jaime wodell
LightNews LightNews
jaimedraw.bsky.social
jaime wodell
@jaimedraw.bsky.social
150 followers 310 following 8 posts
perspiring artist 😌 // character and prop design for animation! // available for work // prev: Moxy Fox Studio, Moonbug Entertainment // portfolio: jaimewodell.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
Reposted by jaime wodell
thesewer.live
Heyo! I'm helping raise money for APOPO during the Holiday Hero Rat-Athon Charity Event over at: twitch.tv/PiroARat! APOPO does amazing work sniffing out landmines and diseases with their team of HeroRATs. Read about them at apopo.org! But a miracle charity deserves a miracle set of streams so...!
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Reposted by jaime wodell
ashantifortson.com
Heartbroken to learn of Alice’s passing. I looked up to her immensely, and I was so grateful for her patience, grace, creativity, & insight as a collaborator. I will miss her fierce kindness & her sharp wit so very much.

I drew this portrait of us in 2021 for CommunityAsHome. Rest in power, Alice.
Illustrated portrait of Alice Wong and Ashanti Fortson, surrounded by dreamy purple clouds and shooting stars.
November 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
brendering.bsky.social
"The primary reason is that Hollywood is making less stuff." THIS. I've seen so many people lazily (xenophobically) claim 'outsource is stealing all the work', but MOST countries are in the same boat rn. Never let the suits skimming more and more off the top convince you a fellow worker is to blame.
benfritz.bsky.social Ben Fritz @benfritz.bsky.social · Oct 3
The most important human story in the entertainment industry right now is the severe downturn in film and TV production in LA and how it's affecting middle-class crew workers. I spoke to dozens of them for this story about the depressed Hollywood economy. www.wsj.com/business/med...
L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie
Work is evaporating, businesses are closing, longtime residents are leaving, and Los Angeles’s creative middle class is hanging on by a thread.
www.wsj.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
scumbelievable.bsky.social
Some good fuckin reporting on extremely likely institutional cowardice and capitulation to fascism by the National Geographic Society.

defector.com/why-did-nati...
Why Did National Geographic Disappear Its Own Documentary About A Queer Climate Scientist? | Defector
If you’re not a particular kind of mountain sports nerd, you might not be familiar with the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. But for people who live their lives in the overlapping circl...
defector.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
leftistlawyer.com
I'm sorry the food aid contained what now

