Lorraine Smigielski
@thrillofthechase.bsky.social
Small press, big heart
I am reading this op-ed and just had to share how inspiring I’m finding it. www.crystalmmartinphd.com/post/a-rose-...
“A Rose By Any Other Name”: Doing the Work When You Can’t Say the Work
By Crystal Martin, PhDLet’s play a quick game.What do the following words have in common: equity, bias, inclusion, gender, diversity, racism, trauma, and “people + uterus”?If you guessed they’ve someh...
www.crystalmmartinphd.com
May 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I am reading this op-ed and just had to share how inspiring I’m finding it. www.crystalmmartinphd.com/post/a-rose-...
Reposted by Lorraine Smigielski
Feeling a mix of many things lately: beyond frustrated to see Section 504 under attack, proud of being able to help @starshapedpress.bsky.social with research on this project, and hopeful that folks will see this poster and take action. Call your AGs! #section504
#letterpress #disabledcivilrights
#letterpress #disabledcivilrights
The next in a poster series I wish I could retire, using the type & design of yesteryear while satirically ripping a new one into current issues making my blood boil. SO many details in link below. #letterpress
https://www.starshaped.com/postersprints/disabledchildren
https://www.starshaped.com/postersprints/disabledchildren
March 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Feeling a mix of many things lately: beyond frustrated to see Section 504 under attack, proud of being able to help @starshapedpress.bsky.social with research on this project, and hopeful that folks will see this poster and take action. Call your AGs! #section504
#letterpress #disabledcivilrights
#letterpress #disabledcivilrights
Reposted by Lorraine Smigielski
Are you concerned about AI? We had a robust culture built around an older technology, printing. It had 500 years of editorial traditions which kept it stable. We need to maintain a BACKUP of that system, because this new one is scary. That's why I co-founded printingstewards.org/index.shtml
printingstewards.org
February 15, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Are you concerned about AI? We had a robust culture built around an older technology, printing. It had 500 years of editorial traditions which kept it stable. We need to maintain a BACKUP of that system, because this new one is scary. That's why I co-founded printingstewards.org/index.shtml
Reposted by Lorraine Smigielski
In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say:
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
February 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
In response to Trump’s assertion, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law,” we say:
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.
And @boysek.bsky.social beat me to the punchline. Learn more at this link and contact your AGs/state reps!
Yes, 17 states. More info and how to take action: dredf.org/protect-504/
Texas v. Becerra: What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 - DREDF
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
dredf.org
February 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
And @boysek.bsky.social beat me to the punchline. Learn more at this link and contact your AGs/state reps!
In shock and dismayed by the lengths the anti-DEI movement is going to in this country. At this time, 16 states are currently suing to declare all of Section 504 unconstitutional. This would have disastrous affect for web accessibility, yes, but also… (thread)
#accessibility
#dei
#disability
#accessibility
#dei
#disability
February 12, 2025 at 1:34 AM
In shock and dismayed by the lengths the anti-DEI movement is going to in this country. At this time, 16 states are currently suing to declare all of Section 504 unconstitutional. This would have disastrous affect for web accessibility, yes, but also… (thread)
#accessibility
#dei
#disability
#accessibility
#dei
#disability
Reposted by Lorraine Smigielski
This is what a coup looks like in 2025. A terrifying read from Carole Cadwalladr — and she’s not the only one saying this: open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
IT IS A COUP
This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
This is what a coup looks like in 2025. A terrifying read from Carole Cadwalladr — and she’s not the only one saying this: open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Reposted by Lorraine Smigielski
February 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM
More color matching today over lunch. Love how the sun comes in this window near my Christmas cactus: makes the perfect spot for this work #letterpress #weddingivitations #gettinginky
January 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
More color matching today over lunch. Love how the sun comes in this window near my Christmas cactus: makes the perfect spot for this work #letterpress #weddingivitations #gettinginky
Color matching on my brother’s wedding invites: so fun to get to do this for my bro! Can’t wait to celebrate with them later this year.
January 27, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Color matching on my brother’s wedding invites: so fun to get to do this for my bro! Can’t wait to celebrate with them later this year.
Hello world! It seems like enough of my letterpress friends are making the jump over here that it’s time for me to come over as well! 👋🏻
January 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Hello world! It seems like enough of my letterpress friends are making the jump over here that it’s time for me to come over as well! 👋🏻