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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 11h

This war could’ve ended if Trump had done the right thing. Just a few simple policy shifts. But no. Noooo. That’s too hard. Instead, we’re flinging war maps across the room and screaming.

What did Ukrainians ever do to deserve putin and Trump at the same time?

Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 19h

Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms for ending its war in a volatile White House meeting on Friday, warning that Putin had said he would “destroy” Ukraine if it did not agree. - FT

Which circle of this are we in? 🤦‍♀️

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

We all knew Trump was going to sell out Ukraine to Putin. All his false promises - to end the war in 24 hours, to sanction Russia, provide Tomahawks, on and on. All bs. Pro-Ukraine GOP Sens & Reps suddenly silent. The US abandons allies under Trump. Putin owns Trump like a dog.

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Maria Theresa Barbist @mariatheresabarbist.com · 1d

No kings protest earlier today in Miami! #nokings #miami

Protester holding sign that says: imagine hating immigrants more than pedophiles

Protesters with sign saying: fight the fascists tooth and nail

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 9d

Almost midnight in Kyiv.
Calm.
We have power, water.
Drops of rain gently sing a lullaby
to those who didn’t sleep last night.

Please, don’t take for granted
the quiet treasures you have –
power, water, windows, a roof.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20d

People of Illinois, we need your help.

Get your cell phones out – record what you see. Put it on social media. Peacefully ask for badge numbers and identification. Speak up for your neighbors.

We need to let the world know this is happening – and that we won’t stand for it.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 18d

🎙️ SFAA Spotlight: “People Make This Place — SFAI Stories”
🗓️ Oct 29 · 3pm PT
📍 Online

✨ Join us for an online walk-through of the SFMOMA exhibition with Becky & Jeff (Legacy Foundation), Shana Lopes & David Senior (SFMOMA).

🔗 Reserve your spot:
www.eventbrite.com/e/sfaa-spotl...

#SFAI #SFMOMA

wall with historic images from the San Francisco Art Institute at SFMOMA exhibition

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 18d

It’s not just that this is puerile and lawless. It’s that it is completely out of touch with the issues relevant to contemporary warfare. Russia fights like this. It makes Russians criminals. But it doesn’t make them winners.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 19d

🗣️THIS is the message!!

Brava, Congresswoman @aoc.bsky.social!!

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · 24d

🌟 What a weekend to remember! 🌟⁠
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We’re still riding the high from our 2nd Annual Studio 8 Film Festival, and wow—what an unforgettable celebration of cinema, community, and creativity.
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This festival is more than just screenings—it’s about carrying forward the cinematic legacy of SFAI.⁠

At the Lawrence Jordan Tribute at SFMOMA with Lawrence Jordan, Marian Wallace, Steve Anker and Jonathan Marlowe

Deborah Fort, Toney Merritt, Marian Wallace and V. Vale infront of the Roxie

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 25d

Interesting given 1400 detainees that were held at the Florida concentration camp are missing.

JJ in DC @jjindc.bsky.social · 25d

🧊🚨✈️ HAPPENING NOW 🐊

👉 Landing at the Everglades Concentration Camp

The same Omni 767 (tail: N705KW) that was turned away from Venezuela earlier today‼️

Presumably still full of Venezuelan nationals 👀

Omni 767 landing at Everglades Concentration Camp in Florida

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 19

Friday, September 19 – Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland

Doors at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm

Studio 8 Film Festival | Opening Night: Works by Juan Luis Matos, Nykelle DeVivo, Nao Bustamante, & more.

🎟 Tickets: $10 (or more if you’re feeling generous, we won’t stop you 😏)

bit.ly/4ojbmP7

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 17

🎥 This weekend! The Studio 8 Film Festival runs Sept 19–21 across three Bay Area venues:

✨ Fri — Shapeshifters Cinema (Opening Screening)
✨ Sat — Roxie Theater (Lyrical + Animated Shorts)
✨ Sun — SFMOMA (Lawrence Jordan Tribute)

🎟 Tickets → sfartistsalumni.org

#Studio8FilmFestival #SFAIalumni

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Sep 18

General pattern in regime change: the comedy gets better and then it gets banned.

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Maria Theresa Barbist @mariatheresabarbist.com · Sep 16

Wonderful article! Thanks so much, great memories from Studio X.

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Screen Slate SF Bay @screenslatesf.bsky.social · Sep 15

This week, Cat Beckstrand on Studio 8, the black box studio at now-shuttered SF Art Institute where generations of filmmakers learned their craft and developed their vision, celebrated Fri-Sun at Shapeshifters, the Roxie, & SFMOMA with @sfartistsalumni.org: www.screenslate.com/articles/stu...

The Studio 8 Film Festival 2025

From September 19-21, the Studio 8 Film Festival will celebrate the visionary spirit of the film department at the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI), a core part of the development of experimental fi...

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 14

Lawrence Jordan Tribute at SFMOMA next Sunday at 2pm. Studio 8 Film Festival closing day. Rsvp at sfaa.art

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 13

Studio 8 Film Festival starting next Friday!! Get your to tickets now: sfaa.art

Schedule for Studio 8 Film Festival with cut out artwork of SFAI campus.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · Sep 10

German Defense Minister Pistorius:

There is definitely no reason to assume that [Russian drones violating Polish airspace] was a matter of course correction errors or anything of that sort. These drones were quite obviously deliberately directed on this course.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · Sep 10

Russia murders pensioners
kyivindependent.com/russian-air-...

'Pure terrorism' — At least 25 killed in Russian air strike on Ukrainian village during pension payouts

The bombing took place around 11 a.m. while local residents lined up to receive pensions, according to officials. The casualties included local pensioners and employees of Ukrposhta, Ukraine's nationa...

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · Sep 9

The death toll in Yarova has risen to 24 after a cynical russian airstrike on the line of elderly people for pension. An additional 19 people were injured in the attack.

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Margo Gontar @margogontar.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just tried to watch video from Yarovaya village in Ukraine where Russia threw a bomb on elderly just getting their pensions - and I can’t, getting so nauseous. Sorry just can’t share it.

How you can discuss peace with those who does things like that ? Who throw bombs on elderly for no reason ?

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · Sep 9

🔴 At least 20 were killed as Russian forces targeted civilians gathered to receive pension payments in Yarova, Donetsk region.

Over 20 Dead After Russia Bombs Pension Payment Site in Donetsk Region

Russia conducted an airstrike in Yarova, Donetsk, resulting in over 20 civilian deaths during pension disbursement, prompting calls for international response.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 8

In case you missed today's Spotlight with Kate Laster in conversation with Manny Robertson here is the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqb4...

SFAA Spotlight | Kate Laster

YouTube video by SF Artists Alumni

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UNITED24 Media @united24media.com · Sep 6

Venice Film Festival called out for raising Russia’s flag.

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SF Artists Alumni (SFAA) @sfartistsalumni.org · Sep 6

The Studio 8 Film Festival kicks off at Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland with a program curated by April September + Rye Purvis. Get your tickets at sfaa.art.

📍 Shapeshifters Cinema, Oakland
🗓️ Friday, Sept 19 – 7pm

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Studio 8 Film Festival 2025 | Opening Night at Shapeshifters Cinema (Sept 19)

YouTube video by SF Artists Alumni

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