Joan Colbert
@joanc.bsky.social
artist • reader • gardener • progressive
Pinned
Joan Colbert
@joanc.bsky.social
· Jan 29
Also useful from nine years ago: thecorrespondent.com/5696/were-he...
We’re heading into dark times. This is how to be your own light in the Age of Trump
Having studied authoritarian states for over a decade, I would never exaggerate the severity of the threat we now face. But an American kleptocracy is exactly where president-elect Trump and his backe...
thecorrespondent.com
"Do not accept brutality and cruelty as normal even if it is sanctioned. Protect the vulnerable and encourage the afraid. If you are brave, stand up for others. If you cannot be brave – and it is often hard to be brave – be kind." Sarah Kendzior
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Sometimes I think it’s going to be the librarians who will save us all.
There is much to love about NE Ohio Regional Sewer District (this from a resident of a neighboring sewer maintenance division).
it's not a holiday hotline. but maybe it's a hope line.
216-361-6772.
216-361-6772.
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
There is much to love about NE Ohio Regional Sewer District (this from a resident of a neighboring sewer maintenance division).
Reposted by Joan Colbert
This is one of the many instances of child removal I looked at while researching OUR MISSING HEARTS 😔
Greenlandic families fight to get children back after parenting tests banned
Greenlandic families fight to get children back after parenting tests banned
The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is one of the many instances of child removal I looked at while researching OUR MISSING HEARTS 😔
Reposted by Joan Colbert
New: cops used Flock AI-enabled cameras to monitor No Kings protests around the country. Also monitored No Hands protests and protests against DOGE.
"Should serve as a warning of how it may be used in the future to suppress dissent."
www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
"Should serve as a warning of how it may be used in the future to suppress dissent."
www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
Cops Used Flock to Monitor No Kings Protests Around the Country
A massive cache of Flock lookups collated by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) shows as many as 50 federal, state, and local agencies used Flock during protests over the last year.
www.404media.co
November 21, 2025 at 2:14 PM
New: cops used Flock AI-enabled cameras to monitor No Kings protests around the country. Also monitored No Hands protests and protests against DOGE.
"Should serve as a warning of how it may be used in the future to suppress dissent."
www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
"Should serve as a warning of how it may be used in the future to suppress dissent."
www.404media.co/cops-used-fl...
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Every so often, I think of these words by Bobby Kennedy on Gross National Product way back in 1968.
November 20, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Every so often, I think of these words by Bobby Kennedy on Gross National Product way back in 1968.
Reposted by Joan Colbert
When DHS dared to call its anti-immigrant racial profiling weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” I knew I was going to have to write about it.
Tonight, at Law Dork, here it is: www.lawdork.com/p/gregory-bo...
Tonight, at Law Dork, here it is: www.lawdork.com/p/gregory-bo...
November 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
When DHS dared to call its anti-immigrant racial profiling weekend in Charlotte, North Carolina, “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” I knew I was going to have to write about it.
Tonight, at Law Dork, here it is: www.lawdork.com/p/gregory-bo...
Tonight, at Law Dork, here it is: www.lawdork.com/p/gregory-bo...
Reposted by Joan Colbert
NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
www.lawdork.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Reposted by Joan Colbert
As a beekeeper, I've been thinking a lot about the terrifying collective power of honeybees. When you are in the colony and you piss off 40k or 100k divas who will move AS ONE against you...one cannot help but think of how we could look to the bee for wisdom on collective resistance.
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
As a beekeeper, I've been thinking a lot about the terrifying collective power of honeybees. When you are in the colony and you piss off 40k or 100k divas who will move AS ONE against you...one cannot help but think of how we could look to the bee for wisdom on collective resistance.
Reposted by Joan Colbert
digestive system: stopping at the bathroom brb
Happy There Is A Circulatory System Walking Through The Kitchen Day to all who celebrate.
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
digestive system: stopping at the bathroom brb
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Lots going on but from outside it seems that at least part of the calculus was that flight disruption for middle class and up travelers matters more than life disruption for untold numbers who’ll be deprived of health care.
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Lots going on but from outside it seems that at least part of the calculus was that flight disruption for middle class and up travelers matters more than life disruption for untold numbers who’ll be deprived of health care.
Reposted by Joan Colbert
SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
The voices of SNAP
Recipients have become political pawns. They explained, in their own words, what Trump withholding funds has been like.
www.thehandbasket.co
November 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
SNAP benefits are currently being held hostage by the Trump administration and their fate now lies with the Supreme Court.
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Beneath the legal arguments are real people who simply need food—a former federal worker, a single mother of 4, a disabled man. I spoke to them. Here are their stories:
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Dr Amy Acton not only very much should but very much could beat Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for the office of governor of Ohio. Please consider supporting her if you can with a monthly donation.
actonforgovernor.com
actonforgovernor.com
Dr. Amy Acton for Governor
Join our campaign to bring power back to the people of Ohio.
actonforgovernor.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Dr Amy Acton not only very much should but very much could beat Vivek Ramaswamy in the race for the office of governor of Ohio. Please consider supporting her if you can with a monthly donation.
actonforgovernor.com
actonforgovernor.com
Deco
2-color linocut, hand embellished
Created for the Summit Artspace Still Serving Artists Campaign, Deco was inspired by one of the subtle, yet lovely details from the building’s art deco facade.
