@jmelkw.bsky.social
Mostly in here for the #bookbinding, #bookarts, #ficbinding, #fanbinding, #historicalfashion, #historybounding, and other fandom, history, book arts, fiber arts, and fashion convos 🌈🐝✝️
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"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
December 27, 2025 at 11:46 PM
"Academics literally cannot make genAI go away" we also can't make underage drinking go away and we're not advocating for installing bar carts in every classroom.
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A thread of embedded videos!
December 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
A thread of embedded videos!
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Before Bari Weiss pulled the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, @propublica.org @texastribune.org & a team of Venezuelan journalists compiled a first-of-its-kind, case-by-case accounting of 238 Venezuelan men who were held in El Salvador.
Read their stories here:
projects.propublica.org/venezuelan-i...
Read their stories here:
projects.propublica.org/venezuelan-i...
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Before Bari Weiss pulled the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, @propublica.org @texastribune.org & a team of Venezuelan journalists compiled a first-of-its-kind, case-by-case accounting of 238 Venezuelan men who were held in El Salvador.
Read their stories here:
projects.propublica.org/venezuelan-i...
Read their stories here:
projects.propublica.org/venezuelan-i...
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CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
Deported and Imprisoned Archives
A case-by-case investigation that examines the Trump administration’s claims that these immigrants are all “sick criminals” and “terrorists” and that shows what they suffered during months in one of t...
www.propublica.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:08 PM
CBS didn't run the 60 Minutes segment on CECOT, but over here at @propublica.org we've been working on the story since March, including finding out who each and every man sent to that maximum security prison was.
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
You can see our reporting here: www.propublica.org/series/depor...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Some holiday fun trying to make one of @danielhookerart.bsky.social 's holiday elves. I needed to practice sculpting more human characters. #elftiys2025 #dtiys
December 8, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Some holiday fun trying to make one of @danielhookerart.bsky.social 's holiday elves. I needed to practice sculpting more human characters. #elftiys2025 #dtiys
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Round 2! Let's Elf #dtiys! On December 25th I'll be giving away:
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
All welcome! To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
All welcome! To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
November 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Round 2! Let's Elf #dtiys! On December 25th I'll be giving away:
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
All welcome! To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
All welcome! To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
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I’m actually so not fucking okay with my paycheck tax dollars going towards this rapist administration’s terrorism.
In addition to this administration trying to kill kids, and they're also coming for our binders? OUR BINDERS.
December 19, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I’m actually so not fucking okay with my paycheck tax dollars going towards this rapist administration’s terrorism.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Secret Santa snuck into my DMs with this Elf OC request for @cathwizard.bsky.social and her OC Teddy. If you want one for yourself or a friend, let me know!
December 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Secret Santa snuck into my DMs with this Elf OC request for @cathwizard.bsky.social and her OC Teddy. If you want one for yourself or a friend, let me know!
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The idea that enhancing surveillance in academic buildings will protect students from mass shootings is absolutely fucking preposterous. What it will increase is the criminalization of our students. Reject it!!!
GUN CONTROL IS THE ANSWER TO GUN VIOLENCE.
BEAT THE GUNS INTO PLOWSHARES.
GUN CONTROL IS THE ANSWER TO GUN VIOLENCE.
BEAT THE GUNS INTO PLOWSHARES.
December 16, 2025 at 10:42 PM
The idea that enhancing surveillance in academic buildings will protect students from mass shootings is absolutely fucking preposterous. What it will increase is the criminalization of our students. Reject it!!!
GUN CONTROL IS THE ANSWER TO GUN VIOLENCE.
BEAT THE GUNS INTO PLOWSHARES.
GUN CONTROL IS THE ANSWER TO GUN VIOLENCE.
BEAT THE GUNS INTO PLOWSHARES.
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My painting LONE JUNIPER
Print sale ends tonight! Use code SAVE20 for 20% off everything.
Just another beautiful spot in Oregon. Original acrylic painting has sold, prints of all sizes available.
#artist #artwork #acrylicpainting
Print sale ends tonight! Use code SAVE20 for 20% off everything.
Just another beautiful spot in Oregon. Original acrylic painting has sold, prints of all sizes available.
#artist #artwork #acrylicpainting
December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
My painting LONE JUNIPER
Print sale ends tonight! Use code SAVE20 for 20% off everything.
Just another beautiful spot in Oregon. Original acrylic painting has sold, prints of all sizes available.
#artist #artwork #acrylicpainting
Print sale ends tonight! Use code SAVE20 for 20% off everything.
Just another beautiful spot in Oregon. Original acrylic painting has sold, prints of all sizes available.
#artist #artwork #acrylicpainting
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I'm adding another Elf to the collection!
Check the replies here to see each of the elves individually.
Check the replies here to see each of the elves individually.
It's time to Elf this in your style! On Thanksgiving Day I'll be giving a way:
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
-1 Commission
-1 %50 off Commission
-1 Sticker
To participate just choose any of these elves and draw, sculpt, or craft them however you'd like, then post! Make sure you use the hashtag #elftiys2025 so I can find it!
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I'm adding another Elf to the collection!
Check the replies here to see each of the elves individually.
Check the replies here to see each of the elves individually.
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THIS. All discount drug programs do is shift the cost from insurers to consumers. And since insurance isn’t involved, none of what consumers pay for drugs using these programs counts toward their deductibles or out-of-pocket caps.
Good @gallego.senate.gov pushback on Trump Rx.
