michael chalk
@mickleberry.bsky.social
MichaelChalk makes music, plays piano and sings, works in community education & is also occasional performer (he/they) ✨
roller.skate ed.tech dreamer world.healing
roller.skate ed.tech dreamer world.healing
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Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
January 7, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Mayor Jacob Frey: "They are already trying to spin this as an action of self defense. Having seen the video myself, I want to tell everybody directly that is bullshit."
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“God damn them all.”
January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
“God damn them all.”
"Rules are fine, as long as they apply to someone else."
*illuminating* commentary here
(re: usa & international 'law')
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I?...
*illuminating* commentary here
(re: usa & international 'law')
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I?...
Venezuela to Canada: The Pattern Nobody's Talking About
YouTube video by Tod Maffin
youtu.be
January 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
"Rules are fine, as long as they apply to someone else."
*illuminating* commentary here
(re: usa & international 'law')
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I?...
*illuminating* commentary here
(re: usa & international 'law')
youtu.be/Lubxjcar31I?...
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"It's the standout for affordability."
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
December 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"It's the standout for affordability."
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
Houses in Melbourne are now more affordable than in Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth & Adelaide - so how did Victoria do it?
Hear more on the latest Dollars & Sense with @grogsgamut.bsky.social. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/48rcY3r
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The White House surrenders at 138 million views. Sabrina wins.
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The White House surrenders at 138 million views. Sabrina wins.
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
Jesse Welles hits hard once more 🎵 this man is so good with words, and timely.
youtu.be/mn5AU-k8cfE?...
youtu.be/mn5AU-k8cfE?...
The Department of War
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Jesse Welles hits hard once more 🎵 this man is so good with words, and timely.
youtu.be/mn5AU-k8cfE?...
youtu.be/mn5AU-k8cfE?...
This guy put ai into robots, and asked a bunch of "risky questions". So, will the robot shoot him...?
(good video)
youtu.be/byQmJ9x0RWA?...
(good video)
youtu.be/byQmJ9x0RWA?...
I put ChatGPT in a real robot to see if it would hurt me.
YouTube video by InsideAI
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
This guy put ai into robots, and asked a bunch of "risky questions". So, will the robot shoot him...?
(good video)
youtu.be/byQmJ9x0RWA?...
(good video)
youtu.be/byQmJ9x0RWA?...
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November 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Vital research information from a trio of Criminology Professors:
"...the Trump administration’s directive is perpetuating a false narrative that migrants are to blame for any perceived increase in crime rates."
"Migration is not a threat"
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
"...the Trump administration’s directive is perpetuating a false narrative that migrants are to blame for any perceived increase in crime rates."
"Migration is not a threat"
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
Trump wants Australian data on migrant crime. This will only scapegoat vulnerable people
The Trump administration claims “mass migration” is a threat to “Western civilisation”. But research shows migrants don’t commit crimes at disproportionate rates.
theconversation.com
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Vital research information from a trio of Criminology Professors:
"...the Trump administration’s directive is perpetuating a false narrative that migrants are to blame for any perceived increase in crime rates."
"Migration is not a threat"
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
"...the Trump administration’s directive is perpetuating a false narrative that migrants are to blame for any perceived increase in crime rates."
"Migration is not a threat"
theconversation.com/trump-wants-...
Found this brilliant piece on solar power and the electricity grid in Australia. Much i did not know about "the grid".
(LNP coalition energy & climate policies are "in shambles" and built on nonsense. Good to counter this with genuine science and useful information.)
youtu.be/qavFbOpt4jA?...
(LNP coalition energy & climate policies are "in shambles" and built on nonsense. Good to counter this with genuine science and useful information.)
youtu.be/qavFbOpt4jA?...
Australia’s Solar Boom Is Breaking the Grid - Or Is It?
YouTube video by Engineering with Rosie
youtu.be
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Found this brilliant piece on solar power and the electricity grid in Australia. Much i did not know about "the grid".
(LNP coalition energy & climate policies are "in shambles" and built on nonsense. Good to counter this with genuine science and useful information.)
youtu.be/qavFbOpt4jA?...
(LNP coalition energy & climate policies are "in shambles" and built on nonsense. Good to counter this with genuine science and useful information.)
youtu.be/qavFbOpt4jA?...
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Daina Taimina, a Cornell University mathematician uses crochet to demonstrate Hyperbolic Geometry #womensart
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Daina Taimina, a Cornell University mathematician uses crochet to demonstrate Hyperbolic Geometry #womensart
Baez and Welles singing some Dylan ✨ magical moments 🎵 feel the love, a resurgence of spirit
This is a powerful duet; plenty in the comments who were there in person and speak of being deeply moved by the experience.
youtu.be/yKHynWzvnps?...
