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Jack de Quidt @notquitereal.bsky.social · 25d

the trans music archive has announced a residency for 2 trans bands/artists at their recording studio in NY, plus a $1000 stipend www.transmusicarchive.org/residency

Figure 8 Recording Residency 2025 — Trans Music Archive

www.transmusicarchive.org

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 4

BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.

VACCINES FOR ALL: Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to New Yorkers who request them, according to plans shared exclusively with Playbook. The Democrat’s executive order will mirror actions taken by other blue state governors this week to protect access to the latest Covid vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration has only granted limited approval of the jab for older adults and individuals considered to be high-risk. That’s prompted Democratic leaders to create their own vaccine guidance and explore ways they can legally protect access to the shot for everyone.

“By signing this EO, Governor Hochul is making it clear that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers will still be able to make their own health care decisions and get the care they need from trusted providers in their community,” Hochul spokesperson Kara Cumoletti said in a statement to POLITICO.

This morning, POLITICO Pro reported that the Hochul administration is reviewing potential solutions to the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict vaccine access. However, a long-term fix may require legislative changes by lawmakers either through a special session, or when they return to the state Capitol in January.

“This temporary order will ensure seamless access while the Governor works with the Legislature on a long-term solution to safeguard preventive care and vaccines,” Cumoletti added. — Katelyn Cordero

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Suzanne ✨🌑 @tendermiasma.com · Aug 20

Hey this is really fucking dire! Keep calling Stripe. This aligns with nothing they've previously told us

Becky Still-Tide @beckystilltide.bsky.social · Aug 19

Fuck censorship. They're coming after you next, whether you make porn or not. I have never sold NSFW services or artwork, yet here's my termination from Stripe! Fully SFW, innocent headshots of furries = adult content. This is what we've been trying to fucking tell y'all this whole month!

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · Aug 17

On this and all social media platforms,all artists NEED to support NSFW art. If your ace (like me) or don't like porn it doesn't matter. The freedom to draw nudity and sexually explicit work for adults shouldn't be demonized because some people find it offensive or refuse to parent their kids.

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Jay @envinyon.bsky.social · Jun 4

OH MY FUCKING GOOOODDDDDDDDD

MATSUNO YOU ARE THE ETERNAL GOAT

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Mr Peculiar 🔞 @mrpecu.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hey if you hate censorship and want to do more than just doompost online, you can actually do something: Being annoying!

Hoards of people have been blowing up the phones of payment processing companies to pressure them not to bend to the whims of puritan groups.

stop-paypros.neocities.org

Cartoon monster lady, Sue, in a "Don't Stop Calling T-shirt, pointing at a personification of "puritan activist groups" looming over a personification of "payment processor"

Sue's Dialogue: YOOHOO! These motherfuckers think they can pick and choose what you do with your own money. You wouldn't let them do that, would you?

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Luthien Nightwolf @luthiennightwolf.bsky.social · Jul 22

This is a PSA for anyone who follows artists: Your comments are NOT annoying! I think I speak for many of us we are starved for praise on our work so please if you have something to say lay it on thick WE LIKE IT. I promise you it is not seen as cringe or a bother, we love the interaction!

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Jul 15

Giving this a morning boost ☀️

[ #art #fanart #merchartist #metalgearsolid ]

Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Jul 14

Hey frens~
Sharing another reminder of my Etsy Summer Sale ☀️

For the month of July, all my merch is 30% off! (No discount code needed- the sale will be applied at checkout!) This includes my silly #MGS stickers here 😎

🌿 vtolentinoart.etsy.com

[ #MetalGearSolid #MetalGear #artshop #merchartist ]

My Metal Gear Solid sticker featuring MGS3 Revolver Ocelot with his Ocelot Unit. A chibi Ocelot is crying while three members of the Ocelot Unit try to comfort him. (One of them is waving around cheerleader pompoms.) The words "Self-Esteem Team" are around the sticker. This sticker is also taken in between some green leaves in the sun.

My Metal Gear Solid sticker featuring a chibi baby Solid Snake in a snake costume. He is sneakily but nervously taking handfuls of candy from a basket and putting them into his box instead. The basket of candy says "Please only take ONE." This sticker is also taken in between some green leaves in the sun.

My Metal Gear Solid sticker featuring chibi baby Liquid Snake in a snake costume. He is smiling and riding a miniature Metal Gear Rex that is also holding a pumpkin basket full of Halloween candy. This sticker is also taken in between some green leaves in the sun.

