Daniel J. King (he/him)
@proto-foto.bsky.social
Artist, educator, reluctant veteran, enthusiastic wonderer. www.danieljacobking.org
Artists explore ruin, reconstruction in ‘Converge’ matternews.org/culture/art/...
Artists explore ruin, reconstruction in ‘Converge’ – Matter News
Alissa Ohashi and Janelle Bonfour-Mikes will utilize simple tools to explore a range of complex ideas in creating a performance installation at ROY G BIV Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
matternews.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Artists explore ruin, reconstruction in ‘Converge’ matternews.org/culture/art/...
Honored to be asked to jury a statewide art show featuring veterans in Ohio. Department of Veteran Services and the Ohio Arts Council partner once again to spotlight the diverse visual work of artists.
On view in Cols through December 6, 2025.
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On view in Cols through December 6, 2025.
thenewamericansmag.com/2025/10/31/v...
November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Honored to be asked to jury a statewide art show featuring veterans in Ohio. Department of Veteran Services and the Ohio Arts Council partner once again to spotlight the diverse visual work of artists.
On view in Cols through December 6, 2025.
thenewamericansmag.com/2025/10/31/v...
On view in Cols through December 6, 2025.
thenewamericansmag.com/2025/10/31/v...
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I’m super excited to share that THE SHIP AND THE STORM—my debut poetry collection with @dixondaver.bsky.social
—is now available for ebook preorder! It'll also be available in paperback, hardback, and audiobook on September 1, 2025. (I can't get over the cover art!)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB12WK8L
—is now available for ebook preorder! It'll also be available in paperback, hardback, and audiobook on September 1, 2025. (I can't get over the cover art!)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB12WK8L
June 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I’m super excited to share that THE SHIP AND THE STORM—my debut poetry collection with @dixondaver.bsky.social
—is now available for ebook preorder! It'll also be available in paperback, hardback, and audiobook on September 1, 2025. (I can't get over the cover art!)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB12WK8L
—is now available for ebook preorder! It'll also be available in paperback, hardback, and audiobook on September 1, 2025. (I can't get over the cover art!)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0FB12WK8L
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) and the Ohio Arts Council, seek artists for the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be on display in downtown Columbus at the Riffe Center this fall
Submit works by Sept. 1!
dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/n...
Submit works by Sept. 1!
dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/n...
Juror Set for 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition
Ohio’s military and veteran artists are invited to showcase their artistic talents at the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition.
dvs.ohio.gov
August 2, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) and the Ohio Arts Council, seek artists for the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition, which will be on display in downtown Columbus at the Riffe Center this fall
Submit works by Sept. 1!
dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/n...
Submit works by Sept. 1!
dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/n...
Such a pleasure to play guide to a small group of veterans in partnership with the Columbus VA, the GoBus, and the Kennedy Museum of Art at @ohiouniversity.bsky.social
#veteranarts #athens #ohio #inplace
#veteranarts #athens #ohio #inplace
June 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Such a pleasure to play guide to a small group of veterans in partnership with the Columbus VA, the GoBus, and the Kennedy Museum of Art at @ohiouniversity.bsky.social
#veteranarts #athens #ohio #inplace
#veteranarts #athens #ohio #inplace
New found respect for a longtime family member who shares her story on storming the capital steps in DC.
Navy vet Katie Bauer writes in @huffpost.com
about the recent anti Trump protest by
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social
Navy vet Katie Bauer writes in @huffpost.com
about the recent anti Trump protest by
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social
I Was Just Arrested At The Capitol. 1 Thing About The Cop Who Detained Me Was Absolutely Shocking.
"They lined us up, zip-tied our hands behind our backs, and stood us in a single file arc. One officer was assigned to each protester to keep a grip on one of our biceps at all times."
www.huffpost.com
June 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
New found respect for a longtime family member who shares her story on storming the capital steps in DC.
Navy vet Katie Bauer writes in @huffpost.com
about the recent anti Trump protest by
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social
Navy vet Katie Bauer writes in @huffpost.com
about the recent anti Trump protest by
@vetsaboutface.bsky.social
"Black history is American history, without which we cannot understand our country’s fight for freedom or secure a more democratic future. We must protect our history not just in books, schools, libraries, and universities, but also in museums, memorials...
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These activists are ‘flooding the zone with Black history’ to protest against Trump’s attacks on DEI
The Freedom to Learn campaign included panels and coffee meetups and will end Saturday with a rally and prayer
www.theguardian.com
May 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
"Black history is American history, without which we cannot understand our country’s fight for freedom or secure a more democratic future. We must protect our history not just in books, schools, libraries, and universities, but also in museums, memorials...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Thanks to @rickneal.bsky.social and Jarred Christian for joining the community from OH district 12 in Lancaster, OH today.
