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PhD in interdisciplinary humanities, researching race (and occasionally gender) in fantasy fiction
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nordek.bsky.social
Commission for @mainmoxyz.bsky.social as a gift for @greggor.bsky.social 🔥🔥🔥
January 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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hankgreen.bsky.social
I know no one likes how Trump has decorated the Oval Office but you /really/ wouldn’t like what I’d do to it.
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 PM
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ivathehuman.bsky.social
Silly cat drawings
(Had an accident with blue ink)
Ink drawings of cats wearing silly costumes On the top we have three clown/jesters, and on the bottom is a king and a mage levitating a fish in the air
January 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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diveamydive.bsky.social
The reason I say “Sweet Baby Inc is a team of Writers & Narrative Designers” so often, is because even people who support us are often under the impression that we are sensitivity consultants.

Sensitivity consultants are great, but again, Sweet Baby Inc is a team of Writers & Narrative Designers.
jillmurray.bsky.social Jill Murray @jillmurray.bsky.social · 2d
The top reason studios use consulting labour for narrative is that they all want to avoid having a greater quantity of writers and narrative designers on the full-time payroll. That's it. It's to get the stuff designed and written but also save money/commitment.
diveamydive.bsky.social Amy-Leigh Shaw @diveamydive.bsky.social · 2d
I think the thing that gets muddled about us over and over again is that we *do* write things! We *are* game devs! And so when people say we just give feedback or opinions it looks like we’re being caught in a lie.
We are being paid by the studio to write whatever it is they pay us to write.
January 15, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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lurnoise.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Lur Noise; illustrator, concept/2D artist and comic creator.

I like drawing machines, architecture and critters, and have worked for people such as Deconstructeam, The Mountain Goats and Summer Eternal ~*

