Marilyn Chase

The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.

In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:

Election Heroes Power Our Democracy | League of Women Voters From maintaining voter registration databases to processing voter registrations, election workers keep all aspects of the voting system running smoothly. Those on the front lines make connections with...

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TOMORROW AT THE POLLS, LET'S VOTE
AND HONOR OUR ELECTION HEROES!

Election Heroes Power Our Democracy | League of Women Voters From maintaining voter registration databases to processing voter registrations, election workers keep all aspects of the voting system running smoothly. Those on the front lines make connections with...

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TOMORROW AT THE POLLS, LET'S VOTE
AND HONOR OUR ELECTION HEROES!

Live fire exercises over populated areas of beautiful San Diego, assaulted California’s senses on 10/18. Why live fire? Why San Diego? Why aim over busy I-5? Aggression may provoke a response by terrified people, giving an excuse to declare martial law. I pray: stay calm. Don’t fall for it.

Thrilled and humbled that my life of artist Ruth Asawa will be published in Japan by Shoshikankanbou. Thanks to my agents at HG Literary, readers in her parents’ homeland can read about her journey in their own language!

Couple hiking at Chrissy Field, San Francisco with Golden Gate Bridge in the background

And summer 2025 is a wrap!

New C.D.C. Director Resists Ouster as Other Officials Resign

I had serious doubts about CDC Director Monarez’s willingness to stand up against RFK Jr.’s personal mission to destroy public health in America—I’m glad that I was wrong.

If there are any adults left in the White House: we cannot let RFK Jr. burn what's left of CDC. FIRE HIM.

It’s outrageous that Sec. Kennedy is trying to fire the CDC Director — after only a few weeks on the job — for her commitment to public health & vaccines.

The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible.

Vaccines save lives. Period.

How California artist Ruth Asawa finally got her due | Press Play At the end of Ruth Asawa’s life, an encounter with an auction house curator turned her from a relatively obscure artist into one whose works command millions of dollars.

ICYMI, Here’s my chat with LA’s NPR station about the genius of RUTH ASAWA. Hope it puts you in the mood to dive into her art at SFMOMA — it’s your last chance this weekend!
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How California artist Ruth Asawa finally got her due | Press Play At the end of Ruth Asawa’s life, an encounter with an auction house curator turned her from a relatively obscure artist into one whose works command millions of dollars.

ICYMI, Here’s my chat with LA’s NPR station about the genius of RUTH ASAWA. Hope it puts you in the mood to dive into her art at SFMOMA — it’s your last chance this weekend!
www.kcrw.com/news/shows/p...

Tim Walz: "I always get in trouble for it and I'll continue to say it, I don't think we do any favors when we don't name it -- these are fascist policies."

Join me tomorrow Aug 21 at 12 (PDT) in conversation about the genius of artist Ruth Asawa on “Press Play” on KCRW 89.9 FM. Los Angeles’ NPR affiliate. Or listen anytime on KCRW.com/news/shows/press-play-with-madeleine-brand

You’re welcome. Writing it was an absolute joy!

Source: NPR

Thrilled to be interviewed about artist Ruth Asawa by Madeleine Brand on @Press Play on LA’s NPR affiliate KCRW. Details on airtime coming up!

This is a photo of a reporting trip I took to New Delhi and Mysore for a story on the Gates Foundation’s disease prevention programs, where I met amazing public health experts and citizen activists who educated me on their work. An amazing journey!

To all professionals and retirees in the journalism … world, join the challenge to post a photo of yourself in your job. Just a picture… The goal is to flood social media with our profession. Copy the text and post a picture on your page.
India, 2004

Today at 1:30, I’m honored to join the Society for Asian Art in convo about Ruth Asawa at SF’s Asian Art Museum

Today at 1:30, I’m honored to join the Society for Asian Art in convo about Ruth Asawa at SF’s Asian Art Museum

40 Years After Live Aid, It’s Still Personal for Bob Geldof

Rock pioneer weighs in on the death of empathy in what was once the most generous country in the world.

40 Years After Live Aid, It’s Still Personal for Bob Geldof www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/a...

Met many cool readers and friends at SF Art Book Fair! Thanks Kristen Hewitt and @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

Tonight! SF Art Book Fair at Minnesota Street Project.Come get a book signed. EVERYTHING SHE TOUCHED: THE LIFE OF RUTH ASAWA. @chroniclebooks.bsky.social

My wish for everyone on our country’s birthday is captured in this rendition of America the Beautiful!
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Join me for a workshop on Ruth Asawa at SF Asian Art Museum on July 18 at 1:30pm, sponsored by Society for Asian Art. Details at societyforasianart.org!

Join me for book signing on @ruthasawaofficial Thurs. eve July 10 at Minnesota Street Project for SF ART BOOK FAIR 2025!

Join me for book signing on @ruthasawaofficial Thurs. eve July 10 at Minnesota Street Project for SF ART BOOK FAIR 2025!

University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration

At Mr. Jefferson’s University — a tragedy

University of Virginia President Resigns Under Pressure From Trump Administration www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/u...

Here Is All the Science at Risk in Trump’s Clash With Harvard More than 900 research grants worth $2.6 billion are in jeopardy. So is the 80-year-old model of American science.

Breakdown of the impact:

Here Is All the Science at Risk in Trump’s Clash With Harvard www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Ride4aReason cyclists pedaled 100 mi to CA capital to raise $216K for Oakland area school kids. Bravo and thanks, riders!

Fragrance of summer!

@RuthAsawaOfficial sculpture inspired these flower designs for this year’s @BouquetstoArt at @deyoungmuseum.bsky.social