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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · 3d

Marveling at the hydrophobic qualities of a dinosaur kale leaf #plantnoticing

Greenish grey kale leaf up close with shimmering water defining the veins

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#BruceSterling @bruces.bsky.social · 3d

"Creative writer"? Trump hates you and wants you replaced with slop

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · 20d

This cartoon by artist Frank Ape grounded me today #artmatters

Cartoon character with text bubbles that talk about why making art matters in these challenging times

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25d

Shocked by Epstein’s birthday book? That culture was everywhere before feminism | Rebecca Solnit

Feminism exposed the ubiquity of child abuse, rape, sexual harassment and domestic violence – and helped fight that culture

www.theguardian.com

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Sep 1

Greta Thunberg is showing us what intersectionality looks like in practice.
#justiceforall #climatejustice #socialjustice #freedomfloatilla

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · Aug 16

Looks the other way when ICE kidnaps people? DUMP THEM

Paying workers pennies on the dollar? DUMP THEM

Did they cancel DEI? DUMP THEM

Selling brands complicit in genocide? DUMP THEM

Do it loudly on social media. Let’s make our exes famous. 🫦

#BoycottHomeDepot #BoycottTarget #BoycottWalmart

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 17

That their second priority was to “be kind” makes me think the kids are alright!

Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 17

So much to consider in this report, including: “feelings of insecurity and instability can make people more responsive to fear-based messaging, which could potentially influence their political and social choices.”

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Aug 16

In a study of Gen Z's personal goals, "to be safe" ranked as the top priority, outweighing traditional teenage desires like popularity and fun.

A developmental psychologist explains what this says about growing up in an era of constant crisis:

Gen Z seeks safety above all else as the generation grows up amid constant crisis and existential threat

Recent generations may have taken safety for granted, but today’s youth are growing up in an era of compounded crises – and being safe is their priority.

buff.ly

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 12

#symbiosis #posthuman #natureculture #ecoart #arttech #artopportunity #callforart

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 12

Artist opportunity in Columbus, OH. Please share, and apply:
https://u.osu.edu/lichen/2025/08/12/call-for-art-sympoiesis/?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMIJpVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp8LdrAJhEmPlb82xKCRu8kPzxgLWn-sJNV0UK4G9TVqnzTJECImmV16WAVgx_aem_tkUNFxqbGC8eK5gJWAjuNw

Poster says “Sympoiesis call for entries” and has art image of terrarium with video projection behind it.

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 10

Meant to tag @indivcentraloh.bsky.social #handsalonghighstreet

Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 9

Hands Along High Street protest in Columbus was energizing #indivisible #nokings #solidarity @kenrinaldo.bsky.social

Smiling man holding protest sign and hand sculpture next to smiling woman outside next to street

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Aug 6

Columbus people: come participate in this demonstration of standing strong for human rights https://indivisiblecentralohio.org/events/hands-across-high-street

HANDS Along
HIGH STREET
Saturday, August 9, 2-3:30 PM
Join us in forming a human chain along High Street from Route 161 in
Worthington to downtown Columbus,
delivering the message that WE STAND
UNITED against the abuses of the Trump
regime and for democracy and basic human rights.

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 29

Of course, the best is being a gardener in a garden. Everyone needs to eat.

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · Jul 25

We live in glorious abundance made bitter scarcity by the machinations of capitalism and the inner poverty of the richest among us. In a world where the richest man in the world stole food from the mouths of starving children in the name of "efficiency."

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 25

Sad, however it is trivial in this time of people being starved in Gaza. Even if they manage to not get shot as they try to get flour, there is no fuel to cook bread.
#NPR #famineinGaza #humanitariancrisis

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 25

America’s bad bread is the result of speed culture www.nytimes.com/2025/07/24/w...

Is the Bread in Europe Better for You?

www.nytimes.com

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 23

Helpful to learn how emotions are being mobilized by authoritarian governments.

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · Jul 23

Populist governments are mobilizing emotions like nostalgia and resentment to justify eroding academic freedom and reshaping higher education. Scholars who study nationalism, emotion and higher education explore this troubling strategy: theconversation.com/leaders-in-i...

Leaders in India, Hungary and the US are using appeals to nostalgia and nationalism to attack higher education

Populist, right-wing governments often target universities as enemies of the state. The Trump administration is watching − and learning.

theconversation.com

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 20

Hello purple-blue dyed orchids. Plant noticing in Safeway market..
#plantnoticing
#bloomscrolling
#hypernatural

Bunch of orchid blooms with gradient colors between white, blue, lilac, and purple.

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 6

Let’s watch the fireflies instead!

If you don’t have them where you live, simulate this wonder with LED lights or lasers.

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jul 3

I did not expect to find anyone inside this wasp gall… but when I opened it I dropped it because I didn’t expect 3 fat earwigs to be in there!

Hand holding an organic, brown ball with small hole on top

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jun 30

“technology is a surface waiting to be scratched…” @cyberneticforests.bsky.social mail.cyberneticforests.com/is-ai-art-ne... #glitch #netart #aiart

Is AI Art Net Art?

Video & prepared remarks for the symposium with Vladan Joler, Valentina Tanni & Eryk Salvaggio examining the transformation and consolidation of the Web from the 1990s up to the age of generative AI.

mail.cyberneticforests.com

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50501 New York @50501newyork.bsky.social · Jun 22

A message to the world:

The United States is not represented by Trump. He acted unilaterally and unconstitutionally. He and his regime in power are not a representation of the American people, and we strongly condemn this attack. We want peace, and we will hold him and his enablers accountable.

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jun 19

So sad

J. Berns @bernsyberns.bsky.social · Jun 19

Rest in eternal peace

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Amy Youngs @amyyou.bsky.social · Jun 14

So powerful to be speaking out together #nokings Yes, Columbus, OH started a day early. Energized and peaceful #thisiswhatdemocracylookslike

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