melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026m.youtube.com/watch?v=pLoR...m.youtube.comThe Founding Fathers Were Quite ClearYouTube video by Robert Reich 000
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026from the onion today… in time for summer travel 010
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 09/05/2026it’s today! After four or more years of hard work, another batch of anxious young people go out into the world. 121
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 21/03/2026here, in the waning days of UNC spring break, there is a speech and debate tournament today. Consequently campus is awash in future politicians in black suits. 021
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 17/03/2026Think you can’t do art? Interested in mindfully capturing the places you visit or live? i’m doing a one evening introduction to urban sketching on 4/1 at the art center in Carrboro. It’s listed as part of a bookmaking series, but can be done individually. canvas.artscenterlive.org/classes/474 0121
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.social97.9 The Hill WCHL & Chapelboro.com @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social · 18/02/2026U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee’s office highlighted recent federal funding secured for the upcoming fiscal year for local governments and utilities in her district, including millions of dollars for local projects. Read more here:chapelboro.comLocal Affordable Housing, New Sidewalks and Water Treatment Projects Receive New Federal Funding - Chapelboro.comU.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee's office highlighted recent federal funding secured for projects in Chapel Hill, Hillsborough and Pittsboro. 022
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 18/02/2026Why I’m voting for Valerie Foushee: I like Nida, personally. But Valerie Foushee has credibility amongst her peers, good committee assignments, a 100% rating by the League of Conservation Voters, and she brings home federal $$$. NOW is not the time to send in someone who has to start from scratch. 141
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialTab C @drtcombs.bsky.social · 16/02/2026This is perhaps the most serious threat to my, your, and everyone else's health and well-being the world has seen in a generation. Worst than COVID. No one benefits from this. No one. 0155
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026The Trump administration just eliminated the federal government’s reason for controlling greenhouse gases, i.e., the science-backed finding that climate change is actually really bad for human health! But what do you expect!? They also put a $0 value on a human life for cost benefit analyses!!media.tenor.coma large factory with smoke coming out of the chimneysALT: a large factory with smoke coming out of the chimneys 131
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Just learned that my platelet donation last week was used for a one month old baby with renal disease. You can save lives under a warm blanket while playing with your computer! And mini Oreos! plateletsunc.timetap.com#/media.tenor.coma baby is wrapped in a blanket and smiling while sleepingALT: a baby is wrapped in a blanket and smiling while sleeping 040
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Butterfly wrap for today while I give platelets. Just a reminder that you can give platelets over at UNC Blood Donation Center. Save lives and get snacks! 032
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialJohn Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Former EPA climate advisor Jeremy Symons, now a senior advisor for Environmental Protection Network of former EPA officials, said: “Ignoring fossil fuel pollution as the driving force behind the climate changes we have seen in our lifetime is like pretending cigarettes don’t cause lung cancer.”apnews.comEPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleadingThe Environmental Protection Agency has removed references to fossil fuels from its online page about climate change causes. 14720
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialNelson T @nelsonthedirtguy.bsky.social · 16/02/2025For my EPA and related friends, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) has resources for federal employees who have been caught in the administration hatchet job. Please share this widely! www.environmentalprotectionnetwork.org/job-resources/environmentalprotectionnetwork.orgFederal Employee ResourcesEPN regularly posts open employment opportunities in the environmental sector as well providing helpful links, resources and guidance for Federal Employees [Read more] 052
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025@IcelandicGlacial …glacial water from Iceland, where are the glaciers are melting because of things like shipping water in plastic bottles around the world… 140
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialL S D @lsdaif.bsky.social · 27/11/2025While the right lose their goddamn minds about a lone wolf doing something horrendous in DC today, let’s not forget that last week in the White House they all gushed over a genocidal, journalist murdering tyrant whose country financed 9/11. 244154414234
