Michael Waugh
@mwaugh.bsky.social
Brooklyn-based, queer artist. I draw what I see, and I see reactionary ideology everywhere. lolz. http://michaelwaugh.com
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It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part
October 14, 2025 at 1:16 PM
It’s amazing how all the reporting is just memory-holing this part
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Ta-Nehasi Coates is doing a lot of things with this essay, but one of the most important is fearlessly using examples of anti-trans hate to describe Charlie Kirk's politics.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause
By ignoring the rhetoric and actions of the Turning Point USA founder, pundits and politicians are sanitizing his legacy.
www.vanityfair.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ta-Nehasi Coates is doing a lot of things with this essay, but one of the most important is fearlessly using examples of anti-trans hate to describe Charlie Kirk's politics.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
I’m grateful and honored to have been selected as a fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
September 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’m grateful and honored to have been selected as a fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
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The night after the murder of Melissa Hortman, the Democratic legislator in Minnesota, the Yankees were at the Red Sox and neither team requested a moment of silence.
For an actual public servant.
Who we choose to hold a moment of silence for and who we do not are silences that speak volumes.
For an actual public servant.
Who we choose to hold a moment of silence for and who we do not are silences that speak volumes.
September 10, 2025 at 11:49 PM
The night after the murder of Melissa Hortman, the Democratic legislator in Minnesota, the Yankees were at the Red Sox and neither team requested a moment of silence.
For an actual public servant.
Who we choose to hold a moment of silence for and who we do not are silences that speak volumes.
For an actual public servant.
Who we choose to hold a moment of silence for and who we do not are silences that speak volumes.
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Of note: they tell you how much it costs for the government to run the free filing system, but they don’t tell you how much it would cost to have a private corporation do it. (Hint: it would cost taxpayers more to have a private corporation do it.)
Treasury is required to produce a report to Congress related to Direct File, the free tax filing option that the current administration intends to kill. They've created a survey with a bunch of leading questions. The survey deserves some responses supportive of the program to counteract its framing:
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service
IR-2025-85, Aug. 21, 2025 — The IRS invites the public to participate in an anonymous feedback survey on tax preparation and filing options, which will run through Sept. 5, 2025.
www.irs.gov
August 24, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Of note: they tell you how much it costs for the government to run the free filing system, but they don’t tell you how much it would cost to have a private corporation do it. (Hint: it would cost taxpayers more to have a private corporation do it.)
Muir Woods exhibit becomes first casualty of White House directive to erase history www.sfgate.com/california-p...
Muir Woods exhibit is first casualty of White House directive to erase history
"In order to know your role in history, you need to see yourself in it."
www.sfgate.com
July 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Muir Woods exhibit becomes first casualty of White House directive to erase history www.sfgate.com/california-p...
One of my works at the Zero Art Fair got a nice mention in the Art Newspaper (article and photo by Carlie Porterfield) www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/15/f...
July 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
One of my works at the Zero Art Fair got a nice mention in the Art Newspaper (article and photo by Carlie Porterfield) www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/15/f...
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Are you a believer in ghosts, my friend?
July 17, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Are you a believer in ghosts, my friend?
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The federal workers I've spoken with emphasize it isn't just their substantive work that's suffering - basic organizational functions like payroll and IT are breaking down.
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
July 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The federal workers I've spoken with emphasize it isn't just their substantive work that's suffering - basic organizational functions like payroll and IT are breaking down.
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
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Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work
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July 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Relaxing Tea Better Fucking Work
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cyborg security camera
July 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
cyborg security camera
These two works of mine will be in available at this year's ZERO ART FAIR July 8-12. Through Zero Art Fair, visitors can take possession of art without buying it, becoming art collectors in the process. Register by JULY 1.
zeroartfair.com/visit/
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June 30, 2025 at 12:21 AM
These two works of mine will be in available at this year's ZERO ART FAIR July 8-12. Through Zero Art Fair, visitors can take possession of art without buying it, becoming art collectors in the process. Register by JULY 1.
zeroartfair.com/visit/
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zeroartfair.com/visit/
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a herd of remorseless wild pirates and inhuman atheistical devils were infernally cheering him on with their curses
June 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
a herd of remorseless wild pirates and inhuman atheistical devils were infernally cheering him on with their curses
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When that wicked king was slain, the dogs, did they not lick his blood?
June 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
When that wicked king was slain, the dogs, did they not lick his blood?
wild roses, Riis Beach
June 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
wild roses, Riis Beach
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Report: No Way This Year's Summer Strawberries Living Up To Hype
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May 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Report: No Way This Year's Summer Strawberries Living Up To Hype
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When you need to take a stand and stare down your opponent but your legs is just too tired.
May 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
When you need to take a stand and stare down your opponent but your legs is just too tired.
Castle Clinton, Manhattan
May 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Castle Clinton, Manhattan
zoom in for metaphor.
April 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
zoom in for metaphor.
The term "the gilded age" was and is an insult, an indictment of a whole era. Anyone who doesn't understand this is fundamentally stupid.
April 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The term "the gilded age" was and is an insult, an indictment of a whole era. Anyone who doesn't understand this is fundamentally stupid.
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“That’s he! that’s he!—the long-togged scaramouch the Town-Ho’s company told us of!”
April 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
“That’s he! that’s he!—the long-togged scaramouch the Town-Ho’s company told us of!”
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How it was that they so aboundingly responded to the old man’s ire—by what evil magic their souls were possessed, that at times his hate seemed almost theirs
April 10, 2025 at 8:47 AM
How it was that they so aboundingly responded to the old man’s ire—by what evil magic their souls were possessed, that at times his hate seemed almost theirs