Another new one. I suppose it must be obvious how much I love Anselm Kiefer's paintings.

I started with no plan—just textures and gradients. What emerged was a meditation on war’s hidden aftermath: smoke, ash, radiation, and the scars that linger long after the guns fall silent. open.substack.com/pub/thejaunt... #Art #Sustainability #Aftermath #CreativeVoices

When a nation prioritizes "national security" (security for WHO?) above all else, anything becomes permissible. We saw this in the years following 9/11 and we're seeing it now. This isn't security. This is state sponsored terror fueled by racism, xenophobia, and white nationalism.

Did you know I run a vintage clothing business with my husband, @tattooedhistorian.bsky.social? We have Vietnam, Korea, and Persian Gulf era uniforms in stock! Find out why they can be a great addition to your everyday wardrobe! substack.com/home/post/p-...

Oh, by the way. Every so often I actually make art and stuff.

I'm watching a mini-series about Mussolini's rise to power from 1919-1925, and it's wild. There's a scene with the Blackshirts moshing, then M stagediving and crowdsurfing.

Imagine if every disappearance caused by US immigration enforcement was marked with flowers, photos, and grief. How many memorials would line our streets? open.substack.com/pub/thejaunt...

What happens when government recruitment borrows the brushstrokes of nostalgia to paint exclusion as a form of patriotism? The US government’s latest ads promote a wholesome veneer, but within these sentimental scenes lie a dangerous myth about who belongs. open.substack.com/pub/thejaunt...

@tattooedhistorian.bsky.social and I started a blog for our small business, Yankee Vandal Vintage. Meet John: yankeevandalvintage.substack.com/p/meet-john-... Meet Jen: yankeevandalvintage.substack.com/p/meet-jen-w... Pictured below: Jen's interpretation of the movie "Beyond the Black Rainbow"

In case the world feels like too much and you're questioning if anything matters anymore: "It wasn't meaningless as long as you, yourself, believe it wasn't meaningless. After all, that's why I've continued to exist." (I post far too many #Xenosaga references.)

If you need something humiliating to yell at ICE: "Is that costume your gender affirming care or does Daddy just like it when you dress up for him?" You're welcome.

If your nation cannot even provide basic human necessities, than it cannot achieve any meaningful state of national security.

"Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but here's my [paper]. So [cite] me, maybe?"

Systems often treat people as problems to be fixed rather than as individuals to be understood. If fiction can spark empathy, maybe it can help bridge the divide between civilians and #veterans. #Xenosaga #MentalHealth thejauntycrow.substack.com/p/how-a-sci-...

👕 What happens when fashion goes extremist? Join Bellingcat’s @colborne.bsky.social & Youri van der Weide as they trace far-right brands, symbols & the people behind them, Thursday at 5pm CEST/11am EDT. Ask your own questions live: discord.gg/hSRQ9RpQ?eve...

I'm not sure if I should be embarrassed or inspired (maybe both?) that I've gotten this far in my life and am only now learning about Nietzsche's philosophy from ResonantArc's analysis of a 20+ year old JRPG. #xenosaga

Gradually getting better at blogging more consistently. thejauntycrow.substack.com/p/rendering-...

I renamed my blog "No Fighting in the War Room," and if you know me, this should come as absolutely no surprise.

I'll never forget recreating some of the work of the US Army Graves Registration men at a WW2 event and having a re-enactor come up and say "You're ruining my weekend." That led to discussions with others about our responsibilities in studying conflict. open.substack.com/pub/thetatto...

"America has NEVER been antifascist. It has always been a fascist nation. And the merch I’m seeing floating around is just another example of white liberal politics, because one thing y’all will do is make merch before you make a plan.” desireebstephens.substack.com/p/the-origin... (1/2)

I just watched a documentary on BBC Select and had to write a blog post about one particular image that we're introduced to in the piece. open.substack.com/pub/theinter...

Watching an excellent documentary on a soldier's photography from the western front during WWI. This young man was such a master of his craft. Such compelling images. How's your Saturday going? Drop a comment and let me know!