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 23/11/2025#PlayMakersTheatre has done a really fun stage production of Frank Capra‘s great 1936 movie “You can’t take it with you!” I recommend you check it out! 🤗 020
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialGary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · 23/11/2025The regime is doing all it can to kill renewable energy. It is deeply in the pocket of the fossil fuel industry. To all our detriment. 1763257998
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22/11/2025Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead. 278146734442
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialSierra Club @sierraclub.org · 10/11/2025The Sierra Club is always evolving, but our mission stays constant: ensure everyone in this country has access to clean air, clean water, affordable clean energy, and public lands. We’re focused on the work ahead. Onwards, together. 13311
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialSierra Club @sierraclub.org · 10/11/2025This weekend, the New York Times ran a story claiming Sierra Club’s values have diluted our mission. They couldn’t be more wrong. The list of their errors is too long for one social post, but we go over some examples in these slides. 38939
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 08/11/2025at a fundraiser for Anita Earls, and we MUST reelect her in 2026 —for voting rights, for the environment, for education…She is there for US! not corporations, the rich and science deniers!! 040
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025i’m at Seymour center heading out leaflets for Louie Rivers for town council. Lucy is for Louie and reminding everybody to vote vote vote! 020
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Did y’all know that Spotify is running ads recruiting for ICE?? 010
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025SNAP is expiring because Republicans DON’T care about ALL of us!! You can help in the western Triangle by donating to PORCH or TABLE or Triangle Mutual Aid or other places that feed folks!!! WE need to show R’s what taking caring for People looks like!! 040
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Is it any wonder why so many think the system is rigged? 12836681539
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025in the NCGA, where the Republicans state clearly that their purpose for today’s refined gerrymandering is partisan ONLY, meant to deliver another Republican to Congress for Trump. We are a 50/50 state, and the Republicans are STEALING Democrats representation. R’s can’t win without CHEATING!! 020
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Come pack the NC General Assembly Senate Gallery to show we will not tolerate Republicans stealing another seat through gerrymandering. It's supposed to be REPRESENTIONAL Democracy, i.e. we are appropriately REPRESENTED in proportion to our numbers!! Be in the Senate Gallery by 2:30! 100
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 18/10/2025#NoKings Carrboro. You have to love a protest where you have both an inflatable elephant and a handmaid! 0151
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/10/2025“Kids” 1498159906784
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Trump says his $40B bailout for Argentina's failing libertarian economy is "not gonna make a big difference for our country." Really? Imagine if we invested those billions on healthcare and housing for Americans, instead of bailing out Trump's pals abroad. 1322770856
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Hey y’all! Learn more about how town councils work at this! 011
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025if you have not been to see radical clay at the Ackland,GO!!! It’s there through August 31 010
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025I read this in an Agatha Christie today, and immediately thought Prez DJT and Elon. 000
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025new Substack article!! open.substack.com/pub/mmccullo...open.substack.com"Trim the Fat!"Why the Chapel Hill Town Council is considering raising taxes 000
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialLiz Shuler @lizshuler.bsky.social · 17/06/2025I’ve met with working people across this country, and everyone, everywhere thinks we should be protecting Social Security. DOGE’s misinformation, cuts, and data takeovers are putting working families at risk.vanityfair.com“Musk’s Team Simply Did Not Understand the Data”: Maybe It Wasn’t a Great Idea to Let DOGE Loose on Social SecurityAccording to The New York Times, Team Musk’s Social Security cuts were based on lies and “misinterpreted data.” 31779197
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Republicans want us to have NO choice but companies like this for our health insurance!! 000
melissamccnc.bsky.social @melissamccnc.bsky.social · 07/06/2025Another great Pride Promenade in Chapel Hill! Our own Council’s Karen Stegman reminded us that Hope and Joy will win over Hate and Greed, and we must be Visible to resist! 030
Reposted by @melissamccnc.bsky.socialAlt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 04/06/2025The Congressional Budget Office said the sweeping Republican bill to cut taxes and slash federal programs would add $2.4 trillion to the national debt over the next 10 years. Fewer services for the American people, but yet more debt. 441453318