"This model would require patients to bypass their insurance and pay cash for medications... Given that many insured patients already have lower copays than the proposed TrumpRx discounts, it is unclear how this platform would provide meaningful relief"
"This model would require patients to bypass their insurance and pay cash for medications... Given that many insured patients already have lower copays than the proposed TrumpRx discounts, it is unclear how this platform would provide meaningful relief"
www.gallego.senate.gov
October 7, 2025 at 6:47 AM
THIS. All discount drug programs do is shift the cost from insurers to consumers. And since insurance isn’t involved, none of what consumers pay for drugs using these programs counts toward their deductibles or out-of-pocket caps.
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Congrats on being internet famous! I love your work.
I've never joined a BlueSky artshare before, so hi, I'm Harkalé, I have fun with pretty colours and people are kind enough to pay me for it :)
harkale.art
I've never joined a BlueSky artshare before, so hi, I'm Harkalé, I have fun with pretty colours and people are kind enough to pay me for it :)
harkale.art
September 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Congrats on being internet famous! I love your work.
I've never joined a BlueSky artshare before, so hi, I'm Harkalé, I have fun with pretty colours and people are kind enough to pay me for it :)
harkale.art
I've never joined a BlueSky artshare before, so hi, I'm Harkalé, I have fun with pretty colours and people are kind enough to pay me for it :)
harkale.art
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First Sunset
I've painted dragons for most of my life, always been fascinated by them and particularly loved Tolkien's Smaug. But this was my first proper painting of a dragon in its own world after spending a couple of years thinking about and practicing dragon anatomy...
I've painted dragons for most of my life, always been fascinated by them and particularly loved Tolkien's Smaug. But this was my first proper painting of a dragon in its own world after spending a couple of years thinking about and practicing dragon anatomy...
September 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
First Sunset
I've painted dragons for most of my life, always been fascinated by them and particularly loved Tolkien's Smaug. But this was my first proper painting of a dragon in its own world after spending a couple of years thinking about and practicing dragon anatomy...
I've painted dragons for most of my life, always been fascinated by them and particularly loved Tolkien's Smaug. But this was my first proper painting of a dragon in its own world after spending a couple of years thinking about and practicing dragon anatomy...
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AND ANOTHER ONE
I couldn't help myself and made a quick (2nd) spirk edit
#spirk #startrek #startrektos #startrektheoriginalseries #amoktime
I couldn't help myself and made a quick (2nd) spirk edit
#spirk #startrek #startrektos #startrektheoriginalseries #amoktime
September 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
AND ANOTHER ONE
I couldn't help myself and made a quick (2nd) spirk edit
#spirk #startrek #startrektos #startrektheoriginalseries #amoktime
I couldn't help myself and made a quick (2nd) spirk edit
#spirk #startrek #startrektos #startrektheoriginalseries #amoktime
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I’ve turned 35 today! The best present for an artist is their art reposted, and I’d be grateful for that too ) especially since I’m currently open for new opportunities :3
August 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’ve turned 35 today! The best present for an artist is their art reposted, and I’d be grateful for that too ) especially since I’m currently open for new opportunities :3
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July 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I don't really understand what's going on in the #sewing industry... so many companies are imploding just as there's been a resurgence of sewing's popularity? Any insight would be appreciated.
July 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I don't really understand what's going on in the #sewing industry... so many companies are imploding just as there's been a resurgence of sewing's popularity? Any insight would be appreciated.
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Open AI’s valuation is at $400 billion. They used about 190,000 books to train their plagiarism bot. Randomly saying 25% of their value comes from that stolen dataset, I think they owe the authors about $526,000 per stolen book.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Open AI’s valuation is at $400 billion. They used about 190,000 books to train their plagiarism bot. Randomly saying 25% of their value comes from that stolen dataset, I think they owe the authors about $526,000 per stolen book.
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On the one hand, an industry that makes billions of dollars, provides thousands of good jobs, and produces immense cultural capital.
On the other hand, an industry with a barely-functional product that has yet to turn a profit.
Only someone bought and paid for would see this as a tough call.
On the other hand, an industry with a barely-functional product that has yet to turn a profit.
Only someone bought and paid for would see this as a tough call.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On the one hand, an industry that makes billions of dollars, provides thousands of good jobs, and produces immense cultural capital.
On the other hand, an industry with a barely-functional product that has yet to turn a profit.
Only someone bought and paid for would see this as a tough call.
On the other hand, an industry with a barely-functional product that has yet to turn a profit.
Only someone bought and paid for would see this as a tough call.
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I know a lot of people are boycotting Amazon, which is great, but it's hurting a lot of trans authors.
Trans authors: Drop links to your NON-AMAZON book listings/storefronts.
Cis people: Repost, boost, and, importantly, buy. Part of boycotting an evil corporation is supporting the alternatives.
Trans authors: Drop links to your NON-AMAZON book listings/storefronts.
Cis people: Repost, boost, and, importantly, buy. Part of boycotting an evil corporation is supporting the alternatives.
March 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I know a lot of people are boycotting Amazon, which is great, but it's hurting a lot of trans authors.
Trans authors: Drop links to your NON-AMAZON book listings/storefronts.
Cis people: Repost, boost, and, importantly, buy. Part of boycotting an evil corporation is supporting the alternatives.
Trans authors: Drop links to your NON-AMAZON book listings/storefronts.
Cis people: Repost, boost, and, importantly, buy. Part of boycotting an evil corporation is supporting the alternatives.