www.middleeasteye.net/news/opioid-...
Opioid pills discovered in US-backed food aid, Gaza authorities say
US-Israeli aid distributor the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has been widely condemned for possible complicity in war crimes
www.middleeasteye.net
June 28, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
grape390fluffy.bsky.social
33.1 Million. That's the "cost savings" this administration will get out of cutting lifesaving services to queer youth. Let me remind everyone that taxpayers just spend 45 million on a birthday parade.
maggieastor.bsky.social Maggie Astor @maggieastor.bsky.social · Jun 18
Breaking: The Trevor Project received a stop-work order last night on its contract with the national 988 suicide prevention hotline. The Trump administration is eliminating the option for LGBTQ callers to the hotline to press 3 and connect with someone who specializes in LGBTQ mental health.
June 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
otsumamiboy.bsky.social
Idk man but when the administration that tried to reject humanitarian aid for Los Angeles when it was burning tries to justify their illegal military occupation by saying they aren’t going to let LA burn it kinda sounds like bullshit
June 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
paleofuture.bsky.social
Here's the menswear guy's post on being undocumented.
I debated whether to share my story on here, but I guess I will. I think there's an idea out there that millions of violent criminals are pouring across the border, carrying machetes and drugs, looking to harm Americans. Certainly, while some people fall into that category, the vast majority of undocumented immigrants don't. My family escaped Vietnam after the Tet Offensive and went through an arduous journey that eventually landed them in the Canada. My father worked there for a time as a janitor; my mother, a secretary. When work fell through, my dad was offered to work with his sister in the United States, so he went, as our family needed money. He ended up staying in the US longer than he was supposed to — not knowing immigration laws — and asked my mom to come be with him. Of course, she went and carried me over the border while I was still a baby. I'm still unsure whether we technically broke an immigration law. The border between Canada and the United States was pretty porous (as it is today, for the most part). But either way, since I came here without legal documentation, I eventually fell into the category of being an undocumented immigrant. Yet, I've been in the United States since I was a baby. My identity and roots are very much based in this country, no different from anyone else. The lack of legal immigration has totally shaped my life. It has made every interaction with the law much scarier. It has shaped which opportunities I could or could not get. It has taken an emotional toll, as this legal issue hangs over your head like a black cloud. There are millions of people in my situation — people who were brought here as children, some babies, and were unable to raise their hand during this process and say "maybe we should hire a lawyer." Parents may have crossed the border not knowing about the law, as the law can be pretty confusing and lawyers are expensive. Perhaps, in the end, they should have hired a lawyer; but sometimes life is messy. In the end, they crossed for the same reason many people rise every day: to support their families. I think it's unreasonable to deport millions of people who have contributed positively to society. It's simply not true that the majority of these people are violent criminals carrying drugs. Many own small businesses; many work as skilled laborers (including garment workers!). The vast majority are good, honest people. For those of us who grew up in the United States, sending us "back" to our "home" country would mean sending someone to a foreign land, as they grew up in the United States. Tearing families apart based on immigration status seems inhumane. About twenty years ago, I watched with some small measure of hope that the Dream ACT would pass and help a portion of undocumented immigrants. I saw people march angrily in the streets (something I supported). But I was dismayed to see nothing really come about. In fact, when Obama passed DACA, I was skeptical that it would be sensible to give your information to the federal government without a guaranteed path to citizenship. It seems that the Trump administration may use those lists to hunt down immigrants. I think the ICE sweeps are inhumane. I support and admire the protestors who are putting their bodies on the line for non-violent resistance. Ultimately, I think we need to solve this issue on a systemic level. It's unreasonable to me to expect that the government will deport some 10-20 million people. Even deporting 1 million will cause an insane amount of chaos, not to mention an incredible amount of wastef… I have seen people march on this issue, only for it to be dropped later and dissolve into quiet grumbles. In the end, nothing is done for immigrants. Time passes until decades later, we have another political crisis like the one we have today. This cycle seems unsustainable. I hope people sustain this energy to solve the immigration issue and put undocumented immigrants — most who are peaceful, skilled, and hard-working citizens — on a path to citizenship. As time continues to go by, many undocumented immigrants are seeing their lives wasted away. If you care about this issue, I hope you get involved on the long haul: volunteer for pro-immigrant groups, donate to mutual aid, and perhaps pursue career paths that help people in this situation. I was moved to read someone on here say that, when they found their employee was undocumented, they helped them get a green card. The path was difficult, as our immigration system is broken (it took them 11 years). But I can tell you that this is like pulling someone drowning in raging waters. Ultimately, I hope me sharing this story helps push back against the idea that all undocumented immigrants are MS-13 members. I know many people in my position and they are all like your neighbors.
June 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
laborwave.bsky.social
stay safe! avoid kettles!!
HOW TO SPOT A KETTLE Police may try to surround the march on all sides in a "kettle." If you're kettled, they might hold you there for hours... They otten lie about when they're gonna let you go. ...or even arrest everyone. Look out for a prisoner transport bus. If you see a kettle coming, the safest exit is usually back the way you came. TURN AROUND!
June 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
everydaylouie.bsky.social
earthsea
an earthsea-inspired 3d render
June 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Reposted by jaime wodell
zoewithasword.bsky.social
I feel like most of my followers know this but because I see a lot of cis folks who have a specific blind spot for it:

This includes the theme park. I don't care if you want Butterbeer or want to get a wand or are already there so why not just walk in. It's all Her. Everything with the name is Her.
advocate.com The Advocate @advocate.com · May 28
J.K. Rowling is using her wealth attained from the "Harry Potter" series to create an organization dedicated to removing transgender people's rights "in the workplace, in public life, and in protected female spaces.”

🔗: bit.ly/3ZBRxYk
J.K. Rowling uses 'Harry Potter' wealth to fund anti-transgender organization
May 29, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Reposted by jaime wodell
threnody.bsky.social
this is excellent work & contains call/email templates at the end with callouts for the specific legislative mechanisms democratic senators could use to kill this part of the bill.

read the piece. make the calls. there’s no earthly reason any senator’s phone should stop ringing in the near future.
May 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
kortizart.bsky.social
Folks, the House advanced the disastrous reconciliation bill, with the destructive 10-year State Ban against regulations for AI intact!

We now MUST mobilize our calls to the Senate! Call today!

If you need a script the post below offers a fantastic alternative!

We only have one chance! Lets go!
crcadvocacy.bsky.social Creative Rights Coalition @crcadvocacy.bsky.social · May 22
The House just advanced §43201 (Sub. C, Title IV), AKA the 10 year ban on state AI laws: thehill.com/homenews/hou...

It's now time to reach out to your Senators!

Wondering how? See: 5calls.org/issue/ai-reg...

