Cara 🏳️🌈
@caragaffney.com
she/her. AriadneArca in some places. Award organiser @SelkieAwards.org. Art, writing, comics! 🏴
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In Edinburgh this weekend? Pop down to La Belle Adventure at 225 Leith Walk to check out the work of all of our fantastic winners and nominees for 2025! 🦭
December 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In Edinburgh this weekend? Pop down to La Belle Adventure at 225 Leith Walk to check out the work of all of our fantastic winners and nominees for 2025! 🦭
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I've had a good read of this now, and although it’s clearly not aimed at us I do have some thoughts on it. Buckle up, lads!
With the publication of Comic Book UK’s “Vision for growth” white paper today – essentially the blueprint for everything the newly-formed trade association plan to do going forward – Mark Fuller, its Chief Executive outlines their strategy: downthetubes.net/game-on-why-...
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 AM
I've had a good read of this now, and although it’s clearly not aimed at us I do have some thoughts on it. Buckle up, lads!
*GESTURES WILDLY TO THIS*
In this paper, to put it bluntly, cartoonists are just broodmares for IP.
December 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
*GESTURES WILDLY TO THIS*
I wish I could celebrate with everyone else about the public consultation and the rejection of AI exceptions to law, but 88% of the respondents wanting to strengthen IP law makes me so uneasy
December 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I wish I could celebrate with everyone else about the public consultation and the rejection of AI exceptions to law, but 88% of the respondents wanting to strengthen IP law makes me so uneasy
CRAZY aurora over the Moray Firth right now
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
CRAZY aurora over the Moray Firth right now
This has been my favourite discovery of 2025. I love this comic so much and Bones Matlock might just be one of the nonbinary characters of all time
December 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
This has been my favourite discovery of 2025. I love this comic so much and Bones Matlock might just be one of the nonbinary characters of all time
Still rotating Soulsov in my head this morning. Loic and Ysme may just be characters of all time. Would definitely recommend this JRPG-inspired visual novel for adults: gigidigi.itch.io/soulsov
December 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still rotating Soulsov in my head this morning. Loic and Ysme may just be characters of all time. Would definitely recommend this JRPG-inspired visual novel for adults: gigidigi.itch.io/soulsov
Soul of Sovereignty Ch 3. Good lord.
December 7, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Soul of Sovereignty Ch 3. Good lord.
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Thank you to everyone who came to our second award ceremony! Our 2025 award winners have now been announced...
selkieawards.org/2025
selkieawards.org/2025
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to our second award ceremony! Our 2025 award winners have now been announced...
selkieawards.org/2025
selkieawards.org/2025
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"The more time a show spends trying to simplify itself for unengaged viewers, the harder it is for anyone to stay engaged."
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"The more time a show spends trying to simplify itself for unengaged viewers, the harder it is for anyone to stay engaged."
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
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with alt-text
December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
with alt-text
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Our online awards ceremony is TONIGHT at 7pm GMT! We are so excited to share our winners with you.
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
The Selkie Awards | 2025
selkieawards.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Our online awards ceremony is TONIGHT at 7pm GMT! We are so excited to share our winners with you.
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
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If your choice is between an existential risk to your organisation, vs being a fascist collaborator, and you make the difficult choice to be a collaborator...
...then you are still a collaborator.
...then you are still a collaborator.
Like, I'm sorry the fascists are giving you difficult choices. But that's what fascists fucking do. The only legit answer is "fuck you make me". The only answer that shows you have actual fucking principles not preferences is "fuck you make me". And that sucks. But here we are.
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If your choice is between an existential risk to your organisation, vs being a fascist collaborator, and you make the difficult choice to be a collaborator...
...then you are still a collaborator.
...then you are still a collaborator.
I went back and watched the whole thing and regardless of how dissatisfying/vague the response was, the rest is really cool in terms of MSPs calling for informed consent models and ending the ignorance/gatekeeping of GPs/directing all trans healthcare to specialists
Anyway, the recording of the debate is here if anyone is curious - it's worth watching if only for the MSPs who speak in support: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...
Meeting of the Parliament | Scottish Parliament TV
www.scottishparliament.tv
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I went back and watched the whole thing and regardless of how dissatisfying/vague the response was, the rest is really cool in terms of MSPs calling for informed consent models and ending the ignorance/gatekeeping of GPs/directing all trans healthcare to specialists
I watched this this evening. What I expected: evasion and denial of the scope of the problem
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
In his Members' Business today, Patrick Harvie MSP will lead a debate on the unacceptable waiting times for accessing gender identity clinics.
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I watched this this evening. What I expected: evasion and denial of the scope of the problem
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
Inertia 👍
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Inertia 👍
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Undeniably lockdowns had an impact on schools and education, but what also had (and continues to have) an impact was pretending kids either couldn't get it or suffer long term harm from it, and actual solutions such as installing proper ventilation in schools etc did not happen.
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Undeniably lockdowns had an impact on schools and education, but what also had (and continues to have) an impact was pretending kids either couldn't get it or suffer long term harm from it, and actual solutions such as installing proper ventilation in schools etc did not happen.
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Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
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this is such a fantastic example of the transformative power of design when used collaboratively and intelligently. the visual design of this campaign is deep-rooted in history and culture and is thoughtful and beautiful
In particular Aneesh Bhoopathy, from the design coop Forge, who designed the identity. A brilliant reminder to *employ human creatives!*
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Logo Looked Nothing Like a Campaign Logo
The bodega-influenced visual language of an outsider campaign.
www.curbed.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
this is such a fantastic example of the transformative power of design when used collaboratively and intelligently. the visual design of this campaign is deep-rooted in history and culture and is thoughtful and beautiful
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Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
I know the stress of this year is really starting to get to me because the Weird Dreams have started to return (missing since 2021). Most recent iteration: trying to figure out how to thwart a memory wipe so I don't forget the existence of a fugitive I'm hiding and inadvertently cause his starvation
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I know the stress of this year is really starting to get to me because the Weird Dreams have started to return (missing since 2021). Most recent iteration: trying to figure out how to thwart a memory wipe so I don't forget the existence of a fugitive I'm hiding and inadvertently cause his starvation
This sentiment currently being sorely tested by October-post-daylight-savings
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This sentiment currently being sorely tested by October-post-daylight-savings
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
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The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!
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weird how researchers keep finding this over and over again in different countries huh??
New StatsCan report reveals that trans people in Canada are poorer than the general population, a disparity that is most stark for trans women.
The Daily — Study: Socioeconomic outcomes of transgender and non-binary people in Canada
A new article entitled 'Socioeconomic outcomes of transgender and non-binary people in Canada' was released today. Using data from the 2021 Census of Population, this release examines poverty rates an...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
weird how researchers keep finding this over and over again in different countries huh??