Another must-read from the desk of @thejauntycrow.bsky.social! open.substack.com/pub/thejaunt...

Check out @aaronmauro.bsky.social's lecture, "AI, Security, and the Future of Education," delivered as part of Brock's Homecoming events! #brocku #AI #cybersecurity #edtech www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUlw...

Cold-applying for jobs is tough, especially those automated rejection emails. #xenosaga youtu.be/BLZcgA-iKnM?...

Dr. Danny Carroll's @drdwcii.bsky.social new book is out now, btw! Social Work and the Psychosocial Journey Out of Far-Right Extremism www.routledge.com/Social-Work-...

Easiest way to explain Nihilistic Violent Extremists: Average angsty kids want to be Eric Draven. NVE want to be the gang members who murdered Eric Draven, only less hierarchical and with memes.

Friendly reminder that @tattooedhistorian.bsky.social and I started a business, Yankee Vandal Vintage. Two Americans living in Canada, one love of classic style. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 ❤ Like, follow, and share to support us! www.instagram.com/yankeevandal... #vintage #style #80s #90s #retro

I am begging you to understand how madness spreads in a society. It's not just blind panic among the ignorant that there's a monster coming. It's smart-sounding people insisting you are a bad person unless you, also, believe in the monster and join the panic.

not a joke I think 2001-era gamefaqs may be one of the largest collections of contemporary 9/11 takes/blogs remaining on the active internet. most of the other media from that period is long gone.

Each alleged mass shooter is even more On the Computer All the Time than the previous one. Probably nothing to worry about there

This is not an attempt to tone police anyone or tell you how to express your emotions. Feel what you need to feel even when it's ugly. But don't set up camp and make a home there or you will slowly become like the people you despise most.

The US Department of Defense's preferred name is the Department of War. It asks that you please not dead-name it. Doing so makes the Department feel dysphoric.

Oh look. They're all gathered together in their little matching outfits. That's adorable. This must be their gender affirming care.

These clowns can't even come up with their own propaganda. This illustration was stolen and repurposed with different text. Original in comments. [I checked the ICE IG account and confirmed this is real.]

John and I started a business together, Yankee Vandal Vintage! Find us on Poshmark and IG. This week, we've got 1990s sweaters and outerwear, Vietnam War era military uniforms, and more! (Only shipping within 🇨🇦) poshmark.ca/closet/yanke...

After WWII, social scientists studied the personalities of fascists. What they found perfectly describes today’s Republicans: “ethnocentrism, superstition, aggression, cynicism, conservatism, and an inordinate interest in the private sex lives of others.” (Story by @annaleen.bsky.social.)

Trump wearing a "Trump was right about everything" hat is just the presidential version of Chelsea Green wearing ring gear with her face on it. The guy is as cartoonishly villainous as a wrestling heel character.

Now that I'm not working full time, I can finally attend conferences, something I've wanted to do for years. www.warmuseum.ca/your-stories...

Y'all The ICE building in Portland is painting a line in front of their building But they don't even know how to spell government

Yesterday I resigned from my job for #MentalHealth reasons. John knew I was struggling and brought home these flowers to cheer me up.

Looking to leave my job for mental health reasons. If you know of remote jobs in Canada or hybrid/on-site in the Niagara Region, DM me. Seeking research or technical writing opportunities. Open to a variety of options.

Some new acquisitions for my military antiques collection. Pics and descriptions in next 🧵

The cruelty is the point because it feels good to them. Anger can feel so good that it becomes addicting. Over time, it is mistaken for a positive communal experience with people who share the same anger. 🧵

No American president or administration ever gets to tell any other country anything ever again: y’all can shut the fuck up and sit the fuck down. Never ever again. Not that the US ever had the moral standing to do so, but after this…

BEHOLD THE FREEBIES!

The Bad Brains released "The Big Takeover" in 1982. D.C. has been prepared to take on fascism for quite a while now.

Wow. That typeface. About as subtle as kicking in a door.

Happy International Cat Day from this absolutely shameless diva.

This just screams daddy issues.