Or feel free to use the card below.
FIND your Senator - Go to senate.gov > Senators > Contact Your Senators > pick your state. E-MAIL (about 3 min) - Click "Contact" beneath each Senator's photo. - Subject: Oppose §43201 (AI Preemption) – E&C FY-25 House Concurrent Resolution 14 - Copy or edit: - My name is <NAME>, and I live in ZIP Code <12345>. Section 43201 would bar every state and municipality from passing AI safeguards for ten years, yet offers no federal framework. It is extraneous to budget policy and violates federalism (Wyeth/Lohr). Please support a Byrd-Rule point of order or vote to strike §43201 from the bill. Thank you. CALL (about 1 min) - Dial 202-224-3121 and ask for Senator <Last Name>. - Script: Hello, I am <NAME> from <CITY/ZIP>. Please support striking AI-law preemption in Section 43201, Subtitle C of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget-reconciliation draft under House Concurrent Resolution 14. It is extraneous under the Byrd Rule and harms states' duty to protect the public, rights holders, and creators.
May 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
kendrawcandraw.bsky.social
It bears repeating that 5calls.org makes it incredibly easy to contact your reps. They give you the phone numbers, a script to read, and a run down of what is happening with each issue. I just called my senators in my pjs half awake and I'll probably do it some more later
laurelpowell.net Laurel Powell @laurelpowell.net · May 22
It's cruel. It's an incredible escalation of their anti-trans culture war. And there is still a chance to stop the provision in the Senate, so if you have a trans person in your life you care about, I implore you - make your voice heard with your Senators. Both of them. Republican OR Democrat.
BREAKING: Republicans pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ stripping transgender Americans of health care
The Human Rights Campaign called the bill "cruel."
www.advocate.com
May 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
laurelpowell.net
It's cruel. It's an incredible escalation of their anti-trans culture war. And there is still a chance to stop the provision in the Senate, so if you have a trans person in your life you care about, I implore you - make your voice heard with your Senators. Both of them. Republican OR Democrat.
BREAKING: Republicans pass ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ stripping transgender Americans of health care
The Human Rights Campaign called the bill "cruel."
www.advocate.com
May 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
johannamation.bsky.social
For ✨ no particular reason ✨ nothing to do w comics discourse ✨

Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:

BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...

AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Graphic Novels by BIPOC creators
Graphic novels and comics made by BIPOC creators!&nbsp;
bookshop.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
emo-sludge.com
Makes sense since Satoshi Kon died 15 years ago and he’s gotta get new ideas from somewhere
May 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
deathbypixelz.bsky.social
On April 16, 2025 the US federal gov proposed changing the interpretation of the Endangered Species Act so it no longer protects habitat. Species and their habitats are deeply intertwined: harming one harms both.

Public comment is open through May 19th.

#science #ecology #conservation #environment
Regulations.gov
www.regulations.gov
May 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
shabana.bsky.social
People in Gaza are posting final messages.
May 16, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Reposted by jaime wodell
breenache.bsky.social
A victory in California: AB 1468 was withdrawn because so many people were outraged by this racist bill!

But this new bill AB 715 was a last minute attempt to keep targeting teachers who teach about the gen0cide in Palestine. Click on the link to learn more and spread the word!
AB 1468 Withdrawn After Public Outcry, AB 715 Emerges as New Threat to Civil Rights | CAIR California
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and JVP Action today welcomed reports that Assembly B...
ca.cair.com
May 15, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Reposted by jaime wodell
samcking.bsky.social
Hey @schiff.senate.gov , this is in direct contention with your LGBTQ+ plus affirming voting history. What gives?
bmigdon.bsky.social Brooke Migdon @bmigdon.bsky.social · May 14
Inbox: The Women’s Liberation Front, an organization that denies the existence of transgender people, says it plans to meet with several members of Congress next week, including more than a dozen Democrats.
Send the women of WoLF to Washington, DC! We have a record number of amazing women from across the country who were willing to take time to travel with us to DC next week and meet with Congressional representatives. In the mix: lesbians seasoned in legislative advocacy, young feminists to grandmothers, eager to meet with Congressional representatives and educate them. Members of Congress who have already agreed to meet with WoLF: - Senator Alsobrooks (D) MD - Senator Gillibrand (D) NY - Senator Tedd Budd (R) NC - Senator Schiff (D) CA - Senator Chuck Grassley (R) IA - Senator Schumer (D) NY - Representative Ross (D) NC - policy chair Dem Women's Caucus - Rep Jaimie Raskin (D) MD - Senator Tammy Duckworth (D) IL - Senator John Fetterman's office (D) PA - Senator Chris Van Hollen - MD (D) - Rep Sydney Kamlager (D) CA - Democratic women's caucus co-chairs - Senator Ricketts (R) NE - Senator Warnock (D) GA - Senator Ossoff (D) - GA - Rep. Nancy Mace (R) SC - Senator Roger Marshall (R) KS - Senator Mar, Kelly (D) AZ - Sen Todd Young (R) IN
May 14, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
indrapramitdas.bsky.social
Please share & give to help Omer and his baby brother Mohammed's family care for them & survive Israel's genocide in Gaza. They're being starved, & donations are slow & few (none in 2 days):
May 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Reposted by jaime wodell
kortizart.bsky.social
Good lord just what the hell is up today. A potential ban on any regulation for AI for the next 10 years? This includes good bills like AB 412 of legislation protecting folks from Deepfakes! Wtf?! Call your congressmen and women asap to tell them to take this down!

www.404media.co/republicans-...
Republicans Try to Cram Ban on AI Regulation Into Budget Reconciliation Bill
Republicans try to use the Budget Reconciliation bill to stop states from regulating AI entirely for 10 years.
www.404media.co
May 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM