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Pittsburgh Union Progress sports reporter, on strike from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Husband of an educator. Father of a Wild Thing.

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@johnnysantaPUP
John Santa
7 months
I was incredibly moved by the portion of Jimmy Kimmel’s Oscars monologue he dedicated to labor. I’ve been on strike for more than 500 days. Josh Axelrod and the rest of the PG scabs are cowards. Happy Oscars Sunday, Josh. May the words coward and scab accompany your name forever.
@ZackTanner
𝚉𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚃𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 is on strike.
7 months
An #Oscars reminder that the @PittsburghPG entertainment reporter is a nepo baby scab who spent the first six months of the strike leaking picket and bargaining plans back to the company. Just a thought you should know!
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John Santa
2 years
Taking a job at a struck paper is not OK. It’s not business as usual. People are putting their lives and careers on the line. It’s time to stop rewarding people who enrich themselves on the backs of others.
@JDSalant
Jonathan D. Salant
2 years
My next chapter: assistant managing editor, politics, for the @PittsburghPG , covering the federal government and politics as they affect swing-state PA while supervising DC coverage and remaining on the Standing Committee of Correspondents and @RegionalReports board.
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John Santa
2 years
Being on strike with @PGHGuild teaches you about people’s true colors. It is impossible for me to adequately express what the @BuffaloGuild means to me. As my family’s sponsor they have been sending money and support every 2 weeks. Their kindness is amazing. Thank you!
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John Santa
1 year
I’m proud to stand on the line with @sagaftra . The @PGHGuild has been out on strike for nearly 10 months. I’ll fight with anyone standing against a bad boss! One day longer one day stronger!
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John Santa
4 months
This is rich from this coward who is one of the worst scabs to cross the PG picket line. Maybe he could try to sum up the courage to stand up to his bosses who repeatedly have broken federal labor laws. Read the @ThePUPNews who aren’t too scared to stand up for what’s right.
@scottmervis_pg
Scott Mervis
4 months
For the 4th of July, here is a playlist of the Best Protest Songs of the 21st Century, ranging from Run the Jewels and Kendrick to Green Day and Anti-Flag to Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples. There's an actual Spotify playlist to click on. It's really good.
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John Santa
3 months
@APSE_sportmedia Journalists at the Post-Gazette are on strike. Please do not apply for any positions at the PG while the strike is ongoing. Thank you.
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John Santa
1 year
I sure hope this reporter is disclosing to his sources that he is scabbing at a struck paper. If not, this is highly unethical. I’d be interested to hear if @sagaftra and @WGAEast are OK with their members conducting interviews with a scab reporter.
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John Santa
22 days
Not just that, but company man Jason Mackey has made a ton of money in bonuses off the backs of striking workers. He is a scumbag scab of the highest order. He has zero shame.
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Andrew Stein
22 days
The Post-Gazette tweeting about how workers should be paid fairly! A bit ironic considering their newsroom has been on strike for two years over the same issue!
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John Santa
2 years
@jaxelburgh @PittsburghPG How exactly will you be remaining in solidarity? Will you be withholding your byline or meeting with Stan to discuss ways to end the strike? This just feels a lot like you spitting in the face of me and my family. Good luck in there.
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John Santa
1 year
Final: Deer Lakes wins it’s first playoff game in school history, 48-18, over Southmoreland.
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John Santa
25 days
What a cute story! The kid who came across the state to scab and steal a job from @PGHGuild journalists on strike for the last two years is one of us now! I’ll tell you what people in Pittsburgh don’t do, scab. They don’t undermine a strike you carpetbagging lowlife.
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Colin Beazley
26 days
Figured I’d get the classic Western PA sportswriter experience and went to file my story from a Sheetz. Ended up witnessing a fight and almost getting hit in the head with a chair. Is this normal?
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John Santa
9 months
This is my @BREAL412 appreciation post for the day. Here is a guy who really cares about the communities and, most importantly, the people he covers. He is not in it for the clout. He’s the real deal and the type of journalist our region deserves. I’m proud to be a colleague.
@BREAL412
Brad Everett
9 months
Aliquippa boys athletes typically get most of the shine, but the Lady Quips are showing they can play, too! A WPIAL power more than three decades ago, the Aliquippa girls are 15-1 as they try to bring back their glory days. Latest for the PUP. ⬇️ Story:
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John Santa
28 days
Congratulations to @law360union ! This is what solidarity looks like. This is what happens when workers stick together and aren’t cowardly and don’t scab.
@newsguild
NewsGuild-CWA
28 days
Congratulations to @law360union for reaching a tentative deal that includes: ✅21% raise for lowest-paid members ✅$67,000 salary floor ✅Maintains 'just cause' protections for employees ✅15% cap on healthcare costs, where the company was pushing for 30%
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John Santa
1 year
It was jarring to be in the courtroom and see the scabs the company brought outright lie to a judge. This one feels very good.
