Michael DeForge's Avatar

Michael DeForge

@michaeldeforge.bsky.social

it's me

5,120 Followers  |  204 Following  |  250 Posts  |  Joined: 03.07.2023  |  2.0452

Latest posts by michaeldeforge.bsky.social on Bluesky

Preview
Canadian Company Accused of Providing Weapons to RSF in Sudan The news comes after the RSF carried out a brutal massacre during their assault on el-Fasher, a city in Northern Darfur.

Mark Carney is travelling to the UAE this week, but has not indicated that he will raise the issue of the UAE’s support of the paramilitary RSF in Sudan.

The RSF recently carried out a brutal massacre in el-Fasher, Darfur, killing hundreds of civilians.

18.11.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

And if you are a Canadian author or bookworker, you can still join the boycott here:

canlitresponds.ca

17.11.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Tonight, boycotting authors - over 450+ strong - will be holding its own counter-broadcast:

twitch.tv/deltahead_

There will be panels and reading, and funds will be raised for Palestinian writers Yahya Al Harmana, Shahd Alnaami and Heba Elnaami, and their families in Gaza.

17.11.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

- Will they account for repeatedly lying to the press, including denying they lobbied police into charging 2023 protesters (confirmed by reporting in The Walrus,) and calling Prize winner Sarah Bernstein a liar in Toronto Life after they told her not to speak about Gaza in a promotional broadcast?

17.11.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image

- Will it account for its leadership harassing pro-Palestinian authors publicly and privately?

17.11.2025 23:56 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Questions it needs to answer:

- Who are its "anonymous funders?"

- Will the Giller finally end its partnership the Azrieli Foundation, set to renew this year?

- Will it confirm whether it has terminated its Indigo sponsorship?

17.11.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The Giller, which earlier this year made a public plea to the federal government for a $5 million cash injection, continues to evade a basic questions around accountability and transparency.

17.11.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sources close to the Prize have been telling authors otherwise - that the prize pool for at least this year is *still* being drawn from Scotia funds, but that both parties wanted to avoid the bad publicity that pressure campaigns have put the bank

17.11.2025 23:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

This year, the Giller announced it’d be ceasing its partnership with Scotiabank. When asked how it would pay for its $100k prize purse, a gala, and whatever it is Rick Mercer charges to MC his own public humiliation ritual, their ED said β€œanonymous donors” were stepping in

17.11.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

Right now, protesters are outside the pre-taped 2025 Giller Prize ceremony with a puppet of David Fingold (the asset manager at Scotiabank responsible for the bank's Elbit Systems investment) asking:

Who funds the Giller Prize?

17.11.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Episode 4 title card: The Cat Who Tipped The Box

very "my cat"-coded

bsky.app/profile/mrmu...

13.11.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image 11.11.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

NEW: No Arms In The Arts launches boycott of the Scotiabank Photo Award.

70 artists, curators and photographers, including many past winners and nominees, are withdrawing their work ahead of the 2025 nominations.

boycottphotoaward.org

10.11.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Episode 3 title card: The Lion of Embers

06.11.2025 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 61    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

drew this flyer for an upcoming Beacon Cinema screening of Suroh: Alien Hitchhiker, a personal favourite, and big influence on my last book (Holy Lacrimony)

05.11.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 118    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image

Christmas Eve In Miller's Point slipcover artwork for the Blu-ray available for pre-order now:

vinegarsyndrome.com/products/chr...

03.11.2025 12:15 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

illustration for some slipcase artwork for Vinegar Syndrome's upcoming Garbage Pail Kids Movie 4K release

01.11.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 109    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

Season 2, episode 2 title card for Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake: "The Crocodile Who Bit A Log"

31.10.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Despite Reversal on Rent Control, Ford Government Still Plans to Make Evictions Easier After a wave of furious backlash, the Ontario government backtracked on the most controversial part of its proposed Bill 60. But the housing bill will still make it faster and easier for landlords to…

After a furious outcry, the Ontario government reversed course on the most controversial part of Bill 60.

But the policy makes six other changes to landlord-tenant law that overwhelmingly benefit landlords, @emmapaling.bsky.social reports.

www.thegrindmag.ca/despite-reve...

28.10.2025 20:01 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

Cat Eyed Boy tribute for Mantis zine

27.10.2025 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 483    πŸ” 101    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image Post image Post image Post image

semi-regular "I have a Patreon" reminder:

I have a Patreon. in addition to exclusive comics, I've recently posted travel sketchbooks, process work, unseen/unused posters, and bootleg Peanuts collections. i also have regular round-ups of movies and comics on my mind

www.patreon.com/c/michaeldef...

26.10.2025 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Preview
Ford Government Bill Could Spell the End of Rent Control in Ontario Tenant groups are ringing the alarm over changes that could dramatically increase the price of rent and drive people out of their homes. But the proposed legislation, endorsed by the landlord lobby…

The Ford government has proposed a series of changes that will effectively end rent control in Ontario. It's an "apocalypse for tenants," one advocate tells The Grind.

@emmapaling.bsky.social and @rdassaly.bsky.social report.

