Cara 🏳️🌈
@caragaffney.com
she/her. AriadneArca in some places. Award organiser @SelkieAwards.org. Art, writing, comics! 🏴
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Thank you to everyone who came to our second award ceremony! Our 2025 award winners have now been announced...
selkieawards.org/2025
selkieawards.org/2025
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to our second award ceremony! Our 2025 award winners have now been announced...
selkieawards.org/2025
selkieawards.org/2025
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"The more time a show spends trying to simplify itself for unengaged viewers, the harder it is for anyone to stay engaged."
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
December 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
"The more time a show spends trying to simplify itself for unengaged viewers, the harder it is for anyone to stay engaged."
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
I'm SO tired of watching streaming dramas where the main characters just constantly explain the plot to each other.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Our online awards ceremony is TONIGHT at 7pm GMT! We are so excited to share our winners with you.
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
The Selkie Awards | 2025
selkieawards.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Our online awards ceremony is TONIGHT at 7pm GMT! We are so excited to share our winners with you.
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
Be sure to register through our website: selkieawards.org/2025
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If your choice is between an existential risk to your organisation, vs being a fascist collaborator, and you make the difficult choice to be a collaborator...
...then you are still a collaborator.
...then you are still a collaborator.
Like, I'm sorry the fascists are giving you difficult choices. But that's what fascists fucking do. The only legit answer is "fuck you make me". The only answer that shows you have actual fucking principles not preferences is "fuck you make me". And that sucks. But here we are.
December 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
If your choice is between an existential risk to your organisation, vs being a fascist collaborator, and you make the difficult choice to be a collaborator...
...then you are still a collaborator.
...then you are still a collaborator.
I went back and watched the whole thing and regardless of how dissatisfying/vague the response was, the rest is really cool in terms of MSPs calling for informed consent models and ending the ignorance/gatekeeping of GPs/directing all trans healthcare to specialists
Anyway, the recording of the debate is here if anyone is curious - it's worth watching if only for the MSPs who speak in support: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/meet...
Meeting of the Parliament | Scottish Parliament TV
www.scottishparliament.tv
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I went back and watched the whole thing and regardless of how dissatisfying/vague the response was, the rest is really cool in terms of MSPs calling for informed consent models and ending the ignorance/gatekeeping of GPs/directing all trans healthcare to specialists
I watched this this evening. What I expected: evasion and denial of the scope of the problem
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
In his Members' Business today, Patrick Harvie MSP will lead a debate on the unacceptable waiting times for accessing gender identity clinics.
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
📑 Full motion: https://ow.ly/tIUJ50XwYom
📺 Watch live from 5:10pm: https://ow.ly/6jjW50XwYn3
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I watched this this evening. What I expected: evasion and denial of the scope of the problem
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
What I got: multiple MSPs citing Scottish Trans, constant repeat of the "80yr most optimistic waitlist estimate" stat, & what seemed like some genuine remorse at the situation from Jenni Minto
Inertia 👍
November 23, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Inertia 👍
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Undeniably lockdowns had an impact on schools and education, but what also had (and continues to have) an impact was pretending kids either couldn't get it or suffer long term harm from it, and actual solutions such as installing proper ventilation in schools etc did not happen.
November 21, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Undeniably lockdowns had an impact on schools and education, but what also had (and continues to have) an impact was pretending kids either couldn't get it or suffer long term harm from it, and actual solutions such as installing proper ventilation in schools etc did not happen.
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Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
November 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Our awards ceremony is fast approaching! We're very excited to announce our judging panel, who have been hard at work reading through our shortlists...
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
Check out their full bios at the following link:
selkieawards.org/2025#judges
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this is such a fantastic example of the transformative power of design when used collaboratively and intelligently. the visual design of this campaign is deep-rooted in history and culture and is thoughtful and beautiful
In particular Aneesh Bhoopathy, from the design coop Forge, who designed the identity. A brilliant reminder to *employ human creatives!*
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
www.curbed.com/article/zohr...
Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Logo Looked Nothing Like a Campaign Logo
The bodega-influenced visual language of an outsider campaign.
www.curbed.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
this is such a fantastic example of the transformative power of design when used collaboratively and intelligently. the visual design of this campaign is deep-rooted in history and culture and is thoughtful and beautiful
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Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
When people hear that I'm returning to part time work they often ask "are things not going well with your art?"
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
The problem really is things are going well, but the world is so unstable that I long for some consistency and income that I don't have to pay quarterly taxes on
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Many full time creatives have “invisible safety nets” like bread-winning partners, trust funds, external support, etc. No shame on anyone, but it creates a false vision of success. The cost of going to cons alone on top of hoping to eat as a freelancer are untenable, IMO.