My Metal Gear Solid sticker featuring a chibi Big Boss holding his sons, Solid Snake and Liquid Snake, by the hand. They are going trick-or-treating- Big Boss is wearing a crocodile hat with camouflage fatigues, while the twin snakes are wearing snake costumes. They are each holding pumpkin Halloween baskets, too. This sticker is also taken in between some green leaves in the sun.

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Minsoo @ RGG Dead Souls Cupsleeve @hydrogenpink.bsky.social · Jul 11

Reposts are much appreciated as I got surgery coming up and I'm moving across country end of this year. 🥲

Minsoo @ RGG Dead Souls Cupsleeve @hydrogenpink.bsky.social · Jul 11

🌞🌴SUMMER SALE COMIN' IN HOT🌴🌞

50% off on Acrylic Standee and 40% on Acrylic Charms at

Hydrogenpink.com

#likeadragon #yakuza #majimagoro #kiryukazuma #kasugaichiba

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Ethan M. Aldridge @ethanmaldridge.bsky.social · Jun 25

There's a lot to study from Zohran Mamdani's electoral victory, but I'm particularly interested in its graphic design. Vivid, unexpected colors. A hand drawn feel that nods to the grassroots nature of the campaign, with nods to old NYC bodega signage, metro cards, and even old Bollywood posters.

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Minsoo @ RGG Dead Souls Cupsleeve @hydrogenpink.bsky.social · Apr 2

Reposts appreciated!

Having a impromptu shop sale as my Wacom tablet finally died and I need a replacement for work. Here's some of stuff you can get on my main shop! :D #yakuza0 #likeadragon

Hydrogenpink.com

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Vivi 🌱 @vtolentinoart.bsky.social · Mar 26

I'm doing a big spring cleaning sale to make room for new merch ideas! ✨50% OFF✨ all my old silkscreen prints, shirts, tote bags, zines, pins, and other items in my shop!

🏵️ vtolentinoart.etsy.com

[ #cuteart #merchartist #artshop #supportartists #shopsmall ]

Spring cleaning sale. 50% off all old items in my Etsy shop.

A preview of all the silkscreen and digital prints in my Etsy shop.

A preview image of my old postcard set, a cat enamel pin, my Kitty Party collaborative zine about cats, and two video game-inspired sticker packs.

A preview image of my screenprinted Pokemon Go t-shirts, original takoyaki monster t-shirts, and original tote bag designs of a tattooed unicorn and Goldilocks and Baby Bear.

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Autoloot Art @autolootart.bsky.social · Mar 20

🌸 SPRING SALE 🌸 Today is the first day of Spring and we’re cleaning up our Etsy shop by hosting a MASSIVE sale! Selected items are now 50% OFF in effort to make more room for new merch we’re planning to make 🙌 Shop link in bio!

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Cartoonist Cooperative @cartoonist.coop · Feb 25

THE CARTOONIST COOPERATIVE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE...

The very first DIGITAL COMICS RESIDENCY! A PAID opportunity for comics creators AROUND THE WORLD.

Learn more at our journal:
cartoonist.coop/journal/anno...

(Art by @amandajealous.bsky.social !)

Inkling and Nibford getting sucked into cyber space. “The Cartoonist Cooperative, Digital Residency. Applications open in May! Paid opportunity open to anyone around the world.”

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Minsoo @ RGG Dead Souls Cupsleeve @hydrogenpink.bsky.social · Feb 23

My car needed new breaks,pads and rotors, so opening emergency sketch commissions!

I'll be streaming them on twtich!

commission info:

ko-fi.com/hydrogenpink...

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CrimethInc. Ex-Workers' Collective @crimethinc.com · Feb 4

If you are attending demonstrations against ICE or organizing in your community against deportations, please print out copies of this zine to share.

You can download the PDFs in English or Spanish here:

crimethinc.com/zines/strate...

Attacking the undocumented is a step towards techno-fascism.

A stack of copies of a zine entitled "Strategizing to Stop Mass Deportations: Preparing To Confront Donald Trump’s Second Term" ("Estrategias para detener las deportaciones: A qué nos enfrentamos y cómo podría ser la lucha") in English and Spanish.

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Dr. Raven the Science Maven @ravenscimaven.bsky.social · Oct 23

Hi, everyone! Opportunity for medical illustrators and artists: I work as Director of Science Communication at a medical school and we are looking for a medical illustrator that has a strong understanding of human biology and cellular biology to help us convey concepts in complex chronic illness!

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hcnone | Endless Monday OVERTIME @hcnone.bsky.social · Oct 18

i was wondering why none of the jp/kr artists i followed recently were showing up in my feeds and it's because of this -_- ... turned it off and now everything's showing up 😬