Elly ZK
@ellyzk.bsky.social
Linktr.ee/ellyzk :: Artist, writer. She/her. Formerly SMLXist on twitter.
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Elly ZK
@ellyzk.bsky.social
· Apr 22
This is a pinned post for a thread of my art. If you like any of this art, I sell it at various venues and also take commissions, which make great gifts.
In case I haven't made it clear, I am a human and I do not use AI to make art.
In case I haven't made it clear, I am a human and I do not use AI to make art.
GuilloTeen: The Game of Speedy and Severe Justice - heads will roll!
little illustration I did
#leftist #satire #digitalart #fdt #antifa
little illustration I did
#leftist #satire #digitalart #fdt #antifa
January 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
GuilloTeen: The Game of Speedy and Severe Justice - heads will roll!
little illustration I did
#leftist #satire #digitalart #fdt #antifa
little illustration I did
#leftist #satire #digitalart #fdt #antifa
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Where is our national press? The government has been shooting at and harassing clergy for months. This used to be a red line. The reality is their red line moved, not yours. They’re cowards.
ICE attacked an observer after they tailed a group of clergy on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
Our digital producer @sam.vp just so happened to be with the clergy on their journey. He spoke with the observer who was attacked and others who witnessed the assault.
January 24, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Where is our national press? The government has been shooting at and harassing clergy for months. This used to be a red line. The reality is their red line moved, not yours. They’re cowards.
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ICE getting harassed in the public bathroom instead of trans people
January 22, 2026 at 12:43 PM
ICE getting harassed in the public bathroom instead of trans people
AI tries to push down all the colors at once and doesn’t understand why it doesn’t work
yeah, just out of interest, how many people choose the pen on the right for real work or art? See a lot of them in professional workplaces, do you?
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
AI tries to push down all the colors at once and doesn’t understand why it doesn’t work
AI tries to push down all the colors at once and doesn’t understand why it doesn’t work
yeah, just out of interest, how many people choose the pen on the right for real work or art? See a lot of them in professional workplaces, do you?
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 PM
AI tries to push down all the colors at once and doesn’t understand why it doesn’t work
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The problem was not labeling Trump correctly as a fascist. The problem was not treating him as one. They still aren’t! That creates a gap where you’re warning people that things are on fire, but instead of evacuating or getting water, you’re casually sitting down with a cup of tea.
You want to know why Chuck Schumer is talking about affordability & not Trump being a fascist? It's because we already tried talking about him being a fascist *& everyone ignored us*.
A big part of why we are at where we are is that much of the world, the press, foreign leaders, a big hunk of US voters, simply refused to believe it when Democrats said Trump would be as bad as he is.
January 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM
The problem was not labeling Trump correctly as a fascist. The problem was not treating him as one. They still aren’t! That creates a gap where you’re warning people that things are on fire, but instead of evacuating or getting water, you’re casually sitting down with a cup of tea.
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COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
Back-scratching bovine leads scientists to reassess intelligence of cows
Brown Swiss in Austria has been discovered using tools in multiple ways – something only ever seen in humans and chimpanzees
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM
COW TOOLS COW TOOLS COW TOOLS
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One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
January 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
One of the most lopsided results you'll ever see in a poll, from our weekend Washington Post poll www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
January 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Literally a publication for eight-year olds 40 years ago
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Oh so THIS is Hot Frosty.
December 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Oh so THIS is Hot Frosty.
December 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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My new year's resolution this year, as every year, is to be a more available, supportive friend as well as an increasingly looming, formidable enemy.
December 27, 2025 at 5:13 PM
My new year's resolution this year, as every year, is to be a more available, supportive friend as well as an increasingly looming, formidable enemy.