@ZackTanner
𝚉𝚊𝚌𝚔 𝚃𝚊𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚛 is on strike.
1 year
I’m literally losing track of how many court cases we’ve won in a row. It’s years worth. And yet the Blocks keep wasting money on this shit. I hope that the family members know why their dividend checks aren’t as massive as they could be.
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John Santa
2 years
OLSH graduate Dante Spadafora dribbles out @WLU_Hoops 70-53 victory over top-seeded @IUP_MBB in the NCAA Division II Atlantic Region final.
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John Santa
6 months
The @BuffaloGuild has also sponsored me throughout the 18 months the @PGHGuild has been on strike. I could not be making ends meet without the generosity of the members in Buffalo. I will never forget their solidarity. It has meant more to me than I could ever fully explain.
@nyguild
NewsGuild of New York
6 months
We also want to show our appreciation to our union family at @BuffaloGuild - supporting our Democrat & Chronicle strikers is deeply appreciated
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John Santa
1 month
This means more than you know @law360union . Thank you. Solidarity forever! We stand with you, too!
@law360union
Law360Union
1 month
From our picket line to yours, we stand with our brothers and sisters from @PGHGuild who have been on strike for nearly 2 years. Fair contract now!
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John Santa
1 year
I am incredibly proud to be one of the passionate journalists, who as our fearless leader @bobbatzjr put it, gets to take this PUP out for a walk when my byline appears. We will keep fighting and providing the kind of journalism our city deserves. Solidarity forever!
@ThePUPNews
Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
1 year
This morning PUP published its 1500th post -- appropriately, on workers sending solidarity from Seattle to Puerto Rico. That's a lot of journalism we could have done for our employer if we weren't on strike. It could end fast. If it doesn't, we have good stories for this weekend.
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John Santa
2 years
It wasn’t that @jaxelburgh had no other choice but to scab. Plenty of places are looking for workers. He chose to turn his back on the people who have truly had his back. This is a betrayal. No other way to describe it. I hope the city’s artistic community takes notice.
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John Santa
6 months
The PG has been violating federal labor law for far too long. One day longer, definitely one day stronger today. We will keep up the fight.
@PGHGuild
Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh 🗞
6 months
We are thrilled that the NLRB announced it’s seeking an injunction against the @postgazette . The PG could've avoided this by simply agreeing to dignified terms with us & our striking union siblings @cwaunion & PPPWU at any point in the last 18 months..
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John Santa
9 months
All this comes down to is busting the union. We will keep fighting for our rights as workers. The PG is better when it’s workers are compensated fairly and given access to affordable health care.
@PGHGuild
Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh 🗞
9 months
We condemn the @pittsburghpg for using artificial intelligence to create an illustration that ran in Sunday’s paper. It’s a dangerous precedent and another slap in the face as the company’s latest attempt to slash workers’ rights:
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John Santa
2 years
Solidarity!
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MEGHAN SCHILLER
2 years
Only on @KDKA at 6 The union repping the PNC Park ushers tell me a strike is NOT off the table after several failed attempts to negotiate a contract. Why the ushers says they’re a vital part of the ballpark and “just want a fair contract”
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John Santa
2 months
Another day, another camp for @ThePUPNews . It could be a big year for @TartanFB , which returns a veteran offense and defense. There’s a ton of talented @PAC_Athletics football teams this season.
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John Santa
1 month
ICYMI: @ThePUPNews highlighted @BMcCullough23 in its preseason preview. The former @PetersTwpSports standout is off to a great start to his sophomore season.
@TartanFB
Carnegie Mellon Football
1 month
🏅 @TartanFB Player of the Week🏅 . This week’s #TartanFBPOW is SO. Brendan McCoullough ( #25 ) from Venetia, PA! Brendan had an explosive performance, finishing with a career-high 109yds on 5 catches & scoring 3TDs! Congrats, @BMcCullough23 ! . #CODE | #BYB | #RDT
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John Santa
3 months
In no way should @APSE_sportmedia be carrying water for the Block family in helping them bust the @PGHGuild strike. This post is unconscionable. No one should apply at a struck paper.
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APSE
3 months
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Western Pennsylvania’s largest newspaper, is seeking applicants for a lead designer position on our award-winning sports desk.
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John Santa
1 year
The @BuffaloGuild has also been incredibly generous to me and my family, adopting us during the strike. I will never forget the amount of support they have shown to us. #Solidarity
@SandraTanBN
Sandra Tan
1 year
ONE YEAR. Any strike that lasts that long is a sign of a company that doesn't want peace. It just wants to break the union, no matter the price or who pays. The @BuffaloGuild continues to stand on the side of right. Our @mikemcandrew1 joined the @PGHGuild rally in solidarity.
