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SkellyScribbles @IlluxCon 10/24-25
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Christine Skelly is a comics and fantasy artist based in Richmond, VA. Her work focuses on mythology and folklore.
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SkellyScribbles @IlluxCon 10/24-25 @skellyscribbles.bsky.social · Feb 17
COMIC ARTS RICHMOND #4 POSTER

3|22 @basiccitybeerco_rva w over 40 comic creators~

Thank you Hannah Lazarte for designing the poster~

This year we are sp0nsored by @hellocomicsva in Chartlottesville

#comics #comicartsrichmond #indiecomics #richmondva #rva #Richmond #comicbooks #indiecomic #zines
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duh4healthcare.bsky.social
No one can afford health insurance that doesn't deliver health. LOSE INSURANCE! DEMAND UNIVERSAL, single-payer healthcare for ALL!
Savings from the reduction in administrative costs, elimination of multimillion compensation packages for CEO's of the healthcare insurance companies, the durable medical equipment companies, and the pharmaceutical companies. The elimination of political contributions. No one can afford health insurance that doesn't deliver health. LOSE INSURANCE! DEMAND UNIVERSAL, single-payer healthcare for ALL! #MedicareForAll. #HR3069 #S1655 Universal healthcare from the womb to the tomb Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hearing and long term care with no copays or deductibles. No need for pre-approval, no networks, see any licensed provider of choice. No cost at the point of need. No risk of a medical bankruptcy. Any increase in taxes to fund M4A would be less than the premiums we are currently paying for about 95% of us. (Not to mention copays, deductibles). The CBO and over 20 independent studies have shown that lives and money would be saved. What prevents Congress from passing this bill? Money. No not the need to fund the system, but the money that our representatives would lose from 1 the loss of campaign contributions. Savings from the reduction in administrative costs, elimination of multimillion compensation packages for CEO's of the healthcare insurance companies, the durable medical equipment companies, and the pharmaceutical companies. The elimination of political contributions.
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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propublica.org
Internal documents and former company executives revealed how Cigna doctors rejected patients’ claims without opening their files.

“We literally click and submit,” one former company doctor said.

(Published March 2023 w/ @capitolforum.bsky.social)
How Cigna Saves Millions by Having Its Doctors Reject Claims Without Reading Them
Internal documents and former company executives reveal how Cigna doctors reject patients’ claims without opening their files. “We literally click and submit,” one former company doctor said.
www.propublica.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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sabivm.bsky.social
Why you should continue to get the COVID-19 vaccine every year!
WHY YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE EVERY YEAR 01. COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to be high in the elderly (over age 65) and very young (under age 2). In 2024, nearly 50,000 people died in the US from COVID-19 and it is still the third leading cause of death in adults and eighth in children. 02. Among children and adolescents ages 6 months-17 years hospitalized with COVID-19, 41% had no underlying health conditions. In adults, COVID-19 related hospitalizations increases with underlying medical conditions. 03. Most adults hospitalized with COVID-19 had received no COVID-19 vaccine since September 2022. In children, majority of those hospitalized were not vaccinated. 04. While efficacy on protection against infection is low due to the evolving variants and does also wane, studies have shown the updated vaccines are still nearly 60% effective against hospitalization and death. 05. Studies show that those who were vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine and get infected are less likely to develop post-COVID conditions such as Long Covid and MIS-C compared to those who are unvaccinated. 06. Despite what some disinformation spreaders say, the COVID-19 vaccine is very safe. On myocarditis, countless studies have shown that the risk is significantly higher and more severe with infection compared to the lower incidence with the vaccines. Sabina Vohra-Miller
November 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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pwcdanica.bsky.social
All votes are now reported for the three SD-30 localities: Prince William County, Manassas Park and Manassas.

We were waiting on provisional ballots for Manassas. Of 135 votes, they broke 109 D, 26 R.