#PortfolioDay
Poster style color illustration of An Antidote for Strychnine, a song by The Mountain Goats. It's composed of several panels displaying different images based on the song: lab rats, chemicals, fish bones... Green and blue tones predominate, but the band's name and the song title are written in yellow. Poster-style illustration showing eight different alien species against a white background. The title of the game and the name of each one can also be seen. Color illustration of a spaceship desk, filled to the brim with retrofuturistic tech. The monitors and lights of the panels light up the scene, and the logo of the game can be seen on the screens. Comic page, showing some sort of control room inside a dome.
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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sophiefrommars.bsky.social
busting my stitches laughing at the idea that if you [removed for violating ToS] an ICE agent a bunch of loot drops allowing you to locate more ICE agents
pacantifa.is Pacific Antifascist Research Collective @pacantifa.is · 1d
ICE agents fled from the crowd and left behind their CONOPS battle plan for Minneapolis, including agent's names, hotel rooms, phone numbers, boxes of license plates, and tac radio frequencies.
fransport or inuniration Targete. MERCADO MEDIA 1 Make sure you have you PIV card and access tas buen granted. it you don't you wi need to go through the guard shack entrance. Once you eross over the tight rai tracks you wilt take the immediate tett into the s south entrance. (See Black line) 3. Youwill opproach an access point where you will need to scan your PIv card. Gate should open. (See Black Arrow) 4. Drive to the most northwester tot and drive between the bulldings. You will sue garage entrances on both sides. (See black line) 5. The garage buitding on the teft will be the bultding the sally port is located in. (See red circte), 6. Last garage door on the teft wilt be the sally port. (See black line inside red crcle.). There will be another access point at that door. Scan you PIV card to get access or Once outside the sally port, agents can call the ERO command post 612-843-8701/612-843- 8708) to gain access to the sally port. Hours 0800 to 1500.
January 15, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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bencollins.bsky.social
This is a pretty severe escalation from CBS, just straight up lying like this.
cbsnews.com CBS News @cbsnews.com · 2d
BREAKING: The ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good last week in Minneapolis, Jonathan Ross, suffered internal bleeding to the torso following the incident, according to two U.S. officials briefed on his medical condition.
ICE agent who shot Renee Good suffered internal bleeding, officials say
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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kenwhite.bsky.social
The people of MN give me far more hope than the largely feckless “opposition” leaders of our country or the deeply compromised and ineffectual media both-sidesing white nationalist totalitarianism.
dennycarter.bsky.social Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 2d
Also this quote makes me want to run through a wall
Ashley Lopez, who works in education and lives in the city of West St. Paul, has become active in anti-ICE neighborhood groups only in the week since Ms. Good's death. "Because of what happened to Renee, I felt like we had nothing to lose anymore," said Ms. Lopez, who has joined patrols that blow whistles and set off their own car alarms if they see ICE agents. "Why should she be the only one who put herself in danger?"
January 14, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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sarahz.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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joeslucher.bsky.social
Hi #portfolioday ! My name is Joe and I'm a fantasy illustrator whose worked in RPGs and on Magic the Gathering. Currently available for work and can be contacted at: Slucherj@yahoo.com .
July 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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internethippo.bsky.social
The federal government seceding from the union is a new one
chadbourn.bsky.social Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 7d
The US Department of Agriculture suspends all federal funding to Minnesota, effective immediately.
January 9, 2026 THE HONORABLE TIM WALZ Governor of Minesota 130 State Capitol 75 Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bivd. St. Paul, MN 55155 THE HONORABLE JACOB FREY Mayor of the City of Minneapolis City Hail 350S. Fifth St., Room 330 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Dear Governor Walz and Mayor Frey, It is my responsibility as Secretary of Agriculture to ensure sound stewardship of taxpayer dollars by climinating fraud, waste and abuse in all programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The widespread and systemic fraud associated with federal benefit programs in the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis demonstrate an inability to handle federal resources without additional oversight and accountability measures in place. During your tenures as Governor of Minnesota and Mayor of Minneapolis, numerous non-profits and businesses have defrauded the federal government in what a federal prosecutor in Minnesota called "a staggering, industrial-scale fraud".! Most notably, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit— Feeding Our Future defrauded U.S. taxpayers of nearly $250 million in federal funds given to them by the Minnesota Department of Education.? This fraud scheme involved USDA funding provided to the State of Minnesota to feed hungry children under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). As of late November, 78 defendants had been charged in what the Department of Justice characterized as the largest COVID-19 fraud scheme in the country? Other recent examples of'alleged fraud in Minnesota include exploitation of the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program", a scheme to defraud the Housing Stabilization 1-Whut te know about Minnesoca' "industrial-scale fraad" scandal, as more charges are fled and Trump weighs in, "CES Nows (Dic. 19, 3025) available at ht:/www.cbsnews.com/news/atas-do-know-alonesota-frawf-candal were-changes-fled- tump-water. /Federal Jury Finds Feeding Our Future Masternind and Co-D… Services Program", and alleged fraud in daycare centers*, Your Administrations have refused additional accountability and oversight, claiming that criticism of rampant fraud and abuse is "racist." While the full extent of fraud in Minnesota is not yet known, it is clear that, under your leadership- or lack thereof fraudsters can take advantage of federal funds and the American taxpayer with impunity. This necessitates federal action to protect taxpayer dollars until adequate safeguards can be established. Despite a staggering, wide-reaching fraud scandal, your Administrations refuse to provide basic information or take common sense mcasures to stop fraud. In fact, rather than conlin your SNAP rolls are accurate to prevent continuing fraud, you asked the courts to block USDA's directive to recertify the State's SNAP recipients. Recent news reports also emerged that the Minnesota Department of Human Services repeatedly reported incorrect information about SNAP to the federal government.? The Trump administration refuses to allow such fraud to continuc. Therefore, because of your failed Icadership and abysmal financial management oversight, 1 am notifying you that, effective immediately, I am suspending payments on all active awards and any future awards from USDA to the State of Minnesota and the City of Minneapolis, currently totaling over $129.18 million. Within 30 days, you shall provide USDA with payment justifications for all federal dollar expenditures from January 20, 2025, to the present. Going forward, all transactions on awards to the State of Minnesota or the City of Minneapolis will require such payment justification. If those payment justifications are not received, awards will remain suspended. While your Administrations have turned a blind eye to documented fraud, the Trump Administration has made clear that fraud, waste, and abuse are unacceptable. The American people deserve to know that their taxpayer dollars are helping those in need-not criminals. …
January 10, 2026 at 1:49 AM
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sarahz.bsky.social
That affects people's mental models about women, y'know? It gets referenced in future talks. "Remember that guy who got kicked out" becomes shorthand that speaks to how real groups of people are thought of. Also it comes from a guy who calls men men but women feeeeeemales. That speaks to motivation
Threads thread. theshannondiaries writes: “wait i’m so sorry. i didn’t see your original post so ive got zero clue what you’re referring to but im so sorry ppl are being so rude and entitled to know. please take care of yourself and stay safe as best as you can. sending you all my love” tragicglitter : “It was about me going to a hidden rivalry [sic] watch party and asked to leave because I was the only man and the females were uncomfortable. I did not make a scene. I understood I left and I felt really bad about it. That’s the long story short.”
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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sarahz.bsky.social
I wouldn't spend any amount of time on this at all if it was Just a fake story. Fake stories go viral all the time (UberEats, Jamaican Masterpiece), whatev. But this one was also leading people to specific conclusions about what women in fandom are like, based on something that didn't happen
January 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM
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sarahz.bsky.social
The curiosity was killing me. The guy said he found the ad on Instagram and that, as of today, the post is still up. So I spent an hour or so on a spreadsheet of every single bar, pub, or club I could find in Salt Lake City, almost 100.

