Ami Tallman
@nacrine.bsky.social
I am an artist. I live in Los Angeles. I am being trained by a dog.
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Dick watches Rummy pitch a notion to Ford
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
28cm x 36cm
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
28cm x 36cm
Ami Tallman: Fawn and Ollie, contra mundum
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
12” x 12 in
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
12” x 12 in
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Ami Tallman: Fawn and Ollie, contra mundum
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
12” x 12 in
ink, gouache, and acrylic on paper
12” x 12 in
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I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
NEW: The DOJ is in settlement talks with Mike Flynn for $50M. They're robbing us blind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I don’t think US taxpayers should subsidize treason against the United States
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/3 …and now we have an administration that expressly refuses to enforce the Corrupt Foreign Practices Act (at least until a political enemy violates it) because Trumpism celebrates overt corruption as manly and shrewd.
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
/3 …and now we have an administration that expressly refuses to enforce the Corrupt Foreign Practices Act (at least until a political enemy violates it) because Trumpism celebrates overt corruption as manly and shrewd.
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Recapping the Bone Saw Thugs n Harmony Summit:
President Pedo hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin 9/11 at his newly minted Las Vegas Hair Salon & Spa in DC today, where he vigorously defended the brutal murder of an American journalist…
President Pedo hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin 9/11 at his newly minted Las Vegas Hair Salon & Spa in DC today, where he vigorously defended the brutal murder of an American journalist…
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Recapping the Bone Saw Thugs n Harmony Summit:
President Pedo hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin 9/11 at his newly minted Las Vegas Hair Salon & Spa in DC today, where he vigorously defended the brutal murder of an American journalist…
President Pedo hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin 9/11 at his newly minted Las Vegas Hair Salon & Spa in DC today, where he vigorously defended the brutal murder of an American journalist…
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"Insubordinate."
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
Donald Trump Says ABC Should Lose Its Broadcast License After Getting Irate Over Reporter’s Questions About Jamal Khashoggi Murder, Jeffrey Epstein Files
Donald Trump called for ABC to lose its broadcast license over a reporter's questions about the Khashoggi murder and the Epstein files.
deadline.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"Insubordinate."
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
In a democracy, a journalist doesn't act as a subordinate to the head of state. The job is to hold power accountable. deadline.com/2025/11/trum...
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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I don’t have a clue what this is, but it’s not AI.
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I don’t have a clue what this is, but it’s not AI.
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You can oversee the bloody dismemberment of a Washington Post journalist with a bone saw, and the president of the United States will smile, shake your hand and threaten to pull the license of a news outlet whose reporter asks you a question about it.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Trump defends Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
The de facto Saudi ruler was branded a pariah in 2018 after the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Now, U.S.-Saudi relations are approaching a high point.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You can oversee the bloody dismemberment of a Washington Post journalist with a bone saw, and the president of the United States will smile, shake your hand and threaten to pull the license of a news outlet whose reporter asks you a question about it.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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I have been WAITING for a journalist to write this story.
I specialize in manuscripts produced in England between 1300 and 1500. If this had occurred in the midst of writing my dissertation or first book, it would have exploded my career.
I specialize in manuscripts produced in England between 1300 and 1500. If this had occurred in the midst of writing my dissertation or first book, it would have exploded my career.
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I have been WAITING for a journalist to write this story.
I specialize in manuscripts produced in England between 1300 and 1500. If this had occurred in the midst of writing my dissertation or first book, it would have exploded my career.
I specialize in manuscripts produced in England between 1300 and 1500. If this had occurred in the midst of writing my dissertation or first book, it would have exploded my career.
I would have thought this government website would have been pulled down, since fraud is legal now.
www.gsaig.gov/red-flags-fr...
www.gsaig.gov/red-flags-fr...
Red Flags of Fraud | GSA Office of Inspector General
Download the Red Flags of Fraud Handout
www.gsaig.gov
November 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I would have thought this government website would have been pulled down, since fraud is legal now.
www.gsaig.gov/red-flags-fr...
www.gsaig.gov/red-flags-fr...
Nominate your favorite US government dataset, now through January 2026
Ooooooohhhhhh Data Foundation has a fun new initiative that is right up our alley! What's your favorite dataset? What has the most impact? Nominate away rescuers. datafoundation.org/pages/the-pe...
The People's Data 100
Data Foundation The People's Data 100
datafoundation.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Nominate your favorite US government dataset, now through January 2026
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i want to buy this paper cup factory more than anything. 404 media is diversifying into paper cup manufacturing. if you want to invest in the paper cup factory and help me run it pls inquire
www.facebook.com/marketplace/...
www.facebook.com/marketplace/...