#printmaking #linocut #art #artdeco
2-color linocut, hand embellished
Created for the Summit Artspace Still Serving Artists Campaign, Deco was inspired by one of the subtle, yet lovely details from the building’s art deco facade.
#printmaking #linocut #art #artdeco
November 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Deco
2-color linocut, hand embellished
Created for the Summit Artspace Still Serving Artists Campaign, Deco was inspired by one of the subtle, yet lovely details from the building’s art deco facade.
#printmaking #linocut #art #artdeco
2-color linocut, hand embellished
Created for the Summit Artspace Still Serving Artists Campaign, Deco was inspired by one of the subtle, yet lovely details from the building’s art deco facade.
#printmaking #linocut #art #artdeco
Reposted by Joan Colbert
I wrote about tonight's amazing news!
"We should celebrate the election results. They have the potential to bring a sea change. We can look to these races for strategies in the next year and beyond. But it’s worth remembering that what happened today is just the wave. *We* are the water."
"We should celebrate the election results. They have the potential to bring a sea change. We can look to these races for strategies in the next year and beyond. But it’s worth remembering that what happened today is just the wave. *We* are the water."
Just a wave, not the water
Hooray! Still, winning elections is only the first step.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I wrote about tonight's amazing news!
"We should celebrate the election results. They have the potential to bring a sea change. We can look to these races for strategies in the next year and beyond. But it’s worth remembering that what happened today is just the wave. *We* are the water."
"We should celebrate the election results. They have the potential to bring a sea change. We can look to these races for strategies in the next year and beyond. But it’s worth remembering that what happened today is just the wave. *We* are the water."
Reposted by Joan Colbert
I wrote about Nazism in a small Michigan town, and in a large North American country; about the uses of and limits of shame; and on the importance of holding shared standards. www.the-reframe.com/the-death-of...
The Death of Shame
Modern Nazis, careless people, and the offensive necessity of caring in a shameful age.
www.the-reframe.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I wrote about Nazism in a small Michigan town, and in a large North American country; about the uses of and limits of shame; and on the importance of holding shared standards. www.the-reframe.com/the-death-of...
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Ohio Republicans want Dems to choose between food and health care ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/30/o...
Ohio Republicans want Dems to choose between food and health care • Ohio Capital Journal
As nearly 1.5 million low-income Ohioans face the loss of food assistance in the coming days, two statewide Republicans appear to be posing a choice to congressional Democrats: Pick between that and…
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Ohio Republicans want Dems to choose between food and health care ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/30/o...
Reposted by Joan Colbert
All Souls' Day, and in the blue dusk light, carrying a lantern, Old Fox walked down to the churchyard. A barn owl called down from the tower, and was answered somewhere in the trees.
November 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
All Souls' Day, and in the blue dusk light, carrying a lantern, Old Fox walked down to the churchyard. A barn owl called down from the tower, and was answered somewhere in the trees.
Trick. . . or treat? Though it appears to be a Shaggy Parasol Mushroom, Chlorophyllum rhacodes, in the garden, some deception might be afoot. C. molybdites, the False Parasol, is a look alike. AKA the Vomiter Mushroom - not fatal, but victims can expect to feel like death.
Happy Halloween! 🌱🍄🟫💀
Happy Halloween! 🌱🍄🟫💀
October 31, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Trick. . . or treat? Though it appears to be a Shaggy Parasol Mushroom, Chlorophyllum rhacodes, in the garden, some deception might be afoot. C. molybdites, the False Parasol, is a look alike. AKA the Vomiter Mushroom - not fatal, but victims can expect to feel like death.
Happy Halloween! 🌱🍄🟫💀
Happy Halloween! 🌱🍄🟫💀
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Dutch libraries have invented an AI chatbot that can recommend books to you
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
October 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Dutch libraries have invented an AI chatbot that can recommend books to you
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
You know what else can recommend books to you
~a fucking librarian~
Reposted by Joan Colbert
Friday post is up! Includes links to this week's podcast episode covering No Kings. I also wrote about Kara Walker's "Unmanned Drone" and what makes art art.
"Walker reanimates the corpse of a slave-owning traitor riding into battle on his horse as a death-dealing zombie crossing scorched earth."
"Walker reanimates the corpse of a slave-owning traitor riding into battle on his horse as a death-dealing zombie crossing scorched earth."
October 24 Friday roundup
Links to the podcast! Plus, Kara Walker and the resurrection of a monster as art.
degenerateart.beehiiv.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Friday post is up! Includes links to this week's podcast episode covering No Kings. I also wrote about Kara Walker's "Unmanned Drone" and what makes art art.
"Walker reanimates the corpse of a slave-owning traitor riding into battle on his horse as a death-dealing zombie crossing scorched earth."
"Walker reanimates the corpse of a slave-owning traitor riding into battle on his horse as a death-dealing zombie crossing scorched earth."