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Brett Grunig

@brettgrunig.bsky.social

Backed! Looking forward to reading these!

Jeremy Whitley @jeremywhitley.bsky.social · 1d

Okay lovelies! We're $84 shy of $2000, which would be 40% of our overall goal in 13 hours.
I am going to bed so I can do it all over again tomorrow! Love you and yay comics! zoop.gg/c/slay

February 4, 2026 at 5:52 AM

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Jamie Noguchi | Draw Day and Night Like I’m Running Out of Time

@jamienoguchi.bsky.social

I wrote a little something about our campaign on my Patreon! Also, I get to draw an alt cover of Delilah stomping an ICE guy so that fucking rocks!

www.patreon.com/posts/slay-g...

February 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM

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Sonja Drimmer

@sonjadrimmer.bsky.social

It is EXHAUSTING not only being made responsible for coming up with new kinds of assignments for our students; it's also tedious reading op-eds that suggest the core problem is a crisis in teaching. But, as Chris and I lay out here, this isn't a crisis in teaching; it's an attack on learning.

Sonja Drimmer @sonjadrimmer.bsky.social · Dec 16

"We envision a resistance that is...a repudiation of the efficiencies that automated algorithmic education falsely promises: a resistance comprising the collective force of small acts of friction."

"How to Resist AI in Education" by me & @cnygren.bsky.social
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...

Four Frictions: or, How to Resist AI in Education - Public Books

We are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.

www.publicbooks.org

December 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM

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Spencer Ackerman

@attackerman.bsky.social

Stop what you’re doing and read this piece, which is as powerful as you’d expect from @adamserwer.bsky.social witnessing the events of last week on the ground in Minnesota. “The secret fear of the morally depraved is that virtue is actually common, and that they’re the ones who are alone.”

Minnesota Proved MAGA Wrong

The pushback against ICE exposed a series of mistaken assumptions.

www.theatlantic.com

January 27, 2026 at 2:02 PM

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AdorkaStock

@adorkastock.com

Protest pack: $0. If you tip it, proceeds go to Planned Parenthood, The Trevor Project, and Immigrant Law Center of MN. Get it: ko-fi.com/s/35f70280d9

Loon don't tread on us created by Andrew Prekker

#Pose #PoseRef #FuckICE

White woman holding a sign and shouting that says in large black letters "ICE OUT" and a large blue loon fashioned into the flag of Minnesota holding a snake in its beak.

January 26, 2026 at 6:17 PM

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Trung Le Nguyen

@trungles.com

Nobody does it the same way, so you have to build your own practice. Hardly anywhere pays you enough to take any lip from anybody, so do exactly what you want. If you’re an artist, start measuring projects in lengths of time out of your life to orient your priorities. Do your stretches.

COMIC CELEBRATION @webcomicsparty.bsky.social · 11d

What advice would you give an aspiring comic creator? - 🦝

January 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM

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Ursula Murray Husted

@umurrayhusted.bsky.social

January 19, 2026 at 1:50 AM

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Trung Le Nguyen

@trungles.com

Abolish ICE. A little journal comic from South Minneapolis.

#iceoutmpls #iceoutcomics #iceoutofmpls

Just before Christmas, I got a puppy.
Her name is Minerva, and we call her *Minnie.

I'm still learning how to understand her.

Me: Do you need to go outside? Do you need to go outside, little baby? Do you need to do a poo?
Do you need to do a widdle piddle?

Minnie: Arf!

*I just call her "little baby" most of the time.

I'm also realizing I can't turn off the baby talk now.
Nobody tells you about that.

I got so lucky with my first puppy.
Her wonderful foster parents had her completely house-trained by the time we adopted her, so taking her outside for potty time has been pretty easy. I've got the puppy poopy routine pretty much down, now.

Me, putting on my coat: Let's see... I got the little poopy bags, puppy treats for bribes, jacket, scarf, phone… I think that's everything… Oh yes! And my passport.

I had been carrying around my passport for a while, but I knew it didn't matter. This is wrong. Nobody is required to carry around their papers.

I became a US citizen when I was seven. Since I was born in a refugee camp, I was stateless.
The US is the only nation where I've ever held citizenship. It's the only passport I've ever had, and it still felt important. Protective.

I would hold it in my pocket like a talisman, like it might ward off ghosts or something. But I realized I was holding onto it basically out of superstition.
ICE will pick up anybody.

I know that.

So I tucked my passport away.

And I largely avoid leaving my house.

I live a few blocks just South of George Floyd Square. I was in the neighborhood for that, too.
And all the neighbors came together to protect each other. We're already organized.
We'll do our best to get through this.

Me, to my dog: I hope I can take you for a walk someday soon. Won't that be nice, little baby?

January 16, 2026 at 1:27 PM

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Trung Le Nguyen

@trungles.com

Cartoonists, I’d love to hear your stories! For local resources, please check out @defend612.bsky.social
defend612.com

ICE OUT
Cartoonists against ICE
Calling on cartoonists and artists to tell your stories about the ICE occupation of your towns and cities!

