John W. Bateman
johnwbateman.bsky.social
John W. Bateman
@johnwbateman.bsky.social
Writer. Artist. Uncle. Nonprofits. 3rd star to the left.

www.johnwbateman.com
Notes on a draft in progress.

Even when things end, I am grateful they began.

#imagetext #visualpoetry
August 11, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Reposted by John W. Bateman
NEW: Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah.

But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.

By @jessicamiller.bsky.social, with @sltrib.com
Utah Farmers Signed Up for Federally Funded Therapy. Then the Money Stopped.
Farmers are dying by suicide at the third-highest rate by vocation in Utah. But after a federal program offering mental health support ran out of money, the state did not continue it.
www.propublica.org
April 30, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Reposted by John W. Bateman
April 1, 2025 at 4:21 AM
New work. Currently on display as part of What They Said, an exhibit curated by Facility at Circle Contemporary and Arts for Life in Chicago

#visualpoetry #installationpoetry #johnwbateman #chicagowriter #mississippiwriter
March 31, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Reposted by John W. Bateman
You cannot claim to be “fiscally conservative” and refuse to support a wealth tax.

If Republicans believe in driving down the deficit, as they say, they should support taxing the ultra wealthy.

Why does this have to be the burden of working class Americans?
February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM