Jody Houser ✒️🗯️🎲
@jodyhouser.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Comics Writer: Star Wars, Doctor Who, Stranger Things, Critical Role, Mother Panic, Spider-Man, Harley & Ivy, Faith. RPG addict. She/her. Shop: ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/shop
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With all the new followers, I wanted to do a new intro post.
Hi! I'm Jody Houser. I write comics and other stuff. Love RPGs and karaoke. Learning to art.
Below are three of my favorite pages I've written.
Shop: ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/s...
Newsletter: jodyhouser.substack.com
Website: mindeclipse.com
Hi! I'm Jody Houser. I write comics and other stuff. Love RPGs and karaoke. Learning to art.
Below are three of my favorite pages I've written.
Shop: ko-fi.com/jodyhouser/s...
Newsletter: jodyhouser.substack.com
Website: mindeclipse.com
Some recent nightlife sightings in the Valley:
- Happy Hour Punch at Broken Compass
- The amazing non-alcoholic cocktail list at @theroguelike.bsky.social (I got the Boom-Boom)...
- Happy Hour Punch at Broken Compass
- The amazing non-alcoholic cocktail list at @theroguelike.bsky.social (I got the Boom-Boom)...
November 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Some recent nightlife sightings in the Valley:
- Happy Hour Punch at Broken Compass
- The amazing non-alcoholic cocktail list at @theroguelike.bsky.social (I got the Boom-Boom)...
- Happy Hour Punch at Broken Compass
- The amazing non-alcoholic cocktail list at @theroguelike.bsky.social (I got the Boom-Boom)...
Timeline cleanse (though not a palate cleanse).
"Malort advent calendar" is already such an unhinged concept but every little window just having Malort in it really pushes it over the edge into something transcendently funny
November 15, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Timeline cleanse (though not a palate cleanse).
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It is 1998. I am at the kitchen table writing Batman fanfic but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
It is 2025. I am at the kitchen table writing a canonical Bat-book but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
It is 2025. I am at the kitchen table writing a canonical Bat-book but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
It is 1998. I am at the kitchen table writing Batman fanfic but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
It is 2025. I am at the kitchen table writing a canonical Bat-book but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
It is 2025. I am at the kitchen table writing a canonical Bat-book but I keep getting distracted by breaking news about a Bill Clinton sex scandal
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So let me get this right, Trump’s plan was:
1. Tariff everything to help the economy (it didn’t)
2. Claim consumers aren’t paying tariffs (we are)
3. Panic & roll back food tariffs b/c you created an affordability crisis (we told you)
Arsonist claiming to be a firefighter.
1. Tariff everything to help the economy (it didn’t)
2. Claim consumers aren’t paying tariffs (we are)
3. Panic & roll back food tariffs b/c you created an affordability crisis (we told you)
Arsonist claiming to be a firefighter.
Trump Implements Major Rollback of Food Tariffs
The president moved to lower duties on beef, coffee and dozens of other goods, as he looks for ways to address Americans’ concerns about the cost of living.
www.wsj.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
So let me get this right, Trump’s plan was:
1. Tariff everything to help the economy (it didn’t)
2. Claim consumers aren’t paying tariffs (we are)
3. Panic & roll back food tariffs b/c you created an affordability crisis (we told you)
Arsonist claiming to be a firefighter.
1. Tariff everything to help the economy (it didn’t)
2. Claim consumers aren’t paying tariffs (we are)
3. Panic & roll back food tariffs b/c you created an affordability crisis (we told you)
Arsonist claiming to be a firefighter.
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No stream this morning, but I have got my computer back and will have to show it off really soon! Might try to leave this evening! But in case I miss you, please go have an absolutely wonderful weekend!
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
No stream this morning, but I have got my computer back and will have to show it off really soon! Might try to leave this evening! But in case I miss you, please go have an absolutely wonderful weekend!
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Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/o...
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Glad this story is finally public but also incredible that it is taking media so long to dig up what is essentially open knowledge in these communities rn.
November 12, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Glad this story is finally public but also incredible that it is taking media so long to dig up what is essentially open knowledge in these communities rn.
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On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
He's a Time Lord with a few regenerations left the end.
James Bond’s death in No Time to Die is causing a nightmare for the next film. Writers are stuck because Bond “was blown to pieces.”
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
Anthony Horowitz, author of three 007 novels, says:
“You can't have him wake up in shower and saying it was all a dream."
radaronline.com/p/james-bond...
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
He's a Time Lord with a few regenerations left the end.
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UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
An important vote in this series: Tammy Baldwin’s proposal to extend ACA expiring funds for 1 year. It’s structured as a motion to table (i.e. scrap it from the amendment tree). But it’ll show the appetite (or lack thereof) in the Senate to address this issue.
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
UPDATE: The Senate votes 53-47 to shoot down the Baldwin amendment to extend ACA funds for 1 year. A party-line vote with every Republican rejecting it.
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The reason for the season. Happy Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day to all who observe.
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The reason for the season. Happy Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day to all who observe.
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This actually makes me incandescently angry. My timeline is full of people talking about how they and/or their loved ones are going to die without the ACA. So this smug doorknob acting like it's funny is really...yeah.
the hipsters, they’re ordering double frufru mocha soy frappuccino. doesn’t anybody order a black coffee anymore
November 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
This actually makes me incandescently angry. My timeline is full of people talking about how they and/or their loved ones are going to die without the ACA. So this smug doorknob acting like it's funny is really...yeah.
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🟢Live!
Coffee hangout. Last Excelsior tonight! November is already starting to speed by. Stop in and slow it down a bit.
www.twitch.tv/16BitEric
Coffee hangout. Last Excelsior tonight! November is already starting to speed by. Stop in and slow it down a bit.
www.twitch.tv/16BitEric
16bitEric - Twitch
Monday Mornin' Coffee Hang
www.twitch.tv
November 10, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🟢Live!
Coffee hangout. Last Excelsior tonight! November is already starting to speed by. Stop in and slow it down a bit.
www.twitch.tv/16BitEric
Coffee hangout. Last Excelsior tonight! November is already starting to speed by. Stop in and slow it down a bit.
www.twitch.tv/16BitEric
Some good news, at least.
New: The Supreme Court DENIES Kim Davis' request to overturn Obergefell, the marriage equality decision. No noted dissents. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
November 10, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Some good news, at least.
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I get healthcare for my family through the ACA. Not sure what I'm going to do if I just can't afford to take my kids to the Dr next year
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
I get healthcare for my family through the ACA. Not sure what I'm going to do if I just can't afford to take my kids to the Dr next year
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As a freelance writer I have an ACA plan.
It's jumping from $800/mo to $1,000/mo for 2026, which has gotten to the point where I need to see if I can get a better plan through my LLC or else reduce my benefits.
The price increases are largely thanks to GOP attacks on the ACA reducing the pool.
It's jumping from $800/mo to $1,000/mo for 2026, which has gotten to the point where I need to see if I can get a better plan through my LLC or else reduce my benefits.
The price increases are largely thanks to GOP attacks on the ACA reducing the pool.
Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
As a freelance writer I have an ACA plan.
It's jumping from $800/mo to $1,000/mo for 2026, which has gotten to the point where I need to see if I can get a better plan through my LLC or else reduce my benefits.
The price increases are largely thanks to GOP attacks on the ACA reducing the pool.
It's jumping from $800/mo to $1,000/mo for 2026, which has gotten to the point where I need to see if I can get a better plan through my LLC or else reduce my benefits.
The price increases are largely thanks to GOP attacks on the ACA reducing the pool.
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So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 AM
So every freelancer you know is going to lose their insurance or be bankrupted by premiums because Schumer is an invertebrate
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MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 AM
MSNBC reported Schumer's office felt that the longer that shutdown went on, the more likely it was that people would start to blame the Dems.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
My kingdom for Democrats that don't govern out of fear. I've said it before and I'll say it again: The American people are far braver than their reps.
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Same for therapists — lots of us in private practice are on ACA plans, subsidized ACA plans (MinnesotaCare), or Medicaid. There has been a huge uptick in group practices since ACA came on the scene. We’ll see what this does to the therapy community.
Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Same for therapists — lots of us in private practice are on ACA plans, subsidized ACA plans (MinnesotaCare), or Medicaid. There has been a huge uptick in group practices since ACA came on the scene. We’ll see what this does to the therapy community.
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Caveat here: a whole bunch are on medicaid. Especially in states with expansion. Or the have the subsidized level between MA and ACA.
Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Caveat here: a whole bunch are on medicaid. Especially in states with expansion. Or the have the subsidized level between MA and ACA.
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Looking at $700 a month in 2026 as a freelancer. I’ll think of it the next time a centrist Dem asks me for money.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Looking at $700 a month in 2026 as a freelancer. I’ll think of it the next time a centrist Dem asks me for money.
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My crappy bronze plan here in Oregon has a $900\mo premium (I’m 64 and a freelance motion graphics designer). With the ACA subsidies I’m paying $84/mo. For one more month. Don’t know yet what I’ll be paying in 2026; my client work in 2025 has been the slowest it’s ever been.
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
My crappy bronze plan here in Oregon has a $900\mo premium (I’m 64 and a freelance motion graphics designer). With the ACA subsidies I’m paying $84/mo. For one more month. Don’t know yet what I’ll be paying in 2026; my client work in 2025 has been the slowest it’s ever been.
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This also affects people working as gig workers as well
Reminder that, unless a creative freelancer has a spouse with a day job that offers health insurance, they likely have an ACA plan. And with the hits to creative industries the past few years, I'm guessing many qualify for subsidies.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
Related reminder that comic creators are freelancers.
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 4:52 AM
This also affects people working as gig workers as well
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Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.