None of them posted it

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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gaelya.bsky.social
Hi #portfolioday

My name is Leon, also known as Gaelya and I am a Dark Fantasy illustrator and publisher, mainly in the ttrpg and TCG space!
Most of my creations are original works and independently published!

I am also currently open for commissions!

I wish everyone a great day!
January 13, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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atelierapricity.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay ! ₊˚⊹

I'm Elias, a queer freelance illustrator with a love for anything fantasy!

Mostly working with private commissions but would love to work on bigger things ૮₍ ´ ꒳ `₎ა

✧ 📧 elgino143@gmail.com
✧ atelierapricity.carrd.co/
✧ vgen.co/atelierapricity

#art
The image is an illustration of my original character, Avalice Tyr Niente y Praesul. A prominent ruling figure in my novel, as he is of nobility the painting depicts him in his ceremonial/coronation garbs. The image is an illustration of my original character, Reynir Ymir, in his younger years with a basket of freshly harvested hydrangeas. The symbolism in this piece alludes to his death in the story/roleplay i have with my brother. The text beneath my logo (Atelier Apricity) reads as: "Things will be different but you will be okay." The text on the halo surrounding Reynir reads as: "See you tomorrow Noi! I hope you stay true to yourself and live for you and I. Cherish our memory and go on with love." The text on the description reads: I sought love once— Only to find myself hollow. The image illustrates an angelic entity realizing how they are empty. Capable of giving love only to find out they themselves are incapable of receiving and being loved. The image is an illustration of a couple. They are Erenville and my original character, Reynir. The prompt for day 7 of Erenweek was Our Fate. The future is undetermined but together, they walk unafraid until their hearts beat their last.
January 13, 2026 at 10:31 AM
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anyachalina.bsky.social
Hello #PortfolioDay!
I'm Anya. I am a freelance illustrator with a love for patterns and historical themes. Always open to new interesting projects!

✉️ anya.chalina.illustrations@gmail.com
anyachalina.myportfolio.com/gallery
"The Visit". The image shows a palace with a courtyard. In the courtyard there's a carriage led by two horses. There's a girl sitting in the carriage and her mother is standing outside the carriage holding the girl's hand. A chauffeur is sitting on the front seat. There are two white borzoi dogs. One is sniffing the feet of a man walking towards the front door. Another one is looking at the mother of the girl. There are two small Prague Ratter dogs. One is standing next to borzoi and one is laying on the ground. There is a woman in green with her son and daughter, a man behind them, an elderly lady and two young servants. There's a ginger girl in the background with a Russian Blue cat. There's a servant woman walking through the entrance arch holding a bowl with oranges and wooden barrel in her hands. The house in inspired by Elizabethan Baroque architectural style and the clothes for the characters is inspired by early 19 century fashion. The building is decorated with tiles and patterns. The artwork is mostly blue, mint and lilac. "City of Dreams" commission piece for Ed Niedermeyer and autonocast.com The artwork shows a scene with a city and an autonomous bus in the center. There are passengers in the bus. Some are sitting and some are standing. The bus has dome-shaped roofs. A man in a long coat is standing outside the bus holding a briefcase. Another man is selling some fake or stolen watch behind the bus. There are buildings and bridges in the background with a few more characters. All the characters are skeletons. There are some autonomous mini cars around the artwork. The artwork is densely decorated with patterns and tiles. It is mostly green, mustard, red and blue. "The Duel". The image shows a scene with bright towers, Jinn that looks like a skeleton, the Queen and the angel from my previous illustration "Angel's Whisper" and chessboard floor with chess piece on it. The story is about the Jinn who can duplicate themselves to play mind games with the Queen. There are mirrors in the middle ground showing intrusive thoughts to hurt the Queen. One image shows the angel stabbing the Queen, second one shows the Jinn kissing the angel, another image shows the angel become a skeleton and the last image shows the Jinn try on Queen's crown. The Queen and the Jinn in their material form are facing each other. The Queen is holding a sword and the Jinn is riding a bright red horse. The floor looks like chessboard with red and blue chess pieces. The artwork has a frame stylized in a similar way as the towers in the background. The artwork is mostly dark with green, blue and red accents. Illustration of a Cleric Lich for Pointy Hat's new book "Lich Codex". The image shows a decorated room with tiles and blue arch and the lich standing in front of the arch. They wear a decorated robe and a large golden crown. They have a vulture resting on their arm. Next to them is a devoted follower offering them a skeleton horse as a gift. Below them there are other followers looking at the lich with admiration.
January 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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unravy.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay! ✨🌿