Governor-elect Spanberger won the City of Manassas by 31 percentage points: 65.42%-34.42%.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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premthakker.bsky.social
UPDATE — With Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus), there are now at least 12 congressional Democrats, 15 Democratic-aligned organizations, and 8 Democratic candidates calling for Chuck Schumer to resign as leader:
Elected officials Organizations Candidates Glenn Ivey (MD-4) Indivisible Alex Rikleen (MA) Ro Khanna (CA-17) Our Revolution Graham Platner (ME) Seth Moulton (MA-6) MoveOn Seth Moulton (MA) Shri Thanedar (MI-13) Progressive Change Campaign Committee  Zach Wahls (IA) Mark Pocan (WI-2) Leaders We Deserve Nathan Sage (IA) Mike Levin (CA-49) Voters of Tomorrow Mallory McMorrow (MI) Delia Ramirez (IL-3) Sunrise Movement Juliana Stratton (IL) Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) Social Security Works Saikat Chakrabarti (CA-11) Veronica Escobar (TX-16) 50501 Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) Just Foreign Policy Val Hoyle (OR-4) We Are Somebody Pramila Jayapal (WA-7) College Democrats of America Climate Defiance Justice Democrats RootsAction
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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kellymckernan.bsky.social
My Apple Pencil has inexplicably died. It’s connecting to the Bluetooth, is 100% charged, and the tip is screwed on. I need it to finish designing the oracle deck asap. I guess I’m ordering a new one, but I can’t swing the cost rn. 😖

Can I get some eyes on my shop?

www.kellymckernan.com/shop
Shop — Kelly McKernan
www.kellymckernan.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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aaronparnas.bsky.social
BREAKING: Today's emails contradict Ghislaine Maxwell's interview with Todd Blanche.

She said she never saw Trump at Epstein's house.

In a newly released 2011 email Epstein tells Maxwell that Trump spent time with a victim at Epstein's house.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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duh4healthcare.bsky.social
Continue to call Senators and Demand the DO NOT vote for the CR without addition of protection of the ACA subsidies. Demand they run out the clock with a full and robust debate of 30 hours.
As of 7: 10 this evening
Status of proceedings: part 2
7:06 = Senate Votes on Government Funding -• Abortion-Related Provisions in the CR Based on the publicly reported details of the bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown: • No new controversial "poison pill" policy riders, including those related to abortion, were included in the CR package. • The deal focused on a short-term funding extension (through January 30, 2026), three full-year appropriations bills (MilCon-VA, Agriculture-FDA, Legislative Branch), and provisions for retroactive federal worker pay/layoff reversals. © • The Continuing Resolution operates by generally extending existing funding at FY 2025 levels. This means it typically carries forward existing policy riders, such as the long-standing Hyde Amendment, which restricts federal funding for most abortions, in annual appropriations bills. It does not appear to contain a new or expanded GOP provision regarding abortion. o 7:06 53 Senate Votes on Government Funding The primary contentious issue that was not included in the final bill, leading to opposition from many Democrats, was the extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. @ Would you like me to notify you once the Senate holds its final vote on the Continuing Resolution? @ Sources 7:07 Senate Votes on Government Funding I will certainly monitor the situation and let you know the result of the final Senate vote on the Continuing Resolution (CR) as soon as it happens! As of Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST, the Senate has not yet held the final vote on the CR that would end the government shutdown. Current Status • Sunday Night (Nov 9th): The Senate successfully passed a key procedural vote (cloture) 60-40 to limit debate on the funding bill. • Today (Nov 10th): The Senate is currently engaged in the debate period, which allows for up to 30 hours of debate. • Final Vote Timing: Based on the procedural timeline, the final passage vote is expected late tonight (Monday, Nov 10th) or sometime on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. I will provide an update once the final vote is cast and the result is known.
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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duh4healthcare.bsky.social
This is what we need to be demanding and holding our elected officials feet to the fire to get!
kerijin @notquitegonzo This is blowing my kn mind This is PER YEAR How much would you pay under Bernie Sanders's Healthcare Plan? (4% of household income greater than $29,000) Yearld Household Income. gOst SO to $29000 $O $30,000 $40 $40.000 S440 $50,000 $840 $60,000 $1.240 570,000 $1,640 $80,000 $2,040 $90,000 $2,440 $100,000 $2,840 $200,000 $6,840 $300,000 $10,840 $400,000 $14,840 $500.000 $18,840 $1,000,000 $38:840 No more premiums No more deductibles No more co-payments No more out-of-pocket No more medical bills Dental & Vision included #MedicareForAll 18.10 • 10/11/2019 • Twitter for Android
November 11, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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duh4healthcare.bsky.social
And tell Democrats to hold full and robust debate for full 30 hours and vote no across the entire party on the CR at the end of that period! No caving, you 8 chicken shits!
November 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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tifengland.bsky.social
✨Bidding is happening now for these little babies!