November 12, 2025 at 10:49 PM
i want to buy this paper cup factory more than anything. 404 media is diversifying into paper cup manufacturing. if you want to invest in the paper cup factory and help me run it pls inquire
www.facebook.com/marketplace/...
www.facebook.com/marketplace/...
“You see, me and the boys get a whole lot of pleasure out of educatin’ anyone who so much as looks at us funny. Big Earl here’s got a masters in sociology from Vanderbilt, and nothin’ makes Big Earl madder’n generational cycles of systemic violence.”
"Mark my words, one wrong step in this town’ll land you in a whole heap of social services."
Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process
Well, well, well. What have we got here? Another city slicker who thinks he can waltz into my town and start causin’ all sorts of trouble. I’d be careful if I was you, fella. Because however they do t...
theonion.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
“You see, me and the boys get a whole lot of pleasure out of educatin’ anyone who so much as looks at us funny. Big Earl here’s got a masters in sociology from Vanderbilt, and nothin’ makes Big Earl madder’n generational cycles of systemic violence.”
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youtu.be/veSg0RjgbX4?...
Once again, Clipse re-iterates the importance of careful driving. I don’t care if they’re riding dirty, they’re showing respect for the value of human life on the road.
Once again, Clipse re-iterates the importance of careful driving. I don’t care if they’re riding dirty, they’re showing respect for the value of human life on the road.
Clipse, Pusha T, Malice, Stove God Cooks - F.I.C.O. (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by clipseVEVO
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
youtu.be/veSg0RjgbX4?...
Once again, Clipse re-iterates the importance of careful driving. I don’t care if they’re riding dirty, they’re showing respect for the value of human life on the road.
Once again, Clipse re-iterates the importance of careful driving. I don’t care if they’re riding dirty, they’re showing respect for the value of human life on the road.
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In the biggest sheriff's office, in Los Angeles, Alex Villanueva may be going for a comeback.
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
In the biggest sheriff's office, in Los Angeles, Alex Villanueva may be going for a comeback.
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I am heartbroken and horrified that the department where I received my PhD is under threat of closure. This is a dynamic and welcoming community that is at the forefront of American Studies in the UK. I encourage everyone to sign the below petition and rally behind our colleagues in Nottingham.
Sign the Petition
SAVE AMERICAN STUDIES TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
www.change.org
November 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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#skystorians - do you have a good intro/explainer text on the concept of the Noble Savage suitable for undergrads? Scanning my own library everything I have just skims it or take the concept for granted rather than acting as a 'first encounter with a concept' teaching source.
November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
#skystorians - do you have a good intro/explainer text on the concept of the Noble Savage suitable for undergrads? Scanning my own library everything I have just skims it or take the concept for granted rather than acting as a 'first encounter with a concept' teaching source.
A succinct resource for keeping an eye on the trump admin in its various dimensions
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Keeping track of the trump admin
msha.ke
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
A succinct resource for keeping an eye on the trump admin in its various dimensions
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msha.ke/amitallman
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High end wealth inequality allows for shit like this
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
High end wealth inequality allows for shit like this
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Wealthy foreign gun enthusiasts paid Bosnian Serb forces for the chance to shoot residents of Sarajevo during the siege of the city during the 1990s, according to claims being investigated by Italian magistrates ⬇️
Wealthy foreigners ‘paid for chance to shoot civilians in Sarajevo’
An Italian writer says he has uncovered evidence that Italians paid Bosnian Serb forces for ‘human safaris’ during the siege in the Balkan Wars
www.thetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Wealthy foreign gun enthusiasts paid Bosnian Serb forces for the chance to shoot residents of Sarajevo during the siege of the city during the 1990s, according to claims being investigated by Italian magistrates ⬇️
Omfg
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Omfg
Maybe Steve Vladeck shouldn’t have ratted out justice Jackson’s plan. Scotus ought to be able to handle a little social media backlash if they’re up to something clever.
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov
November 12, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Maybe Steve Vladeck shouldn’t have ratted out justice Jackson’s plan. Scotus ought to be able to handle a little social media backlash if they’re up to something clever.
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
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SNAP embarrassed him. So now he's against SNAP. SNAP is now the James Comey of government assistance programs.
President Trump criticized the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a Fox News interview tonight, saying people "get it automatically now so the number is many times what it should be, it's disgraceful."
Trump says "we can reform" SNAP
"SNAP is supposed to be if you are down and out," Trump said on Fox News this evening.
www.axios.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
SNAP embarrassed him. So now he's against SNAP. SNAP is now the James Comey of government assistance programs.