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Allison Cooper
@kinolab.bsky.social
Director, Kinolab; Associate Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and Cinema Studies, Bowdoin College; Video Essayist.
I think Bogost nailed the issues in this piece.
August 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Please add Kinolab @kinolab.bsky.social Thank you!
March 5, 2025 at 6:12 PM
There are, of course, plenty of other ways to make a difference, including the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Please take a few moments out of your day to support one or more of these efforts - even a small donation can help make a big difference.
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
4) Beloved pets have been harmed and/or need shelter while their humans seek housing. The Pasadena Humane Society has taken in hundreds of animals since the wildfires started and anticipates the arrival of many more. You can support their efforts by donating here: pasadenahumane.org/give/donate/
Donate - Pasadena Humane
The generous support of friends like you makes it possible for us to save the lives of so many animals. Please give today to help provide the resources needed for life-saving care.
pasadenahumane.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
3) The foundation associated with Airbnb, airbnb.org, is partnering with 211 LA, which offers free housing in Los Angeles County, to make temporary housing available to those displaced by the wildfires. You can support that effort by donating to airbnb.org via PayPal here: bit.ly/3WcbjIo
Airbnb.org | Emergency housing in times of crisis
100% of your donation funds emergency housing for people in times of crisis. Airbnb.org is a global charity that provides free emergency housing in response to disasters and other crises.
airbnb.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
2) World Central Kitchen (WCK) is providing meals to first responders and families in need. You can support its efforts by making a donation here: wck.org
World Central Kitchen
Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises. Applying our model of quick ac...
wck.org
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
 
1) The Wildlife Recovery Fund administered by the California Community Foundation (CFF) targets underserved, hard-to-reach communities, advancing long-term recovery efforts for Californians who need it most. You can support that effort by contributing here: bit.ly/424egyj
California Community Foundation
In the aftermath of a disaster, immediate needs for victims can include shelter, food, cash and other basic needs. A community’s recovery is often more complex and depends on the scope of the disaster...
bit.ly
January 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Congratulations, Barbara! Love this video essay and so glad it got the recognition it deserved.
December 20, 2024 at 1:58 AM
@evelynkreutzer.bsky.social mentioned this to me. It looks great! Is there going to be an event? Might be a good excuse for a quick trip to NYC…
December 17, 2024 at 10:56 PM