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John Santa
1 year
Mt. Lebanon native Mia Bhuta scored her first career goal tonight for @StanfordWSoccer at Washington State.
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John Santa
1 year
It’s a game day in Oakland. @TartanFB coach Ryan Larsen leads Carnegie Mellon onto the Gesling Stadium field for a @PAC_Athletics game against @SVC_Football . Check out @ThePUPNews for all of today’s district college football news.
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John Santa
7 months
This scab is showing you what she and all the other PG scabs are all about … themselves. The @PGHGuild will continue to fight for our hard earned rights, and hers, because it’s the right thing to do - not because we got a really cool trip out of it. Read the @ThePUPNews .
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Abby Schnable
7 months
It was an absolute pleasure getting to cover #Duquesne ’s historic March Madness run. Thank you for the outpouring support from everyone who followed — especially the fans. I was amazed by how the Dukes community completely embraced me and my coverage.
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John Santa
5 months
@CamHeyward I’ve been on strike from the Post-Gazette for nearly 20 months. I know you’re a good union man like myself and your family is filled with union workers like mine. Don’t forget Gerry is a scab. You and your teammates should be well aware of the type of guy he is.
@CamHeyward
Cam Heyward
5 months
@Steelersdepot That is a bold face lie. @gerrydulac just cuz I don’t answer your text doesn’t mean I don’t communicate with the team. You will not slander my name
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John Santa
9 months
The competition must have been epic in the home of @ryanmeis_4 and @justinmeis2 . Their Bethel Park home turned out a couple of sensational athletes. Ryan is among the best shooters in @NCAADII hoops @SetonHillMBB . Justin is making his way through the @Pirates system.
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Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
9 months
Sunday sports: Our @johnnysantaPUP 's fine feature is, you could say, a long shot:
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John Santa
1 year
It was a spirited run for @MtLebanonSports who started the season 0-8 and went on to win a WPIAL title and finish as runner-up in the PIAA tournament. Father Judge wins its first state title in school history, 4-1.
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John Santa
3 months
This is amazing news. I am so very happy for Buffalo News Guild’s members. Way to stand strong and keep fighting for what’s right! Solidarity forever!
@BuffaloGuild
Buffalo Newspaper Guild
3 months
The Buffalo Newspaper Guild is proud to announce that its members at @TheBuffaloNews have ratified a new three-year contract with @LeeEntNews . We would like to thank the community for its support over the last five months of bargaining.
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John Santa
2 months
It’s interesting Mike keeps putting this photo and event out there on social media. Mike is a scab. He’s been one of the most cowardly scabs at that. He can’t hide what he’s done over the past two years because he’s desperate to suck up to those in Aliquippa.
@mwhiteburgh
Mike White
2 months
It all starts again tomorrow night. High school football season in Pennsylvania. So what should we look for in the WPIAL and City League? Here are the top dozen storylines heading into the season:
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John Santa
2 years
Exactly right. Pittsburgh is a union town. We don’t cross picket lines.
@mryannagy
Mitchell Nagy 🇺🇸
2 years
DO NOT CROSS THE PICKET LINE!!!
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John Santa
1 year
Mars quarterback Luke Goodworth becomes the Planets’ single season passing leader with a 35-yard touchdown pass to Jacob Maple. Mars now leads 14-0 with 1:15 remaining in the first half.
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John Santa
1 year
There was no quit in the @steeltoespr7s who erased a 19-point deficit in the first half of the @prsevens Eastern Conference finals championship game to knock off the Southern Headliners 21-19. The Steeltoes advance to the Premier Rugby Sevens championship Aug. 6.
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John Santa
11 months
It’s almost time for @SRURockFB and @KUBearsFootball to square off in the @NCAADII Super Regional One final with a shot in the semifinals on the line. @ThePUPNews will have you covered all game long.
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John Santa
1 year
It’s nearly time for the @PGHGuild rally to commemorate the one-year anniversary of our strike. Before the rally, I had to stop in the @ThePUPNews Doghouse to rattle off a few interviews for a story. Thank you to everyone on strike. It has been an honor to stand with you.
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John Santa
5 months
The sheer arrogance of this tweet might be surprising if it came from any other Post-Gazette scab. Read @BREAL412 and @SteveRotstein who have been absolutely kicking his ass on the coverage of the WPIAL championships in the @ThePUPNews anyway.
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Mike White
5 months
Avonworth wins only its second WPIAL baseball title. The other came back in 1992. That was the summer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-Pittsburgh Press newspaper strike. I still remember Avonworth coach Craig Zotter, "Figures, we win a championship and we get no publicity."
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John Santa
4 months
@scottmervis_pg @ThePUPNews Good burn, Pap Pap. I guess I’ll have to live with you not knowing who I am rather than being known as the music writer who gushed over Train and got owned by the mayor of Pittsburgh’s music scene. Carry on, scab.