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Reposted this yesterday but I’m doing it again because I feel so strongly. Video is much harder on women, who are expected to conform to much higher grooming standards, and also really on anyone who doesn’t look like a conventional white man, who can expect more nastiness bsky.app/profile/youn...
will also add - yes, this is my personal crusade - that turning podcasts into videos implicitly asks women to once again make more effort than men, as the bar for "camera-ready" for one gender is obviously higher than for the other
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
December 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Reposted this yesterday but I’m doing it again because I feel so strongly. Video is much harder on women, who are expected to conform to much higher grooming standards, and also really on anyone who doesn’t look like a conventional white man, who can expect more nastiness bsky.app/profile/youn...
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will also add - yes, this is my personal crusade - that turning podcasts into videos implicitly asks women to once again make more effort than men, as the bar for "camera-ready" for one gender is obviously higher than for the other
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the rise
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
will also add - yes, this is my personal crusade - that turning podcasts into videos implicitly asks women to once again make more effort than men, as the bar for "camera-ready" for one gender is obviously higher than for the other
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It's actually worse. The Supreme Court has held 9-0 -- Clarence Thomas and other executive power fanatics included -- that detainees rendered to another country via the Alien Enemies Act are entitled to a pre-deportation hearing. There is no legal debate whatsoever.
Belatedly, this line from Weiss' memo is...something
Let's get someone who says banishing to CECOT was legit, she says
Here's the thing: There's a consensus among legal experts that *wasn't* legit
You can find someone who says moon is made outta Fluffernutter. Doesn't mean you should quote 'em
Let's get someone who says banishing to CECOT was legit, she says
Here's the thing: There's a consensus among legal experts that *wasn't* legit
You can find someone who says moon is made outta Fluffernutter. Doesn't mean you should quote 'em
December 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's actually worse. The Supreme Court has held 9-0 -- Clarence Thomas and other executive power fanatics included -- that detainees rendered to another country via the Alien Enemies Act are entitled to a pre-deportation hearing. There is no legal debate whatsoever.
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Nothing grates me more than when AI game dudes are like "Don't you wish you could ask an NPC aNyThInG?" Absolutely fucking not. If you don't understand that every piece of writing is made with intention, character, and meaningful choice... you probaby shouldn't be directing a fucking video game.
December 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Nothing grates me more than when AI game dudes are like "Don't you wish you could ask an NPC aNyThInG?" Absolutely fucking not. If you don't understand that every piece of writing is made with intention, character, and meaningful choice... you probaby shouldn't be directing a fucking video game.
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he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
December 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
he also kind of gets everyone's asses again in this follow up with the washington post
New animated video-comic from me. A Christmas Story is the perfect metaphor for American gun culture: youtu.be/xa12a24HUxE?...
American Christmas Story: a video comic parody of American gun culture
YouTube video by Elly ZK
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
New animated video-comic from me. A Christmas Story is the perfect metaphor for American gun culture: youtu.be/xa12a24HUxE?...
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They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
They updated the website today to remove the word "independent"
Before (left), after (right)
Before (left), after (right)
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they are better qualified to cover it given they still employ journalists
Why is @CBSNews using the BBC to cover the Brown shooting?
December 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
they are better qualified to cover it given they still employ journalists
I will literally cut a bitch. Heather is a national treasure.
December 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I will literally cut a bitch. Heather is a national treasure.
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Incoming! The dog is now picking up some Festive Frequencies! 🐕🌪️🎄
The FESTIVE UPDATE for Dogspinner, an important tool by me and @todepond.com, is here for December only! Play it here:
Pigenpalace.com
The FESTIVE UPDATE for Dogspinner, an important tool by me and @todepond.com, is here for December only! Play it here:
Pigenpalace.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Incoming! The dog is now picking up some Festive Frequencies! 🐕🌪️🎄
The FESTIVE UPDATE for Dogspinner, an important tool by me and @todepond.com, is here for December only! Play it here:
Pigenpalace.com
The FESTIVE UPDATE for Dogspinner, an important tool by me and @todepond.com, is here for December only! Play it here:
Pigenpalace.com