April 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thanks to @rickneal.bsky.social and Jarred Christian for joining the community from OH district 12 in Lancaster, OH today.
We need to hold Troy Balderson accountable for bowing down to Trump, Musk, and their billionaire friends at the expense of the American people.
Today we're holding a Townhall event for Ohio District 12 - Without Rep. Balderson, who refuses to be present in his own district.
@indivisible.org
Today we're holding a Townhall event for Ohio District 12 - Without Rep. Balderson, who refuses to be present in his own district.
@indivisible.org
April 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We need to hold Troy Balderson accountable for bowing down to Trump, Musk, and their billionaire friends at the expense of the American people.
Today we're holding a Townhall event for Ohio District 12 - Without Rep. Balderson, who refuses to be present in his own district.
@indivisible.org
Today we're holding a Townhall event for Ohio District 12 - Without Rep. Balderson, who refuses to be present in his own district.
@indivisible.org
The VA is one of the largest providers of mental health services in the nation. How might a lack of confidence in patient privacy degrade that service?
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
'I cannot guarantee complete confidentiality,' VA therapists ordered to tell veterans
Mental health therapists at Veterans Affairs should begin sessions with patients saying they are in a shared office space, a memo obtained by NPR says. Trump's back-to-office orders start Monday for V...
www.npr.org
April 12, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The VA is one of the largest providers of mental health services in the nation. How might a lack of confidence in patient privacy degrade that service?
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
www.npr.org/sections/sho...
Standing up for the VA and its central role in supporting veterans, at the April 8, Rush Hour Rally in Columbus — organized by @indivisibleohio.bsky.social and partners.
April 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Standing up for the VA and its central role in supporting veterans, at the April 8, Rush Hour Rally in Columbus — organized by @indivisibleohio.bsky.social and partners.
Don't know who made this picture, but we were there deep in the background on Saturday 4/5 at the statehouse, Columbus, Ohio. 5,000 strong.
April 7, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Don't know who made this picture, but we were there deep in the background on Saturday 4/5 at the statehouse, Columbus, Ohio. 5,000 strong.
Join the growing voices in Central Ohio, Tuesday evening 4/8/25, outside the VA Medical Center to support veterans & families who depend on the VA for a range of services. #resist #veteransagainsttrump
mobilize.us/s/qiEXVw
mobilize.us/s/qiEXVw
Support Veterans Rush Hour Rally · Indivisible Central Ohio
Support veterans: Protect the VA!
Join our Rush-Hour Resistance Rally outside the Chalmers Wylie VA Clinic to protest the cuts to the VA and support veterans!
This huge facility, serving veterans fr...
mobilize.us
April 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Join the growing voices in Central Ohio, Tuesday evening 4/8/25, outside the VA Medical Center to support veterans & families who depend on the VA for a range of services. #resist #veteransagainsttrump
mobilize.us/s/qiEXVw
mobilize.us/s/qiEXVw
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This is what democracy looks like! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
April 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is what democracy looks like! ❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
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TODAY WE MOBILIZED OVER 3 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION!!!
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
April 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
TODAY WE MOBILIZED OVER 3 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS THE NATION!!!
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
This movement has entered the next chapter: the people will mobilize again, and again, until we make a difference.
It only takes 3.5% of the population in a sustained resistance in order to make a difference.
#50501movement
Today we marched in Columbus, OH, first the statehouse, and then circled the horses. Our two boys kept dry from a moment under this flag. Later, at home, we finished dinner to the sweet sounds of "whose streets— our streets!"
April 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Today we marched in Columbus, OH, first the statehouse, and then circled the horses. Our two boys kept dry from a moment under this flag. Later, at home, we finished dinner to the sweet sounds of "whose streets— our streets!"
Reposted by Daniel J. King (he/him)
Thousands of protestors gathered at the Ohio Statehouse today to protest the policies of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, JD Vance and the rest of the current administration: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Hu...
"Hands Off!" Protest in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, April 5th, 2025
YouTube video by Columbus Underground
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April 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Thousands of protestors gathered at the Ohio Statehouse today to protest the policies of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, JD Vance and the rest of the current administration: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9Hu...
Had a lovely tour of @studiotwothree.bsky.social from Barry O'Keefe during my stay in Richmond. Kinda wish i could move to town for the summer! #rvaarts #communityarts #richmondva
March 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Had a lovely tour of @studiotwothree.bsky.social from Barry O'Keefe during my stay in Richmond. Kinda wish i could move to town for the summer! #rvaarts #communityarts #richmondva
USAID (was) until very recently, focused on highly umpactful efforts on cleaning up the terrible after effects of our own making all over the world. (Imagine pits of agent orange exposed soil in your own backyard.)
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Halted an Agent Orange Cleanup. That Puts Hundreds of Thousands at Risk for Poisoning.
