Jason Rivers
@jasonriversart.com
I try to capture the natural essence of beauty.
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What if American Idol and Shark Tank are shaping our politics more than the evening news?
Contrarian culture columnist Meredith Blake explains how reality TV fuels belief in the American dream—and erodes support for taxing the rich.
Contrarian culture columnist Meredith Blake explains how reality TV fuels belief in the American dream—and erodes support for taxing the rich.
How reality TV perpetuates the myth of the American dream
A new book looks at how shows like Shark Tank convince viewers that upward mobility is possible—despite a mountain of evidence to the contrary
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May 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
What if American Idol and Shark Tank are shaping our politics more than the evening news?
Contrarian culture columnist Meredith Blake explains how reality TV fuels belief in the American dream—and erodes support for taxing the rich.
Contrarian culture columnist Meredith Blake explains how reality TV fuels belief in the American dream—and erodes support for taxing the rich.
May 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Of course the heritage foundation is bragging about being successful. Don’t fall for it. It’s propaganda.
The Taliban did similar shit when we had helicopters go down in Afghanistan…
The Taliban did similar shit when we had helicopters go down in Afghanistan…
April 29, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Of course the heritage foundation is bragging about being successful. Don’t fall for it. It’s propaganda.
The Taliban did similar shit when we had helicopters go down in Afghanistan…
The Taliban did similar shit when we had helicopters go down in Afghanistan…
This pet portrait perfectly embodies a certain breed characteristic. What traits come to mind when you see this depiction? Share your breed knowledge! 🐕🐈 #BreedSpecificArt #AnimalTraits #PetPersonalities
April 29, 2025 at 2:57 AM
This pet portrait perfectly embodies a certain breed characteristic. What traits come to mind when you see this depiction? Share your breed knowledge! 🐕🐈 #BreedSpecificArt #AnimalTraits #PetPersonalities
What do you imagine this woman's inner thoughts or feelings might be at the moment this portrait was captured? Share your empathetic insights! ❤️ #PortraitEmpathy #InnerWorld #HumanConnection
April 28, 2025 at 10:23 PM
What do you imagine this woman's inner thoughts or feelings might be at the moment this portrait was captured? Share your empathetic insights! ❤️ #PortraitEmpathy #InnerWorld #HumanConnection
If this Elephant could communicate one message to humanity, what do you think it would be? Let's ponder their perspective. 🌍 #WildlifeMessage #AnimalAdvocacy #ConservationArt
April 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
If this Elephant could communicate one message to humanity, what do you think it would be? Let's ponder their perspective. 🌍 #WildlifeMessage #AnimalAdvocacy #ConservationArt
If animals could talk, what's one question you'd love to ask them? #animalcommunication #curiosity #whatif
April 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If animals could talk, what's one question you'd love to ask them? #animalcommunication #curiosity #whatif
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What's one detail that immediately catches your eye in this portrait? 👀 Sometimes the smallest elements tell the biggest stories. Share what you notice! #ArtDetails #PortraitObservation #LookCloser #EngageWithTheDetails #JasonRiversFineArt#JRFAstudios
April 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
What's one detail that immediately catches your eye in this portrait? 👀 Sometimes the smallest elements tell the biggest stories. Share what you notice! #ArtDetails #PortraitObservation #LookCloser #EngageWithTheDetails #JasonRiversFineArt#JRFAstudios
This incredible portrait has a story to tell! ✨ Every brush stroke captures a moment, a feeling, a piece of history. What emotions does this artwork evoke for you? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Follow us for more captivating art and the stories behind it.
April 26, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This incredible portrait has a story to tell! ✨ Every brush stroke captures a moment, a feeling, a piece of history. What emotions does this artwork evoke for you? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Follow us for more captivating art and the stories behind it.
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Amy Macdonald announces Luxembourg date as part of 2026 European Tour
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Live: Concerts: Amy Macdonald announces Luxembourg date as part of 2026 European Tour
Scottish star Amy Macdonald will bring her soaring vocals and new album to den Atelier on 9 February 2026, with tickets for the Luxembourg stop of her European tour on sale from 30 April.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Amy Macdonald announces Luxembourg date as part of 2026 European Tour
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Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime.
