Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 19h

Okay, that is legitimately cool.
👁️ 👁️ !

Artist uses typewriter to make art (Tik Tok: @James Cook Artwork)

YouTube video by Interestingasfuck

youtube.com

1 10 54

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

No President should ever stoke this kind of division and dehumanize the other half of the country in this way.

The image shows two X posts. The first, by Juliette Kayyem (@juliettekayyem
) from 1 hour ago, states: "'Take care of' is not subtle. This weekend the ground has shifted and no person can deny what the president, unpopular and unfit, intends. To remain silent is to welcome this. They can both sides or claim they didn't hear, but there is no wiggle room about his plans now." The second, by Aaron Rupar (@atrupar
) from 6 hours ago, quotes Trump addressing the Navy: "We have to take care of this little gnat that's on our shoulder called the Democrats." The post includes a photo of Trump speaking to a group in Navy uniforms, with a caption noting he "called the Democrats. They want to give all of our money to illegal."

110 490 2K

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

A judge blocked Trump from sending Oregon's National Guard into Portland.

That same judge then blocked Trump from deploying California's National Guard to Portland instead.

This isn't a "left wing" judge — Trump appointed her.

Says a lot about Trump's authoritarian power grab.

99 1.4K 4.9K

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 2d

It was a beautiful Sunday in Portland. Farmer’s markets, the Portland Marathon, peaceful protests, and some views of Mt. Hood. This city is vibrant, peaceful, and resilient. We do not need a federal occupation, and we sure as hell don’t want one.

99 1K 3.4K

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Marko (Nerd and Jock Comics) @markoraassina.bsky.social · 4d

Hang in there, struggling artists

78 3.1K 13K

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Chris Schweizer @ NYCC A-28 @schweizercomics.bsky.social · 4d

watercolored drawing of a young Jane Goodall holding a young chimp

15 470 2.4K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 4d

And yet; when students—of *all* faiths—say the very same things on college campuses, the right goes nuts. Madness.

Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 4d

New poll of Jewish Americans:

• 61% say Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.
• 39% say Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

Gift link:
wapo.st/42q0h5z

Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

wapo.st

2 22 140

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

ACLU @aclu.org · 4d

The Trump administration has completely ended all pathways to seek asylum, a legal right for more than half a century.

We took the government to court and won, and they're now appealing. We won't abandon our commitment to people fleeing danger.

Why Did DHS Send a Russian Exile to Costa Rica?

The Trump administration has sent thousands of people to places other than their countries of origin — also known as third countries. Months after being deported, one such Russian family has been forced to rebuild its life in Monteverde.

nymag.com

10 160 520

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 4d

And tomorrow is TODAY!

Have fun, Y'all. Stay hydrated, stay fed, start early, consider doing it in a group if you can, and get someone to drive you home at the end (if you aren't home already)!

The Spirit Halloween where Nat Gertler used to be @nat.gertler.com · 4d

Remember: 24 Hour Comics Day is TOMORROW. Sharpen your pencils now!

More info at www.24hourcomicsday.com

3 9 54

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Presidents? SCOTUS gives them immunity.

Corporations? SCOTUS makes it easier for them to pollute.

Billionaires? SCOTUS says they can buy elections.

But if you look Latino, speak Spanish, or work at a low wage job, SCOTUS says you can be abducted by masked agents.

The legacy of the Roberts court.

260 2.4K 6.6K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 5d

☕ SEATTLE!:
👁️ See you in only 3 WEEKS!

Brick & Mortar Books @brick-mortar.bsky.social · 5d

✏ Tues, October 21 at 6 pm (at Town Hall Seattle): Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, creators of THE CARTOONISTS CLUB...buy tickets here: townhallseattle.org/event/cartoo...

✨ Wed, October 22 at 6 pm: Amanda M. Helander, author of WAYWARD GODS, in conversation with Marissa Meyer

1 4 44

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

ACLU @aclu.org · 5d

BREAKING: Our client Mario Guevara, an Emmy-winning journalist detained by ICE in retaliation for livestreaming law enforcement activity, will be deported tomorrow to El Salvador.

Mario and his family are being punished for his reporting. This cruelty is meant to stifle our free press.

660 16K 32K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 5d

Charles Schulz's PEANUTS began it's multi-decade run 75 years ago today. 🥂

Comics in the Spooky Age 🧛🧟‍♀️👻 @comicsinthega.bsky.social · 6d

The first Peanuts strip by Charles M. Schulz was published on October 2, 1950.

Four black and white panels of a boy and girl sitting on steps. 1st panel: Charlie Brown is approaching and the boy says “Well! Here comes ol’ Charlie Brown!” 2nd panel: As Charlie Brown passes, he says “Good ol’ Charlie Brown…yes, sir!” 3rd panel: “Good ol’ Charlie Brown…” 4th panel: Once Charlie is gone, “How I hate him!”

1 32 160

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 5d

Written 55 years ago, Schulz's heartfelt clarity cuts through the noise, even today.

h/t @tisserand.bsky.social

Scan of a typed letter from 1970, from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, addressed to "Joel Lipton, 622 N. Foothill Road, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210"

It reads:

"Dear Joel:

I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen than it has ever been before. Certainly all any of us can do is follow our own conscience and retain faith in our democracy. Sometimes it is the very people who cry out the loudest in favor of getting back to what they call "American Virtues" who lack this faith in our country.

I believe that our greatest strength lies always in the protection of our smallest minorities.

Sincerely yours,

Charles M. Schulz"

At bottom is an illustration of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, a kite wrapped around the dog house.

9 1.2K 3K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 6d

a man in a suit and hat is standing in a room and saying get out .

ALT: a man in a suit and hat is standing in a room and saying get out .

media.tenor.com

2

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 6d

91 years.
All of them Good.

Black and White photo of Jane Goodall in her youth, walking with one of the many chimpanzees she studied in their natural habitat.

3 88 570

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8d

To Donald Trump:

Stop using military troops and ICE to invade and disrupt American cities.

Stop calling your political opponents “enemies” of the US.

Stop attacking the 1st Amendment.

Our troops and our nation deserve better than you acting as a petty tyrant.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8d

Trump: San Francisco and Chicago, New York, Los Angeles… We'll straighten them out one-by-one. It will be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war too. It’s a war from within

270 1.6K 5.4K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 10d

Lies gain power through repetition.
Repeat the TRUTH!

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 10d

Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.

1 55 200

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 10d

Every single one of these clips was taken today in downtown Portland. Portland doesn’t want or need a federal takeover. If Trump insists on sending federal “resources” he can start with funding health care, bridges, affordable housing, and wildfire protection to name a few.

300 3.4K 9.6K

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Town Hall Seattle @townhallseattle.bsky.social · 10d

10/21 at 6 PM | Best-selling authors Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud come together to discuss the unique power of comics and their new graphic novel, The Cartoonists Club.

🎟️ Get tickets: buff.ly/UZswhPx

Orange promotional graphic for event featuring Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud on Oct 21 at 6 PM. Headshots of the speakers are included with the book cover for "The Cartoonists Club."

4 32

Reposted by scott⚡️mccloud

Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 11d

Today’s shameful shadow docket decision from the Supreme Court—allowing Trump to unilaterally cancel $4 billion in aid—is not behavior that any healthy democracy tolerates of its judiciary. It is a sign of constitutional rot that precedes the rule of law’s collapse. slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Supreme Court Just Rewrote the Constitution to Give Trump Terrifying New Powers

The conservative supermajority's lawless shadow docket decision let the president unilaterally cancel $4 billion in foreign aid.

slate.com

79 860 2.2K

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 11d

haha see above

1

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 11d

Aren't we all!

1

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 11d

There is a non-zero chance that I liked ALIEN :EARTH S1 more than you.

8 62

scott⚡️mccloud @scottmccloud.bsky.social · 11d

Many think of Tylenol as a harmless over-the-counter pain med and are pretty casual about upping dosage for headaches and such, so yeah, it's worth pointing out those real risks (while debunking Trump's nonsense at the same time).

1 3