Diplomats in Vietnam warned Washington that halting USAID’s efforts to clean up the massive deposit of postwar pesticides would be a catastrophe for public health and relations with a key strategic pa...
www.propublica.org
March 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
USAID (was) until very recently, focused on highly umpactful efforts on cleaning up the terrible after effects of our own making all over the world. (Imagine pits of agent orange exposed soil in your own backyard.)
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump administration fired every single attorney assigned to oversee the biggest streams of federal $$ going to schools: Money meant to help children with disabilities, students in low-income communities, homeless students and rural schools. - @npr.org
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www.npr.org/2025/03/12/n...
The Education Department is being cut in half. Here's what's being lost
The U.S. Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, Institute of Education Sciences and Office of Federal Student Aid were especially impacted by the cuts announced on Tuesday.
www.npr.org
March 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trump administration fired every single attorney assigned to oversee the biggest streams of federal $$ going to schools: Money meant to help children with disabilities, students in low-income communities, homeless students and rural schools. - @npr.org
www.npr.org/2025/03/12/n...
www.npr.org/2025/03/12/n...
I count myself lucky to have witnessed, and even met, AZ congressman Raúl Grijalva in my 20s. I lived in Tucson, and gave tours of the USAF "airplane boneyard" to school children, generals, and congressmen too.
Mr. Grijalva was kind and thoughtful, and greatly missed.
apnews.com/article/raul...
Mr. Grijalva was kind and thoughtful, and greatly missed.
apnews.com/article/raul...
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona, champion of environment and progressivism, dies at age 77
Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona has died. He championed environmental protection and progressive ideals during his 12 terms in Congress.
apnews.com
March 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I count myself lucky to have witnessed, and even met, AZ congressman Raúl Grijalva in my 20s. I lived in Tucson, and gave tours of the USAF "airplane boneyard" to school children, generals, and congressmen too.
Mr. Grijalva was kind and thoughtful, and greatly missed.
apnews.com/article/raul...
Mr. Grijalva was kind and thoughtful, and greatly missed.
apnews.com/article/raul...
Joy Ellison expression of mass noncompliance is encouraging. This is what we need more of.
“Trump has made it clear that he intends to curtail the rights of trans people and force us to retreat from public life and back into the dangerous shadows where we have long suffered. … He has declared war on our very existence.”
New from Joy Ellison.
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New from Joy Ellison.
matternews.org/voices/how-t...
How trans people can win against Trump – Matter News
One trans person shares why they’re placing their hope in mass noncompliance.
matternews.org
March 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Joy Ellison expression of mass noncompliance is encouraging. This is what we need more of.
I ran into the late sculptor Ming Fay in a student photo darkroom in Columbus, OH in the late 90s. We had, for a moment, an intense discussion about his photographic prints rinsing in the dim lit group space. He said encouraging things about my work. R.I.P.
hyperallergic.com/994006/ming-...
hyperallergic.com/994006/ming-...
Ming Fay, Artist of Whimsical Sculptural Gardens, Dies at 82
A co-founder of Manhattan’s Epoxy Art Group, Fay used installation to explore the connections between humanity and nature.
hyperallergic.com
March 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I ran into the late sculptor Ming Fay in a student photo darkroom in Columbus, OH in the late 90s. We had, for a moment, an intense discussion about his photographic prints rinsing in the dim lit group space. He said encouraging things about my work. R.I.P.
hyperallergic.com/994006/ming-...
hyperallergic.com/994006/ming-...
This proposed transfer of the Ringling Museum of Art from Florida State University to what amounts to a state funded christian nationalist college sounds like a terrible idea!
www.protectringling.org
www.protectringling.org
Save the FSU-Ringling Partnership | Citizens to Protect the Ringling
Help preserve The Ringling Museum's vital 25-year partnership with FSU. This successful collaboration has protected the museum's collections, provided crucial emergency response, and maintained world-...
www.protectringling.org
February 28, 2025 at 4:30 AM
This proposed transfer of the Ringling Museum of Art from Florida State University to what amounts to a state funded christian nationalist college sounds like a terrible idea!
www.protectringling.org
www.protectringling.org
"support for artists of color amounts to ‘discrimination’ and funding the work of trans and women artists promotes ‘gender ideology’ (whatever that is)." — “But we know better: the arts are for and represent everybody.”
#artsundertrump #ArtNews
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#artsundertrump #ArtNews
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Artists Protest New Anti-Diversity Policy at National Endowment for the Arts
Artists are calling on the NEA to reject a new edict that arts organizations cannot use federal funds to promote “diversity, equity and inclusion”.
www.artnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
"support for artists of color amounts to ‘discrimination’ and funding the work of trans and women artists promotes ‘gender ideology’ (whatever that is)." — “But we know better: the arts are for and represent everybody.”
#artsundertrump #ArtNews
www.artnews.com/art-news/new...
#artsundertrump #ArtNews
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