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Abstract painter: Tokyo's newest art star: one-year-old Thumbelina
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April 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Gripping paintbrush and crayon, the artist known as Thumbelina splodges and splats with merry abandon, the one-year-old star of a Tokyo exhibition that goes on way past her bedtime.
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The SAVE Act is headed to the Senate. If it's signed into law, millions will feel the impact—especially women. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf says: enough with the gaslighting.
This is voter suppression in democracy’s clothing.
This is voter suppression in democracy’s clothing.
The SAVE Act
Enough with Gaslighting Women
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April 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The SAVE Act is headed to the Senate. If it's signed into law, millions will feel the impact—especially women. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf says: enough with the gaslighting.
This is voter suppression in democracy’s clothing.
This is voter suppression in democracy’s clothing.
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Choose 20 paintings/sculptures that have stayed with you or influenced you — one piece per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.
Day 18/20
#BlueskyArt #Art #Painting #shareart
Day 18/20
#BlueskyArt #Art #Painting #shareart
March 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Choose 20 paintings/sculptures that have stayed with you or influenced you — one piece per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just paintings.
Day 18/20
#BlueskyArt #Art #Painting #shareart
Day 18/20
#BlueskyArt #Art #Painting #shareart
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HOW TO STUDY CORAL REEFS: Research About Coral Reefs - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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#coralreefs #coralresearch #researchtechniques #waterqualitymonitoring #coralbleaching #coralsurveys #marinemonitoring #marinebiology
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#coralreefs #coralresearch #researchtechniques #waterqualitymonitoring #coralbleaching #coralsurveys #marinemonitoring #marinebiology
March 28, 2025 at 8:27 AM
HOW TO STUDY CORAL REEFS: Research About Coral Reefs - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.epa.gov/coral-reefs/...
#coralreefs #coralresearch #researchtechniques #waterqualitymonitoring #coralbleaching #coralsurveys #marinemonitoring #marinebiology
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#coralreefs #coralresearch #researchtechniques #waterqualitymonitoring #coralbleaching #coralsurveys #marinemonitoring #marinebiology
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About one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage & there are no legal standards or universal guidelines for how people should dispose of fetal remains. Yet, time & again, people face criminal charges for this:
Georgia Police Jailed Woman for Miscarriage and Performed Autopsy on Her Miscarried Fetus
Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.
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March 27, 2025 at 7:04 PM
About one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage & there are no legal standards or universal guidelines for how people should dispose of fetal remains. Yet, time & again, people face criminal charges for this:
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We need a new generation of leadership to respond to the MAGA party. @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social is not wallowing in abjection—she's fighting back.
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We need a new generation of leadership to respond to the MAGA party. @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social is not wallowing in abjection—she's fighting back.
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Trump Fantasizes About Sending American Tesla Vandals to Prison in El Salvador
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Trump Fantasizes About Sending American Tesla Vandals to Prison in El Salvador
Donald Trump suggested that Americans charged with vandalizing Tesla property should serve 20 years in El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Trump Fantasizes About Sending American Tesla Vandals to Prison in El Salvador
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Happy first day of spring! 🌞🌸 From skipping chemical pesticides to planting native species, small changes in your yard can make a big impact downstream. We’ve got you covered with all of the tips and tricks to make your garden Ocean Friendly this year. Check it out: www.surfrider.org/programs/oce...
March 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happy first day of spring! 🌞🌸 From skipping chemical pesticides to planting native species, small changes in your yard can make a big impact downstream. We’ve got you covered with all of the tips and tricks to make your garden Ocean Friendly this year. Check it out: www.surfrider.org/programs/oce...
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Good morning everyone. Here is a little wake up call courtesy of these lovely Wolves 🐺
The best howls are shared with loved ones 🐺🐺🐺
March 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Good morning everyone. Here is a little wake up call courtesy of these lovely Wolves 🐺
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Hmmm, it's almost as if this administration is trying(and succeeding) to isolate the US.
ICE has always picked the most brutal option whenever possible, and now that Trump is in power that means putting holidaygoers in chains, apparently for the most technical possible "work" on a tourist visa (trading housework for lodging)
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Welsh tourist in US chained 'like Hannibal Lecter'
Becky Burke's parents say her legs, waist and hands were secured by US immigration officers.
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March 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hmmm, it's almost as if this administration is trying(and succeeding) to isolate the US.
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It's basic American civics.
March 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
It's basic American civics.