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Important and urgent essay today from Timothy Snyder, historian and kid from Ohio.

For many in the Trump regime it seems incomprehensible or a scam of sorts that those not categorically under attack by ICE are so committed to solidarity with their neighbors who are, and thereby to universal human rights, to standing up on principle, and will risk their lives to do so.....

New work for Red Bull Theater William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus starring Patrick Page March 17-April 19 The Pershing Square Signature Center’s Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, NYC Tickets on sale via Red Bull Theater www.redbulltheater.com Photography by Andrew Zuckerman

Context for today. Article by @naomiaklein.bsky.social & @astra.bsky.social in advance of their new book ... End Times Fascism www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Clara Maria Apostolatos reports in @hyperallergic.com on Coco Fusco's first US retrospective. Coco contributed to Plazm issue No. 13 (the corporate sponsored issue), 1996. hyperallergic.com/1055584/coco...

The current Cooley Gallery show at Reed College is the end of an era. For 20+ years curator Stephanie Snyder has done incredible work within this space & throughout the region. We designed the Cooley brand. This animation was one in a series created for the gallery. Soundscape by Jonathan Snyder.

What I Wish I Had Known About Germany Earlier hyperallergic.com/1050197/what...

New work for Red Bull Theater William Shakespeare. Richard II. Starring Michael Urie Limited Off-Broadway engagement October 28 - November 30 at the Astor Place Theatre Photography by Andrew Zuckerman  Tickets: www.redbulltheater.com/richard-the-...

God and Sex Special Edition To celebrate the release of longtime Plazm editor Jon Raymond's latest novel we are making a signed, special edition in a handmade foil stamped slipcover. Join us on @kickstarter.com & help make it happen! Limited to 50 copies. www.kickstarter.com/projects/new...

Tell Congress: No War with Iran act.indivisible.org/sign/no-iran...

It seems like ages ago when John McCain was caught on camera singing "Bomb, Bomb, Bomb Iran" to the tune of the famous Beach Boys song Barbara Ann. We made a poster about it then. No war with Iran. Call Congress today & tell the your reps to support the War Powers Resolutions ☎️ 202-224-3121

Dissent is Patriotic Saturday is a nationwide call to peaceful protest, against tyranny, for freedom, for government of the people, by the people, for the people. Over 1,800 events have been organized in all 50 states. Visit nokings.org to find one near you. Poster by Niko Courtelis

Our irregular newsletter is out. New limited edition release with Ian Lynam exploring Cooper Chrome. plazm.createsend1.com/t/t-e-gehjtl...

"The spell interrupted” Damien Davis in @hyperallergic.com

Matt McCormick returns .... Back in our old neighborhood before the city knocked down the building we were in. But that's another story. Matt was featured in Plazm magazine multiple times and was the film editor for us for a while. www.orartswatch.org/filmmaker-ex... #indiefilm #pdxart

Stay Sick The second Dave Thomas contribution to Plazm is an amazing article which he authored: "Ghoulardi, Lessons in Mayhem from the First Age of Punk." This was published in Plazm No. 28, circa 2006. in honor of Mr. Thomas, this article can now be found in our online magazine. bit.ly/4cQj9yp

Always leaving but never going. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dave Thomas, the legend behind Pere Ubu. Mr. Thomas appeared twice in Plazm magazine. The first time was an interview with Fern Gnesin in Plazm No. 11, published 1995, now shared in our online magazine. bit.ly/4jw2XFa

Dropping a new signed, limited edition blotter acid sheet collaboration with Art Chantry x The Portland Stamp Company. Details here: theportlandstampcompany.com/artist-serie... #stampdesign #blotterstamp #limitededition #signededition #artchantry #seattledesigner #stamps

Diversity makes us stronger. There are some who historically have had privilege that see diversity as a threat. This attack from the national stage is impacting many and being felt at a local level. Corporations that remove their diversity programs are being boycotted (👋 Target).

Jon Raymond on Gus Van Sant's quintessential 90s Portland film. www.criterion.com/current/post...

We will not be free if we do not imagine freedom ... From now on, if you don't resist, you collude. —Ursula K. LeGuin

Important read from @timothysnyder.bsky.social take action now. #coup #democracy

Margie Rischiotto's beautiful and slightly disturbing work featured in It's Nice That. www.itsnicethat.com/articles/mar...

Our 1995 interview with Leonard Peltier included a card to then President Clinton calling for clemency. Today, 30 years later, Biden granted it. #peltier #leonardpeltier #clemency #freeatlast

So saddened to hear of the passing of #DavidLynch. The world will miss his unique voice and vision. We published his art in Plazm No. 30 alongside a wonderful conversation with Stephanie Snyder. The interview along with images of the print spreads is online here: medium.com/plazm/in-the...

Is a theater in your neighborhood playing this? If not, you can ask your local independent theater to book FROM GROUND ZERO by emailing [email protected]

Heartfelt thanks our friends, colleagues, collaborators, and clients for being part of our world. Let’s all reflect on our accomplishments, learn from failure, and continue to grow. Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy new year.

Holiday Cheer from Plazm Holiday card illustrated by Patrick Long. Patrick has contributed to multiple issues of Plazm. In issue No. 28 we featured his series of drawings titled "Cop Love" and used one of them on our Christmas card. #christmascard #holidaycheer #coplove

Sgt Papers - fun video & song from Hermosillo, Mexico www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1XP... Thanks to Jay Babcock for the tip.

Our interview with Leonard Peltier published in Plazm No. 11, circa 1995. We included a postcard addressed to then President Bill Clinton asking for clemency. Joe Biden's final days in office represent the likely last chance for this wrong to be corrected. medium.com/plazm/out-of... #pardon

Red Wave: The first period tracking app designed by men, for men. We put the us in uterus. redwavetracker.com

It is difficult. We first met Alfredo Jaar at AIGA National in 2002 (we were both presenting). We invited him to PDX in '04 - postcard from our event. He's back 2/22 as part of the PNCA Lecture Series & is part of PICA’s Policing Justice exhibition, on view Feb 23-May 12. Free+open to the public.

Plazm partner Niko Courtelis interviewed by Steven Heller in Print Magazine about his love of stamps and his infographic, A History of Love Stamps. bit.ly/42IrVcY #lovestamps #infographic #stevenheller #plazmdesign #portlandstampco