverty fueled mass incarceration in KY: vera.org/publications/the-cr…