I'm Miryea! A creature concept artist and illustrator who's very passionate about monsters and dragons.
I dream of having my beasts in games and movies one day!

unravyart@gmail.com
Portfolio/Commissions/Contacts:
linktr.ee/Unravy
January 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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January 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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lastpositivist.bsky.social
If I was the commander in chief of the Imperial hegemon I would simply not dismantle the network of military and diplomatic alliances, favourable trade deals, and broad cultural paramountcy that had made my nation the most wealthy and powerful the world has ever seen.
January 11, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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mommunism.bsky.social
Leftists are right…

WaPo: wow all that stuff they said came true it has nothing to do with them though and is a total coincidence… weird right?
For decades, many leftists in the Americas and elsewhere saw the United States as a plundering hegemon - a country that, in their view, wielded its peerless military might and diplomatic clout in the service of cynical political interests, undermining governments it didn't favor while boosting the access of U.S. corporations. The specter of "imperialismo yanqui" long loomed over Latin American politics, steeped in histories of U.S. coup plots, interventions and domineering gunboat diplomacy. It was weaponized by Maduro's regime and has animated criticism of U.S. foreign policy in all corners of the globe. With its latest moves, "the U.S. administration of the wildest imagination of Latin American leftists has come to life," Filipe Campante, a professor of international economics at Johns Hopkins University, told me. The White House is confronting its hemispheric neighbors with a world where "all bets are off" and where U.S. policy is "very hard to predict because it's very personalistic and unconstrained," he said.
January 10, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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gorangligovic.bsky.social
I am leisurely making my way through Ursula Le Guin’s “Always Coming Home” and I came across a poem I just have to share.

The ending especially slaps.
ARTISTS Written on a white plaster wall in the workroom of the Oak Society in Telina-na. What do they do, the singers, tale-writers, dancers, painters, shapers, makers? They go there with empty hands, into the gap between. They come back with things in their hands. They go silent and come back with words, with tunes. They go into confusion and come back with patterns. They go limping and weeping, ugly and frightened, and come back with the wings of the redwing hawk, the eyes of the mountain lion. That is where they live, where they get their breath: there, in the gap between, the empty place. Where do the mysterious artists live? There, in the gap between. Their hands are the hinge. No one else can breathe there. They are beyond praise. The ordinary artists use patience, passion, skill, work and returning to work, judgment, proportion, intellect, purpose, indifference, obstinacy, delight in tools, delight, and with these as their way they approach the gap, the hub, approaching in circles, in gyres, like the buzzard, looking down, watching, like the coyote, watching. They look to the center, they turn on the center, they describe the center, though they cannot live there. They deserve praise. There are people who call themselves artists who compete with each other for praise. They think the center is a stuffed gut, and that shitting is working. They are what the buzzard and the coyote ate for breakfast yesterday.
January 10, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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hushpuppyart.bsky.social
Against Fate ✨⚔️💀
January 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
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jessiegender.bsky.social
So instead of fixing the problem, they instead just made it so only those with disposable income can access the CP generator. Seems worse…
January 9, 2026 at 3:09 PM