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John Santa
1 year
This @Pitt_WSOC team is loaded with former @wpial7 talent, including @sarahschupansky , @landy_mertz and @elliecoffield1 . They’ll be playing No. 1 Florida State in the @ACCWSoccer semifinals Thursday night at 8.
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Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
1 year
Our versatile @johnnysantaPUP takes a look @Pitt_WSOC , whose Sarah Schupansky tells him, "We’re competing against the best teams in the country. Now we’re beating the best teams in the country."
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John Santa
2 years
Proud to be on strike with @BREAL412 , @SteveRotstein and @Emily_M215 . They turned in absolutely amazing coverage in Hershey and did it with their integrity intact. They’re the best in the biz … Support @ThePUPNews today!
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John Santa
1 month
We at @ThePUPNews have been following @faulkner_iv for a while now. When I say the Shady Side Academy product makes plays all over the field, he makes plays ALL OVER the field.
@Rock_Athletics
Rock Athletics
1 month
FB: Slippery Rock safety Eddie Faulkner IV was named the PSAC West Defensive Athlete of the Week for his performance in The Rock's win over New Haven. Details🔗:
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John Santa
1 year
Westinghouse looked pretty glum after its defense set up camp in Clairton’s backfield all night. The Bulldogs aren’t satisfied with convincing regular season wins. They want statewide supremacy and appear poised to be a contender to achieve it.
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John Santa
1 year
Montour quarterback Jake Wolfe gives the Spartans their first lead of the game with a 6-yard touchdown run. Montour now leads 42-35 with 1:17 remaining.
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John Santa
7 months
Delaney is incredibly gifted, dedicated and will be a real credit to whomever lands her professionally. Excuse my French, but who cares I’m on strike, she’s a fucking powerhouse.
@ThePUPNews
Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
7 months
We at the PUP are thrilled to hear this great and not at all surprising news from our infectiously energetic summer intern @ParksDelaney :
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John Santa
1 year
Brian Stacy finds the end zone to put @TartanFB up 7-0. The Tartans make the most of a muffed punt by @SVC_Football .
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John Santa
1 year
Final: Westinghouse tops Clairton, 28-0.
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John Santa
2 years
The best in the business. @ThePUPNews sports has got it going on today!
@ThePUPNews
Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
2 years
Sunday sports SPLASH: Our amazing team (led by @BREAL412 and @SteveRotstein , with visuals by @Emily_M215 , @alexandrawimley and @JenKundrach ) presents its picks for the best of the high school basketball season:
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John Santa
1 year
It was also a big night for Montour coach Lou Cerro, who picked up his 200th career victory.
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John Santa
2 months
There are big expectations for @DuqFB again this season. I’m on the Bluff this morning preparing @ThePUPNews preseason small college football coverage.
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John Santa
7 months
It’s been a tough journey over the past year for @PagePerri . The Chartiers Valley product is going dancing. Check out her story in the @ThePUPNews from last week.
@CULionsWBB
Columbia Women's Basketball
7 months
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE COLUMBIA LIONS ARE GOING DANCING!!! 💃 🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁🦁 Look out @MarchMadnessWBB !!!! #RoarLionRoar 🦁 // #OnlyHere 🗽
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John Santa
6 months
What a year for Camryn and it’s still far from over. ICYMI here is a feature on her from last week in @ThePUPNews
@CamrynMurphy4
Camryn Murphy
6 months
BREAKING RECORDS!!! Single season home run and RBI records have been broken. I am beyond blessed to be where I am today and can’t wait to add more! Seasons not over yet…. @SHUgriffinsSB @PSACsports @NCAASoftball
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John Santa
1 year
It’s hard to imagine a better a team for covering this story. So proud of the @ThePUPNews once again.
@ThePUPNews
Pittsburgh Union Progress 📰
1 year
Our @angolds and the @PittJewishChron 's @DaveRullo share a byline on a story about the two publications collaborating to cover the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial:
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John Santa
5 months
It’s official. Three former WPIAL athletes will be competing for an @NCAADII national championship later this month. ICYMI check out the @ThePUPNews story on them from last week.
@Rock_Athletics
Rock Athletics
5 months
T&F: Five members of The Rock track & field program (Kanye Thompson, Josh Gose, Drew Layton, Anna Igims, Sarah Corrie) will represent SRU at the 2024 NCAA Division II National Championships May 23-25 at Emporia State University in Kansas. Details🔗:
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John Santa
2 years
@erinaybear @AshzAshz2344 @jaxelburgh @PittsburghPG I’m very sorry for your troubles. If you think Josh was the only person on strike dealing with family issues and mental health concerns you are sorely mistaken. Your husband made a choice and showed his true colors. You both have to live with that choice.
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