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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 8

Exciting News~
Six of the FLY GIRLS have been acquired by the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio; and will be in their new WWII WASP Exhibition opening March 3.
•30x40 on wood panels
•Vintage photos, artifacts, digital art, encaustic wax paint.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 7

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...

What to Know About the Trump Family’s Deals in the Middle East (Gift Article)

The region has become a hot spot for the family’s business. Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, noted last year that “Gaza’s waterfront property could be very valuable.”

www.nytimes.com

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 7

substack.com/@jaygermany/...

Wild Lion*esses Pride from Jay on Substack

Watch Canadian MP Elizabeth May masterfully put Donald Trump in his place in just 4 minutes. Her sharp wit and eloquence are on full display—don’t miss this powerful moment!

substack.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Feb 4

The best way to get your senators’ attention right now is planning a visit to their closest office. We put together a toolkit with everything you need to make sure your elected officials are fighting back against the illegal Trump-Musk power grab: indivisi.org/choosetofight

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 3

Billionaire hedge fund manager now running the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Prepare for consumer protections to be gutted.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...

Trump Names Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, to Lead the Consumer Bureau

The secretary replaces Rohit Chopra, who had aggressively sought to expand the bureau’s authority over banks and other financial firms.

www.nytimes.com

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 3

We’re still a free-market democracy, last I checked…

Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Nestlé and more brands, accusing them of advertising boycott

The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.

www.npr.org

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 3

Finally, some push back. Kudos Senator Warren.

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...

Warren Questions Bessent Over Musk Access to Treasury Payment System (Gift Article)

In a letter to the Treasury secretary, the Democratic senator warned against meddling with a system that processes trillions of dollars of transactions.

www.nytimes.com

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Feb 2

I loved these graphics by @heatherschiederillustrates_ reminding us to balance self care with resistance. We’re in this for the long haul. Think globally but act locally. Service, community, creative expression, and remember ‘ya gotta boost those endorphins. It’s great to be alive. Join me!! 🚴‍♀️❤️

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Jan 29

Central to the separation of power between the Executive and Legislative branches (as enshrined in the Constitution) is Congress’ power of the purse.

Does Trump Have the Power to Block Spending That Congress Has Authorized? (Gift Article)

The White House’s temporary pause on trillions in federal spending could set up a court fight over executive authority and Congress’s control of the purse.

www.nytimes.com

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Jan 28

Musk’s agenda extends way beyond America. UK’s Prime Minister accused him of ‘whipping up violent disorder allowing a “torrent of Islamophobic disinformation on X.” And Saturday he spoke to Germany’s AfD Party stating “multiculturalism dilutes everything.” We must pay attention to all of this.

Opinion | Elon Musk’s Bizarre, Frightening Obsession With Britain (Gift Article)

His taste for power goes beyond America.

www.nytimes.com

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Jan 27

Second panel of Holding Space

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Jan 27

First paintings of 2025.

“Holding Space”
Acrylic, Cold Wax and Oil on Canvas
Diptych, 18x48. Each panel is 18x24. available

I’ve been working on finding ways to Hold Space during these challenging times. This work started chaotic, over a year ago. Finding ways to soften —on and off the panel.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Jan 27

As economies suffer, ideologies lean right. The AfD party in Germany is now polling in the lead.

Opinion | How Europe Swung to the Right (Gift Article)

‘A lot of people simply haven’t been heard for a long time.’

www.nytimes.com

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Dec 5

There are those who stop to take pictures on hikes and those who just blow on by.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Dec 3

First snow.

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 29

Another newer piece.

Broken Links
encaustic wax (beeswax and damar resin)
8x8 on cradled panel
$150

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 29

Some recent smallish works available for gift-giving. Thanks for stopping by and looking. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

Cherry Balance 🍒 I & II- diptych
encaustic wax (beeswax and damar resin)
11x14 on cradled panel

Textured cherry and peach bubbles floating in milky white.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 28

The game-playing is on.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/27/u...

Mark Zuckerberg Meets With Trump at Mar-a-Lago (Gift Article)

The president-elect has long been critical of Mr. Zuckerberg’s social media platforms, saying they censor conservative viewpoints.

www.nytimes.com

Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 28

Cyber bullying.

Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers | CNN Business

When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on ...

amp.cnn.com

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 27

and just like that I’m back yelling at Facebook.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 25

A volt of vultures roosting at Radnor Lake.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 24

Working on holiday commissions. This is encaustic wax, which is pigmented beeswax that I paint in a molten state. So grateful for my art practice, painting is my refuge. #encaustic

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 21

Gaetz’s trail of Venmo payments for sex trafficking. Obtained by the NYT. This document was assembled by federal investigators, that the Justice Dept refuses to release.

www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/u...

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · Nov 19

Andrew Tate got banned from Bluesky in less than one day.

Another reason things are so much better here than Twitter.

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Alison @alisonfullerton.bsky.social · Nov 20

We all need a little Willie now. Thank you, Bitter Southerner.

Willie Nelson: Stay a Little Longer — THE BITTER SOUTHERNER

When common ground is hard to find, the longhaired, bearded hippie flies the American flag high and preaches love — just like he’s always done.

bittersoutherner.com

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