Good notes for creation from artist Amy Sillman: bombmagazine.org/articles/202...

I asked Sec. Kennedy why he shut down the Firefighter Cancer Registry. He had no idea. 

Because we called them out, it was back online hours later.

This administration cuts blindly, ignoring the harm to working Americans. I’m going to keep calling it as we see it.

My statement on the FBI’s recent arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan

Forced disappearances are the trademark human rights violation of the world's most infamous dictators. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights were designed to stop arbitrary and discriminatory abuse of power and cruel and unusual punishments.

Every American should be deeply troubled by this massive escalation, and @democrats-judiciary.house.gov are standing strong for judicial independence. This is an unmistakable descent further into authoritarian chaos.

A kid whose parents couldn't afford school fees is now an "icon" on Time magazine's 2025 list — recognizing her work as CEO of Camfed, a charity that gives millions of girls a chance for an education.

Pedro Pascal slams JK Rowling's celebration of trans ruling: 'Heinous loser behaviour'

The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.

Way to go Pennington, NJ! 🙌

@kim.senate.gov @booker.senate.gov

They’re cutting the labs that help warn you and your family about deadly tornadoes and severe storms. Gutting them means slower alerts, more destruction, and more lives lost. This is reckless endangerment. #SaveNOAA

On today’s episode of “He’s Tearing This S**t Up”—Trump plans to dismantle NOAA, shutting down climate research and weather labs.​ In Texas, that means fewer hurricane warnings, less drought data, & more risk to our communities.​ This isn’t just a budget cut—it’s a threat to our safety.

The proposed cuts to NOAA aren't just numbers on a budget—they're a direct threat to public safety. Protecting NOAA funding is about protecting your family, your community, and your future. Learn more about these dangerous cuts here: bit.ly/4iaKpJ2

OPINION by @jordan-s-rubin.bsky.social: “Leavitt’s comments thus reinforce the importance of the court’s forthcoming decision in Abrego Garcia’s case, whose consequences could inform just how far this administration will go.” READ MORE: www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...

"Even the singular act of holding a sign in opposition to the president sends a message. It says that, as a citizen, I am concerned and demand to be heard. It says I have the right to stand outside on a raw, lousy day and express my opposition..." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Americans seeking retirement or survivor benefits from the Social Security Administration will no longer be able to apply over the phone, starting next week.

Effective immediately, the government says it will begin screening immigrant social media for activity that officials think indicates support for antisemitism.

The Art World’s Next Big Thing: Tiny Paintings www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/t...

Why Did Elon Musk Go After Bunkers Full of Seeds? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/22/o...

Why Does Big Bird Look So Sad? www.nytimes.com/2025/03/23/b...

The Trump administration's erasure of federal data has put the Internet Archive in the spotlight. The organization, with its small but mighty team, is working to help save the world's digital history.

apnews.com/article/doge... administration guts board of US Institute of Peace. Group says DOGE arrives

Gonna nerd: "This is not a moment, it's a movement." The article shows the widespread care & concern about our nation's public data. Much will be lost unless we preserve the data AND speak about its importance. This isn't an issue for academia. It is for all of us. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

The root that tears apart your foundation begins as a seed of distrust, hate, and blame. The seed that grew into a dictatorship in Europe didn’t arrive overnight. It started with everyday Germans mad about inflation and looking for someone to blame.

Different kind of work today: prepping for @lizmassa.bsky.social’s watercolor monotype workshop for my college students. She’ll be teaching them all sorts of painterly monotype techniques using Daniel Smith watercolors, water-soluble graphite and mark-making tools before I teach them intaglio.

Child-caregiver Studios at Arts Council of Princeton. It’s all about process, exploration, and connection. This week… Kandinsky inspired monoprints!

Printing new monotypes in the Judith K. Brodsky Print Studio at Arts Council of Princeton

Welcome to Hillmantok University, a free — and unaccredited and unofficial — online take on HBCUs with a network of Black educators, experts and content creators. Instructors are teaching classes in organic chemistry, culinary arts and other subjects in live streams and TikTok-length bursts.

BREAKING NEWS: "We are being tasked to assist the department in recalling USAID employees to the United States by Saturday," State Department official Seth Green wrote in an email to staff on Tuesday.

UPDATE: Trump said he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu talked Tuesday about relocating Palestinians and leveling Gaza, which he suggested could be the “Riviera of the Middle East” under U.S. ownership.

Federal health workers are expressing fear and alarm after a website called “DEI Watch List” published the photos, names and public information of a number of workers across health agencies, describing them as “targets.”

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Wanted to Be the Rule, Not the Exception www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/a...

Building friendships and really big castles at Arts Council of Princeton

Trump blinked because people all over the country raised their voices, and Democrats fought back. It's proof that when we organize and expose the depravity of his agenda, we win. But this fight isn’t over.

A friend asked me about the potential risk of losing public broadcasting funding. If you're interested, I recommend this comprehensive report from "On The Media," which explains what's always saved CPB funding in the past, and why it might not now. www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/otm...

The Brodsky Printmaking Studio at The Arts Council of Princeton is calling. Check out classes at artscouncilofprinceton.org. Registration is open; most workshops are for all levels of experience! Explore printmaking and more with @lizmassa.bsky.social and I this winter! #printmaking #printmaker