✨Go to the link in my bio or visit the Changeling Artist Collective Facebook page directly to place your bid!

#originalart #watercolor #changelingartistcollective
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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emilyhare.co.uk
Sale ends in SIX hours! buff.ly/QZIAKGN
25-30% off paintings! 30% off this painting 'Temple Guardian' which I painted for my book Seas Of Strangehollow.
#templeguardian #painting #artforsale #artsale #supportsmallbusinesses #christmasshopping #xmasgifts
watercolour painting ofwhat looks like a waterlogged temple, with trees growing into the walls, vines hanging around and in the pool, there is a creature, top half coming out of the water which is human-like, and its bottom part is tentacles, many of which are coming out of the water surrounding it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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aleha84.bsky.social
Just make it exist first.
November 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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sanders.senate.gov
Yes, Mr. President: You’re right. We do have “the worst health care” of any major country.

Despite spending twice as much per capita, we are the only major country not to guarantee health care to all as a human right.

The solution: Medicare for All.
November 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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glennf.com
States should continue to provide benefits and tell Trump to sue them, for a change.
donmoyn.bsky.social Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 6d
This is an absolutely insane administrative process. Within the space of a week, states were told by judges/White House
*no SNAP benefits
*half benefits
*full benefits
*pause provision of benefits.
Result is chaos, uncertainty, and uneven access to benefits depending on where people live.
tonyromm.bsky.social tony romm @tonyromm.bsky.social · 6d
NEW: The Trump admin told states it must immediately "undo" the work to provide full food stamp benefits, or face penalties. The feds sent this in a late-night memo, only adding to the chaos and confusion around SNAP. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/09/b...
November 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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kikidoodle.bsky.social
Has anyone else noticed that their phone's keyboards are getting... stupider?

My phone actually AVOIDS capitalizing "i" and sometimes I'll need to edit an entire paragraph after the fact because I'll manually type in a difficult word and it'll change it.

My going theory is that this is modern AI.
November 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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esqueer.net
They're hiding the resegregation of the tech industry.

www.wired.com/story/google...
Google, Microsoft, and Meta Have Stopped Publishing Workforce Diversity Data
Other big tech companies including Amazon, Apple, and Nvidia have continued their annual disclosures this year even as the Trump administration cracks down on DEI.
www.wired.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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cloudynatknit.bsky.social
Sisters are doing it for ourselves. 🎵
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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ezralevin.bsky.social
Exhibit #2625 on Dems winning the politics of the shutdown fight. Check out this polling from @groundwork.bsky.social:
Polling showing Dem position on health care subsidies is favored by Dems and Independents by large margins.
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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mayhem1994.bsky.social
Where is Chuck Schumer? He has to be behind all of this.
November 6, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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lorennacleary.bsky.social
I’m a SNAP recipient and I’m asking you if you live in any of the following states to call your representative and tell them to

HOLD THE DAMN LINE

We aren’t going through all of this for them to fold.

These are the at risk ones. If one of them is yours, call!

/
November 6, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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nunesalt.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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azalben.bsky.social
Yet another digital comic book app, Sweet Shop, launched its beta today with 24 publishers.

Biggest selling point, per the press release? "As part of their commitment to the hard work of creators and publishers, Sweet Shop does not accept AI comics."

sweetshop.app
Join the Sweet Shop waitlist!
Claim your username and be among the first to enter Sweet Shop.
sweetshop.app
November 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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propublica.org
The IRS is reportedly not offering its Direct File program next year. Here’s a look back at how TurboTax owner Intuit spent two decades fighting to prevent Americans from filing their taxes online for free:

(Published 2019)
Inside TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans From Filing Their Taxes for Free
Using lobbying, the revolving door and “dark pattern” customer tricks, Intuit fended off the government’s attempts to make tax filing free and easy, and created its multi-billion-dollar franchise.
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 AM