I know the stress of this year is really starting to get to me because the Weird Dreams have started to return (missing since 2021). Most recent iteration: trying to figure out how to thwart a memory wipe so I don't forget the existence of a fugitive I'm hiding and inadvertently cause his starvation
November 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I know the stress of this year is really starting to get to me because the Weird Dreams have started to return (missing since 2021). Most recent iteration: trying to figure out how to thwart a memory wipe so I don't forget the existence of a fugitive I'm hiding and inadvertently cause his starvation
This sentiment currently being sorely tested by October-post-daylight-savings
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This sentiment currently being sorely tested by October-post-daylight-savings
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
October 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
October is SO good. Take a moment today to appreciate how pretty the world is in October (before daylight savings hits tomorrow)
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The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 AM
The Comics Laureate UK Graphic Novel list for 2025-2026 will be looking for graphic novels to be promoted to libraries. If you wish to be considered for the list, then inbox me a link to your work via Dropbox. Must have a valid UK publisher/ISBN number. Cut off DATE: 3rd Nov 2025. PLEASE SHARE! Ta!
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weird how researchers keep finding this over and over again in different countries huh??
New StatsCan report reveals that trans people in Canada are poorer than the general population, a disparity that is most stark for trans women.
The Daily — Study: Socioeconomic outcomes of transgender and non-binary people in Canada
A new article entitled 'Socioeconomic outcomes of transgender and non-binary people in Canada' was released today. Using data from the 2021 Census of Population, this release examines poverty rates an...
www150.statcan.gc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
weird how researchers keep finding this over and over again in different countries huh??
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🦭 It's time to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Selkie Awards!🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
October 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
🦭 It's time to announce the shortlist for our 2025 Selkie Awards!🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
Check out the link below for the details, and for information on how to sign up to our online award ceremony:
🦭 selkieawards.org/2025 🦭
It's rare these days, but every so often I remember what 2014 was like on the run up to the referendum and feel heartbroken all over again
October 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
It's rare these days, but every so often I remember what 2014 was like on the run up to the referendum and feel heartbroken all over again
Everyone knows that the situation at Sandyford is grim but it is shocking to see just how grim it is
I am beyond fortunate that I got in shortly before they decided to stop doing gender affirming care in Scotland
October 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Everyone knows that the situation at Sandyford is grim but it is shocking to see just how grim it is
I am going to see my sister defend her PhD on fish at a public viva in Ghent this Friday, a fact which is only very very tangentially related to the Selkie shortlisting delay I PROMISE
October 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I am going to see my sister defend her PhD on fish at a public viva in Ghent this Friday, a fact which is only very very tangentially related to the Selkie shortlisting delay I PROMISE
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Hi everyone! We have been having a fantastic time reading through your submissions! Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen scheduling issues, we need to delay the announcement by one week; the new announcement date will be 10 October. So sorry to keep you waiting, and many thanks for your patience!
October 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Hi everyone! We have been having a fantastic time reading through your submissions! Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen scheduling issues, we need to delay the announcement by one week; the new announcement date will be 10 October. So sorry to keep you waiting, and many thanks for your patience!
It is bonkers how busy this year has been... I keep on preparing to beat myself up about how behind I am on [X thing] only to be shocked into sense by reminding myself just how much has happened/continues to happen in 2025 personally and professionally 😵
September 14, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It is bonkers how busy this year has been... I keep on preparing to beat myself up about how behind I am on [X thing] only to be shocked into sense by reminding myself just how much has happened/continues to happen in 2025 personally and professionally 😵
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Maintaining a diversity of ongoing personal projects is important because it enables you to procrastinate on one by aimlessly tinkering with another, thereby creating the possibility that you'll finish one of them by accident.
August 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Maintaining a diversity of ongoing personal projects is important because it enables you to procrastinate on one by aimlessly tinkering with another, thereby creating the possibility that you'll finish one of them by accident.
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Losing everyone to keep a transphobe.
Was it worth it, Polari Prize?
The community believes in solidarity among us, even if you don't.
Was it worth it, Polari Prize?
The community believes in solidarity among us, even if you don't.
Update: 16 of 24 authors and 2 judges have now withdrawn.
First Book:
Curtis Garner
Jason Okundaye
Sacha Coward
Sanah Ahsan
Amy Twigg
Mae Diansangu
Eleanor Medhurst
Hanako Footman
Ciara Maguire
June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola
Robert Hamberger
Dean Atta
Andrew McMillan
Rhian Elizabeth
Jane Traies
First Book:
Curtis Garner
Jason Okundaye
Sacha Coward
Sanah Ahsan
Amy Twigg
Mae Diansangu
Eleanor Medhurst
Hanako Footman
Ciara Maguire
June Thomas
Main:
Olumide Popoola
Robert Hamberger
Dean Atta
Andrew McMillan
Rhian Elizabeth
Jane Traies
August 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Losing everyone to keep a transphobe.
Was it worth it, Polari Prize?
The community believes in solidarity among us, even if you don't.
Was it worth it, Polari Prize?
The community believes in solidarity among us, even if you don't.