25.10.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3
Post image

Title card illustration for season 2, episode 1 of Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake - "The Hare And The Sprout"

23.10.2025 18:16 β€” πŸ‘ 189    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Post image

early am running

21.10.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 155    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
⭕️ Report | Israel launches 20+ airstrikes across Gaza claiming Hamas breached ceasefire

Israeli warplanes carried out more than 20 strikes across multiple areas of Gaza on Sunday, including regions far from the β€œyellow line” marking Israeli control, after the army claimed Hamas fighters emerged from a tunnel in Rafah and fired an anti-tank missile at an Israeli vehicle. The IDF called it a β€œblatant violation of the ceasefire,” saying it had begun β€œa series of strikes to eliminate the threat.”

But Hamas and its armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, denied any role, stressing they remain fully committed to the ceasefire and have β€œno knowledge of any incidents or clashes in Rafah,” which they described as a β€œred zone under full Israeli control.” Contact with any remaining fighters there, they said, has been severed since the return of Israel’s genocidal war in March.

⭕️ Report | Israel launches 20+ airstrikes across Gaza claiming Hamas breached ceasefire Israeli warplanes carried out more than 20 strikes across multiple areas of Gaza on Sunday, including regions far from the β€œyellow line” marking Israeli control, after the army claimed Hamas fighters emerged from a tunnel in Rafah and fired an anti-tank missile at an Israeli vehicle. The IDF called it a β€œblatant violation of the ceasefire,” saying it had begun β€œa series of strikes to eliminate the threat.” But Hamas and its armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, denied any role, stressing they remain fully committed to the ceasefire and have β€œno knowledge of any incidents or clashes in Rafah,” which they described as a β€œred zone under full Israeli control.” Contact with any remaining fighters there, they said, has been severed since the return of Israel’s genocidal war in March.

In a detailed statement, Hamas also accused Israel of systematically violating the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire agreement signed on October 9. The group said Israel has killed at least 46 civilians and wounded 132 since the deal took effect, fired on returning residents near the β€œyellow line,” blocked aid and reconstruction materials, and withheld detainees and the bodies of prisoners who died in custody. It called these violations β€œdeliberate attempts to sabotage the agreement” and β€œcrimes against humanity.”

Axios reported that U.S. officials were alerted to Israel’s planned strikes through the American command center overseeing the deal. A senior Trump administration official told Axios that β€œwe knew this was brewing,” adding that the U.S. urged Israel to β€œrespond proportionately but show restraint.” Envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner are expected in Israel this week to prevent further escalation and advance Trump’s β€œNew Rafah” reconstruction plan.

In a detailed statement, Hamas also accused Israel of systematically violating the Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire agreement signed on October 9. The group said Israel has killed at least 46 civilians and wounded 132 since the deal took effect, fired on returning residents near the β€œyellow line,” blocked aid and reconstruction materials, and withheld detainees and the bodies of prisoners who died in custody. It called these violations β€œdeliberate attempts to sabotage the agreement” and β€œcrimes against humanity.” Axios reported that U.S. officials were alerted to Israel’s planned strikes through the American command center overseeing the deal. A senior Trump administration official told Axios that β€œwe knew this was brewing,” adding that the U.S. urged Israel to β€œrespond proportionately but show restraint.” Envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner are expected in Israel this week to prevent further escalation and advance Trump’s β€œNew Rafah” reconstruction plan.

The Trump administration have not publicly commented, while Palestinians on the ground say Israel has used minor security incidents as pretexts to resume attacks and block all aid deliveries.

As of Sunday night, Gaza’s Health Ministry and Civil Defense were still assessing casualties from the new Israeli airstrikes, with at least 15 people killed and dozens injured, according to hospital sources.

Video: Strike on a cafe in Al-Zawayda (central Gaza)

The Trump administration have not publicly commented, while Palestinians on the ground say Israel has used minor security incidents as pretexts to resume attacks and block all aid deliveries. As of Sunday night, Gaza’s Health Ministry and Civil Defense were still assessing casualties from the new Israeli airstrikes, with at least 15 people killed and dozens injured, according to hospital sources. Video: Strike on a cafe in Al-Zawayda (central Gaza)

⭕️ Report | Israel launches 20+ airstrikes across Gaza claiming Hamas breached ceasefire

Israeli warplanes carried out more than 20 strikes across multiple areas of Gaza on Sunday, including regions far from the β€œyellow line” marking Israeli control, after the army claimed Hamas fighters emerged…

19.10.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 140    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 10
Post image

"To The World" is a comic zine by Jehad Abu Dayya and Esraa El-Banna, who wrote and drew the comic from their tents in Deir Al-Balah. Edited by Deena Mohamed, it tells the story of a fictional student named Farah, who shares her experience during the genocide in Gaza.

15.10.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Post image

Pile and Ren

16.10.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey look, Israel broke the cease-fire, twice, in two different ways, within 24 hours - again.

14.10.2025 23:34 β€” πŸ‘ 7143    πŸ” 3180    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 37
Post image

Corey

14.10.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

yes

13.10.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@michaeldeforge is following 20 prominent accounts