This is a powerful duet; plenty in the comments who were there in person and speak of being deeply moved by the experience.
youtu.be/yKHynWzvnps?...
Joan Baez and Jesse Welles - Don't Think Twice It's Alright
YouTube video by Jesse Welles
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Baez and Welles singing some Dylan ✨ magical moments 🎵 feel the love, a resurgence of spirit
This is a powerful duet; plenty in the comments who were there in person and speak of being deeply moved by the experience.
youtu.be/yKHynWzvnps?...
This is a powerful duet; plenty in the comments who were there in person and speak of being deeply moved by the experience.
youtu.be/yKHynWzvnps?...
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Influential English designer Clarice Cliff, known for her art deco designs such as this teapot from the 'Blue Autumn' range, c.1931 #WomensArt 🫖
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Influential English designer Clarice Cliff, known for her art deco designs such as this teapot from the 'Blue Autumn' range, c.1931 #WomensArt 🫖
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Friends — these are terrible times, to be sure. But I believe we will triumph. Here’s why.
October 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Friends — these are terrible times, to be sure. But I believe we will triumph. Here’s why.
When will governments stand up to these Thieving Tech Bros? Seems it's well known that Meta used a gigantic collection of pirated materials, including work by First Nations creators (to train their terrible LLMs).
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
First Nations artists warn against AI 'double colonisation'
The rapid development of AI is testing the effectiveness of the Copyright Act, with creative and media industries calling for better protections.
www.abc.net.au
October 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
When will governments stand up to these Thieving Tech Bros? Seems it's well known that Meta used a gigantic collection of pirated materials, including work by First Nations creators (to train their terrible LLMs).
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
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The war zone in Portland is out of control.
October 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
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“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
October 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“I’m worried about my community… I’m out here in a frog costume to show how ridiculous the notion that we’re violent terrorists is, and showcase how that narrative is wrong…”
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
Serious Q: is it too late to give this dude the Nobel Peace Prize? 🐸 🏆
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🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com
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As anti-immigration sentiment is politicised around the world, new arrivals to Australia are being portrayed as detrimental to the economy – when in fact the opposite is true. Emily Barrett reports. satpa.pe/vyibDgD
Everything that’s wrong with this immigration debate
As anti-immigration sentiment is politicised around the world, new arrivals to Australia are being portrayed as detrimental to the economy – when in fact the opposite is true.
satpa.pe
October 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
As anti-immigration sentiment is politicised around the world, new arrivals to Australia are being portrayed as detrimental to the economy – when in fact the opposite is true. Emily Barrett reports. satpa.pe/vyibDgD
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Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
October 7, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Cartoon by @ivan-ehlers.bsky.social.
Horrific stories via research
"..as he watches footage of 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh crumpling to the ground.. in a street in northern Gaza.
“That was my first elimination,” he says... The Palestinian teenager appears to be unarmed when he is shot in the head."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
"..as he watches footage of 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh crumpling to the ground.. in a street in northern Gaza.
“That was my first elimination,” he says... The Palestinian teenager appears to be unarmed when he is shot in the head."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
The Gaza family torn apart by IDF snipers from Chicago and Munich
Five-month investigation reveals how four members of one family were shot and killed in a single day and highlights a pattern in which Israeli troops target unarmed civilians
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Horrific stories via research
"..as he watches footage of 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh crumpling to the ground.. in a street in northern Gaza.
“That was my first elimination,” he says... The Palestinian teenager appears to be unarmed when he is shot in the head."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
"..as he watches footage of 19-year-old Salem Doghmosh crumpling to the ground.. in a street in northern Gaza.
“That was my first elimination,” he says... The Palestinian teenager appears to be unarmed when he is shot in the head."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Tech companies are stealing our books, music and films for AI. It’s brazen theft and must be stopped | Anna Funder and Julia Powles
Tech companies are stealing our books, music and films for AI. It’s brazen theft and must be stopped | Anna Funder and Julia Powles
If we don’t refuse and resist, not just our culture but our democracy will be irrevocably diminished
Today’s large-scale AI systems are founded on what appears to be an extraordinarily brazen criminal enterprise: the wholesale, unauthorised appropriation of every available book, work of art and piece of performance that can be rendered digital.
In the scheme of global harms committed by the tech bros – the undermining of democracies, the decimation of privacy, the open gauntlet to scams and abuse – stealing one Australian author’s life’s work and ruining their livelihood is a peccadillo. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 10, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Tech companies are stealing our books, music and films for AI. It’s brazen theft and must be stopped | Anna Funder and Julia Powles