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John R'lyeh, where dead Cthulhu waits dreaming @johnryanwrites.bsky.social · 15d

*taps sign*

A sign saying "I'm not interested in competing with anyone. I hope we all make it."

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Ben Passmore @benpassmore.bsky.social · 1d

today is the day my book Black Arms To Hold You Up officially comes out. about 5-7 years of hard ass work finally in the world. i’m mfing terrified 😂

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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J Alex Morrissey @jalexmorrissey.com · 1d

The super-talented, Chris Schweizer joins me for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming web-serialized graphic novel, OUTLAW’S APPRENTICE. We discuss story creation, writing, lettering, structure, panel and page format, crowdfunding, AND how the book will look in print.

Links in bio
#podcast

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Leigh Walton @leighwalton.bsky.social · 14h

youtu.be/vzxZzIiO84Y
Hell yeah brother. When you’re the biggest prog rock band in the world and your world-renowned frontman and keyboard player both quit, and your manager also manages a futuristic synthpop duo taking over the world with their first single, you might just… do a merger

Yes - Tempus Fugit (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by yesofficial

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Leigh Walton @leighwalton.bsky.social · 14h

You could also listen to the Yes album “Drama” which is de facto a Buggles album

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Gwen Snyder is undead @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 15h

ICE now very literally at war with Presbyterians

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 15h

Gonna be thinking about this lede for a minute.

(RNS) — Last month, the Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar, the pastor looked up at a group of masked, heavily armed ICE agents on the roof and began to pray.

“I invited them to repentance,” Black, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), said in an interview. “I basically offered an altar call. I invited them to come and receive that salvation, and be part of the kingdom that is coming.”

But when Black began to lower his arms a few seconds later, the agents responded to his spiritual plea by firing pepper balls, or chemical agents that cause eye irritation and respiratory distress, video footage shows. One struck Black in the head, exploding into a puff of white pepper smoke and forcing him to his knees. Fellow demonstrators rushed to his aid, and as the pastor rubbed his face in pain, the agents continued to fire.

“We could hear them laughing,” Black said.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 16h

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 22h

We're working with Greg Johnson, the creator of ToeJam and Earl, on a beautiful and deeply personal game he's making called Dancing with Ghosts - the Kickstarter went live today, check it out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/hum...

Dancing With Ghosts

A charming, poignant interactive narrative ghost story, starring two girls, set in a Thai river village.

www.kickstarter.com

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emily moonlight @threnody.bsky.social · 18h

hi, cis folks in california!

this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.

he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841

want to know what to say? next post! 🧵

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1d

For the first time in history renewable energy sources are now generating more power than coal worldwide.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

www.theguardian.com

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pseudonym jones @pseudonymjones.bsky.social · 18h

I um, I thought it was really cool hearing my leitmotif in your sound font 🫣

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ShortBox Comics Fair @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social · 21h

Nini dreams about a bird. Conversations and phone calls ensue.

'To Buy A Forest' is a small gem of a comic by @pupifag.bsky.social, available now at the comics fair 🌷✨

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Erica Friedman @okazu.yuricon.com · 1d

Bookshop is having an Anti-Amazon sale, with cheap e-books and free shipping for print today and tomorrow:

bookshop.org/lists/ebook-...

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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 2d

"Those who ban books want to lock away ideas they fear. But in truth, they are trying to steal our freedom."

#BannedBooksWeek honorary chair @georgetakei.bsky.social encourages all of us to stand up for the freedom to read! #CensorshipIsSo1984

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

YouTube video by Banned Books Week

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Leigh Walton @leighwalton.bsky.social · 1d

This after the class action lawsuit against Alamo? Some lawyer in NYC really likes movies and really hates convenience fees

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Sexy CHOAM Nomsky costume @samthielman.com · 1d

I absolutely loved Ben Passmore's "Black Arms to Hold You Up," a short, passionate history of what happens when Black people shoot back.

In This Graphic History, an Unflinching Look at Black Activism

www.nytimes.com

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Leigh Walton @leighwalton.bsky.social · 1d

“The scheme provides unconditional, regular payments to eligible artists and creative workers, allowing them to focus on their practice without the pressure of commercial viability.”

“A cost-benefit analysis by Alma Economics found that for every €1 invested, society receives €1.39 in return.”

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 1d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Casper Pham @ Shortbox Comics Fair (The Luminary Lark-Mirror) @marcheriest.bsky.social · 5d

here is an excerpt from my comic — thanks to all present and future readers 💎

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Ada Palmer @adapalmer.bsky.social · 1d

I see pieces like this a lot, often w/ a spin of lamenting cultural degeneration, but reading is a LABOR issue, it’s declined because so many people are working overtime or two jobs & employers expect after hours work. France has Earth’s highest reading rate b/c long lunch breaks & labor protections

After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · 1d

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John A Dracula Cullen @nellucnhoj.bsky.social · Nov 8

create

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bonus comics:
patreon.com/nhoj

4 panel comic

P1: a right hand draws a wavy stroke on a sketchbook page. A caption box up top reads "draw"

P2: the word "CREATE" dominates a panel with a black background, forming in the negative space. Various small shapes surround it.

P3: a lone simplified humanoid figure is on the bottom right of a another panel with a black background. A thought bubble forms above their head, the words "if not for others, then at least for yourself" within.

P4: The Earth dominates the bottom of the panel, with a sliver of space above it. Clouds swirl and boil across the Earth, which is the only element on the entire page coloured a pink-red. A caption box above reads "now, more than ever"

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Tiffany Babb @explodingarrow.bsky.social · 1d

One of our most exciting rewards this campaign - The Comics Courier Catalogue, which will feature blurbs about all different kinds of places where you can read and listen to comics criticism! Perfect for people who miss the Scholastic book fair catalogue.

comicscourier.com

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Goss Sheridan @katesheridanart.bsky.social · 2d

check out what’s going on with your schoolboard (especially if you’re a parent!), find out what your local libraries need and what would help, look at how budget allocation works on your state and local level to see if you can join with other people to advocate for funding and access

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Goss Sheridan @katesheridanart.bsky.social · 2d

re: these discussions around banned books week, getting involved in your local political landscape will do way more to prevent book bannings and ensure access to materials than buying a few books for yourself! this is something i’ve been remiss in but i’m looking forward to being active here in ohio

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Trung Le Nguyen @trungles.com · 2d

It’s Banned Books Week, and I don’t need you to buy my book as a solve for it (but buy it if you want to! That’s still extremely cool of you)—I need you to show up for your public libraries and your schools!

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