John Connor Cleveland

Writing, policy, advocacy. Principal, Parker Cleveland PA. Senior fellow @WilberforceInst. Former @henrymcmaster, @LindseyGrahamSC, @weedmaps & @humaneworldorg.

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

Lindsey Graham gave me my first job. I was lucky enough to work for him during the heyday of the McCain-Graham-Lieberman triumvirate, an era of bipartisanship that seems long gone.

He was a political pragmatist who, at least in my time, was staunchly committed to working across the aisle on the big issues like immigration reform. Ever since working for him, I've carried that philosophy with me as a model for how good policymaking should work.

Lindsey was also hilarious, and genuinely a good man, committed to his state like none other. South Carolina will miss him dearly.

[Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster]

My statement on the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham:

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

@drmicheleross @FreedomFest Look out for my crew, @WilberforceInst

[Hispanic Leadership Fund @HispLeadFund]

"In Battle Over Supplements, Insiders Take Sides Based On Their Own Personal Gain." Exactly the kind of 'swampy' behavior that Americans are fed up with. Latest @MarioHLopez op-ed.
@InsightsIssues
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[Liam Gray @KLiamGray]

Terrific new article on the Save Our Bacon Act from my friend & @WilberforceInst fellow @John_Cleveland!

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

Iowans have consistently insisted that the state, not Washington or outside interests, should decide how Iowa conducts its elections.

The same principle is at stake with Save Our Bacon.

My latest from @DMRegister:

https://t.co/tmLYni1dcE

[Taxpayers Protection Alliance @Protectaxpayers]

Instead of embracing harm reduction, the DEA wants to restrict 7-OH, a kratom-derived compound that research suggests can help reduce opioid withdrawal and transition people away from more dangerous drugs.

Follow the science, not prohibition.

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[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

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Great article from @KennyTorrella on why defeating the "Save Our Bacon Act" is fast becoming a bipartisan concern.

[Jeff Smith @JeffSmithMO]

The DEA just announced its intent to schedule 7-OH. If you find 7-OH products helpful in alleviating chronic pain, opioid withdrawal, or severe anxiety, the time to act is NOW.

There’s a 30-day comment period for you to make your voice heard. Learn more: https://t.co/ogyypmRB66

[Soren Shade @ShadeSoren]

July 4th is a celebration of people who fought for their personal freedoms.

Emergency scheduling acts are unconstitutional as they bypass due process and are arbitrary and capricious.

Challenge this and all scheduling notices as your patriotic duty.

[Paul Shapiro @PaulHShapiro]

The Supreme Court, yet again, refuses to hear a challenge to basic state laws protecting farmed animals.

States have the right to set basic standards for products sold within their borders, including standards that reduce animal cruelty.

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

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Great piece by @JeffaStier, who argues that state 7-OH bans are directly the result of a ginned-up scare campaign by some industry actors to ban their competition.

Sadly, sometimes policymaking is just that haphazard.

[Competitive Markets @OCM_tweets]

NEW: "The legal fight has failed. The market has adapted. And the coalition supporting federal preemption is shrinking while coalition opposing continues to grow." @John_Cleveland @MartyIrby

@RogerMarshallMD recognized reality. The rest of the pork industry should do the same!

[Competitive Markets @OCM_tweets]

NEW Op-Ed: Roger Marshall’s right on animal welfare. Pork producers should follow him (By @John_Cleveland and @MartyIrby Via The @KansasCityStar) Learn More: https://t.co/9dVUUiklAI #FarmBill

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

Congratulations to @AGAlanWilson, one of SC's greatest ever public servants.

My limited personal experience is talking Game of Thrones with him at a party back in 2018-ish, and I can attest he knew his stuff.

[Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster]

While I was proud to support Pamela Evette and grateful for her years of service to the people of South Carolina, the voters have made their decision. Pamela has been an outstanding Lieutenant Governor, and we are thankful for her leadership.

I congratulate Alan Wilson on his victory tonight. He has served the people of South Carolina as Attorney General and brings years of experience to this race. Now, Republicans must unite behind our nominee and continue working to keep South Carolina strong.

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

My latest from @KCStar on Sen. Marshall's decision to drop his support for "Save Our Bacon":

"His decision suggests a recognition that continuing the fight...is no longer serving farmers, consumers or the future of American agriculture."

Read more at: https://t.co/dDKhyjSlHu

[John Connor Cleveland @John_Cleveland]

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Very happy to see that the Senate Farm Bill omits the "Save Our Bacon Act," which would overturn state animal welfare laws across the country. Now, we just gotta make sure someone (from Iowa) doesn't add it in markup.

[Chuck Schumer @SenSchumer]

I OPPOSE the Save Our Bacon Act and any attempt to jam it into the Farm Bill.

This bill would gut state food safety and animal welfare laws, wipe out voter-approved protections, and strip states like NY of the right to set basic standards.

It's a giveaway to Big Ag and meat monopolies, punishing family farmers who followed the rules, while giving the biggest corporations more power to squeeze farmers and families.

Congress should be lowering food costs, not rewarding the monopolies driving them up. The Save Our Bacon Act does not belong in the Farm Bill, and I will fight to keep it out.