*4-panel comics*
*3:4 Instagram format*
Use this Blue: *There is a color drop block of blue to copy *

Use these hashtags:
#iceout[your city]
#iceoutmpls
#iceoutcomics

January 16, 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Jeremy Whitley

@jeremywhitley.bsky.social

I just wrote 'Crowdfunding TWO NEW SERIES at Once' talking about the upcoming launch from me, @nakashojiart.com, @jamienoguchi.bsky.social, Alex Smith, and @wearezoop.bsky.social . Check it out! buttondown.com/jeremywhitle...

January 15, 2026 at 4:54 AM

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Celeste Pewter

@celestepewter.bsky.social

Call your reps + please read the thread. Do it now, please.

Script.

A Canva-mocked up call script re: calling electeds Trump Administration's actions in Venezuela

YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m calling from [ZIP CODE].

YOU: I’m calling [MOC] to demand they condemn the U.S.’s actions in Venezuela tonight. The Trump administration has carried out an illegal attack and capture of Maduro that is a clear violation of international sovereignty and will impact relationships will alienate international allies, and [ELECTED] must speak out about this.

YOU: I am also calling on [MOC] to:  1. Speak plainly about this to their constituents. They can acknowledge the Maduro regime’s abuses AND recognize this as an unlawful extraterritorial detention,

2. Demand a legal written justification from the Administration,   3. Hold IMMEDIATE House/Senate Foreign Affairs hearings on the the decision-making, legality, and diplomatic risks of the Maduro operation,

4. Demand an immediate classified briefing for the Gang of Eight.   YOU: What happened tonight will have ramifications across the world in the days, weeks and months to come, and we need answers and action taken.

YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS - DEMAND A RESPONSE]

January 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM

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Kelly Bastow

@moosekleenex.bsky.social

avoid self loathing ✅
your art is special because YOU made it ✅
literally anything you create is better than AI✅

a three panel comic with a character looking at a laptop. the test says 'this artist has a PERFECT style. it looks so intricate yet effortless. the vibes are IMMACULATE. I will continue to be blessed with inspiration and awe at their work, and continue to develop my art, which is also cool and good.'

January 2, 2026 at 10:02 PM

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Tom Heintjes

@hogansalley.bsky.social

Not only a perfect denouement, it was the end of an era. Thirty years ago today, this strip was published.

December 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM

Brett Grunig

@brettgrunig.bsky.social

Santa Rosa Junior College printmaking classes still have room for more students. In particular, the relief class, ART 26 needs more students to keep it running. It is a great class, in an excellent shop, with an excellent instructor. Sign up today! No prior print experience required.

Flyer showing a press and advertising printmaking classes at Santa Rosa Junior College.

December 30, 2025 at 3:20 PM

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Sonja Drimmer

@sonjadrimmer.bsky.social

"We envision a resistance that is...a repudiation of the efficiencies that automated algorithmic education falsely promises: a resistance comprising the collective force of small acts of friction."

"How to Resist AI in Education" by me & @cnygren.bsky.social
www.publicbooks.org/four-frictio...

Four Frictions: or, How to Resist AI in Education - Public Books

We are calling for resistance to the AI industry’s ongoing capture of higher education.

www.publicbooks.org

December 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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Stephanie Feldman

@sbfeldman.bsky.social

SFWA is doing a survey on LLM use in the industry. You don't need to be a member to submit. Writers/artists/humans need all the advocates we can get, and I hope we can encourage SFWA to take a strong stance. www.sfwa.org/sfwa-survey-...

SFWA Survey on LLM Use in Industry - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

Thank you for participating in this survey. The data collected here is preliminary, not definitive, but it will help to […]

www.sfwa.org

December 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM

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Jamie Noguchi | Draw Day and Night Like I’m Running Out of Time

@jamienoguchi.bsky.social

A final YouTube rant to close out the year.

youtu.be/3f4EdY0tJhI

I Feel Betrayed | Disney Invests $1 Billion in the Plagiarism Machine

YouTube video by Draw Jam

youtu.be

December 22, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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Panel Party (Working on Comix Cleric!)

@panelparty.net

Introducing Comix Cleric, a web framework that makes it easier than ever to make and host your webcomic YOUR way! Crafted BY comic creators FOR comic creators and jam packed with features, you can learn more by checking out the Kickstarter NOW!

#comic #webcomic #webcomics #kickstarter

Comix Cleric - The Indie Way to Host Indie Comics!

A web framework that makes it easier than ever to make and host your webcomic YOUR way! Crafted BY comic creators FOR comic creators!

www.kickstarter.com

December 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM

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Jeremy Whitley

@jeremywhitley.bsky.social

I'm getting ready to try and make a comic called "Slay" through @wearezoop.bsky.social but I need more people to sign up for updates before I launch it next year. It's about a wannabe monster hunter who gets in over her head when she decides to impersonate the real thing
zoop.gg/c/slay