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A group of artists and activists, creating media and resources for the LGBTQAI2S+ community 🏳️‍⚧️ NO AI ✨️♿️♠️♾️🎭🔮🧚‍♂️ Follow for Jar of Rebuke, The Queer Thesperience, and more! https://www.linktr.ee/thesperience Runs @queervalleytribune.bsky.social for PNW

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Thesperience 🏳️‍🌈 @thesperience.bsky.social · Nov 15

🚨 FREE ZINE 🚨

This zine is for ANYONE who is just starting their journey into activism with little to no idea where to start. This will give you the basic terms, methods, and resources to start your activism work!

thesperience.itch.io/activism-for...

A white background with multiple raised fist drawings above the text Activism For Beginners

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iasmin omar ata | delta 🌟 vtuber comms open! @deltahead.bsky.social · Aug 12

please check out my visual essay that analyzes anti-palestinan propaganda in popular media!

Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · Aug 11

In our magazine: Palestinian artist and writer @deltahead.bsky.social is frustrated by how American fiction depicts their people. They take us from Adam Sandler to James Cameron and beyond in this visual essay ...

Visual Essay: Picturing Palestine

As a Palestinian in diaspora, I am constantly frustrated with how American fiction depicts my people...

www.texasobserver.org

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Phil Falco @philfalcowrites.bsky.social · Aug 12

NEW ONE-SHOT:
#Ozma The Trans Witch of Oz launches on @Kickstarter on 8/25! 🏳️‍⚧️

A comic adaptation about one of the most Trans-Coded characters in fiction — one that skips the subtext and makes Ozma a CANONICAL #TRANS WOMAN!

Follow here ⬇️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/com...

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Vic Michaelis @vicmmic.bsky.social · May 20

Today is an excellent day to donate an eSIM!!!!! If it seems daunting you can donate to this fund. disabilityvisibilityproject.com/2023/12/25/c...

Crips for eSims for Gaza

Donate here: 中文 Simplified and Traditional Chinese version En Español 한국어 En français FYI: Plain language version of “Crips for eSims for Gaza: A Donation Guide” by Noemí Martíne…

disabilityvisibilityproject.com

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Ashlee Craft (he/they) @ashleecraft.bsky.social · Aug 26

At the end of the day, for better or worse the only "Someone Who Can Do Something" is *us*, especially when we work together as a community.

We have to save each other.

Mister Noisyknees @swizzard.pizza · Aug 26

when you start from the belief that Someone Who Can Do Something both surely exists and would obviously agree with you, "spreading awareness" becomes your entire politics

if you knew superman was around somewhere, why not wander the streets of metropolis with a bullhorn?

Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · Aug 26

Most Americans genuinely believe there's some grand overarching force that stops illegal things from happening. That's the truth. We think there's a Boss who says "I won't allow this" and are genuinely surprised when an illegal or unfair thing happens anyway.

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Rita A. Rubin 🌈🐉 @ritacoolbeans.bsky.social · Aug 27

Bella says you should read Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love!

It makes a comfy pillow 😸

A photo of a tabby x tortoiseshell cat with white paws lying on an armchair next to a copy of Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love by Rita A. Rubin

A photo of a tabby x tortoiseshell cat with white paws lying on an armchair with her head rested on a copy of Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love by Rita A. Rubin

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · Aug 24

I don't currently have a due date for this but, looking for free short stories as part of an Itch bundle I'd like to run mid-Sept. We have a few signups so far but willing to take as many as people want to put stories in for! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#Writing #Author #IndieAuthor #ShortStory

September Free Short Story Bundle: Singups Open. Hosted on itch... Submit today!

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Claudie @clh2oars.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're just a few weeks away from the next Nerezia novella!!

Soon there will be six glorious bite-sized fantasy adventures, all building into a bigger arc -- and I'm telling you, this one is a deep plunge into the larger arcs <3

Get your queer fantasy fun ✨

buy.bookfunnel.com/cao5qxmqcb

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An arrow trope with Ruined History at the centre. The arrows say "Aliyah's episode", "escaping the villainous organization's home base", "A new dramatic friend joins the party (for a bit!) and he's a theatre kid for sure, peeling back (some) of the mysteries, a city buried by an ancient cataclysm, the found family feels get even stronger

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Other Worlds' Oracles @otherworldsoracles.bsky.social · Jul 9

Oh! I forgot to share last week's episode as well because life. However! I'm very excited for the chance to share the episode I did with gh0st, who helped me make such a sweet oracle card and threatened me if I forgot to include Muscovy ducks.

otherworldsoracles.podbean.com/e/the-helpin...

The Helping Hand (ft. gh0st) | Other Worlds’ Oracles

After giving advice on reading tarot, gh0st helps me make a card while stressing the importance of caring for each other and muscovy ducks. Find gh0st at http://twitch.tv/gh0stling001 and https://www....

otherworldsoracles.podbean.com

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Other Worlds' Oracles @otherworldsoracles.bsky.social · Jul 16

Set out to sea with Zack and I on our new episode! otherworldsoracles.podbean.com/e/the-half-o... #tarot #oracle #podcast

The Half of Her (ft. Zack Loup) | Other Worlds’ Oracles

Zack and I trade ideas on juggling creative endeavors, grieving what we have and haven't had, and whether a boat counts as a cup. Find Zack at https://www.straysongdog.com!

otherworldsoracles.podbean.com

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Gravewriter Cryptid Is Proudly Transmasc @gravewriter71.bsky.social · Aug 27

Reminder: if Anthropic used your books, file a claim! Destroy these fuckers.

Ars Technica @arstechnica.com · Aug 27

AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.

arstechnica.com

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Jason Larock 🪴 @jsonlarock.bsky.social · Aug 8

I went to a record store a little while back, and found a VHS of the Backrooms. I couldn’t believe it was a real thing (maybe just something someone made), so I bought it.

I finally got a VHS player to play it. To whoever released this into the wild. Bless you, cause it’s awesome!

#analoghorror

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Jason Larock 🪴 @jsonlarock.bsky.social · Aug 14

The drive was worth it 🥹
Oregon’s only Jollibee 🇵🇭

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𖤐 Spooky Imp 𖤐 🏳️‍⚧️ 👻 🎃 @darumaaku.bsky.social · Aug 26

JARED TRYING TO SURVIVE A DAY ON THE JOB BEING SURROUNDED BY CRYPTIDS (don'tlookback)

#JarofRebuke

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𖤐 Spooky Imp 𖤐 🏳️‍⚧️ 👻 🎃 @darumaaku.bsky.social · Aug 22

Jar of Rebuke 🗝️💚❤️🦌 for @casperoliver.bsky.social (He/They🏳️‍⚧️)

#audiopodcast #MidwesternGothic #JarOfRebuke #QueerHorror #JaredHel #Hellhound #characterdesigns #CasperOliver

My designs for Dr. Jared Hel and Grove, two characters from the podcast, "Jar of Rebuke." I've loved this podcast for a few years now and I've finally gathered the courage to draw fanart.

Do you like a queer themed, midwestern horror podcast with cryptids, mystery and supernatural entities? Then give it a listen, you won't regret it.

Jar of Rebuke, Jared Hel and Grove belong to the talented writer, performer and entertainer, Casper Oliver. (He/They) Go follow him!!!

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𖤐 Spooky Imp 𖤐 🏳️‍⚧️ 👻 🎃 @darumaaku.bsky.social · Aug 27

Sorry for the human art. Humans are just so PRETTY. ❤️💚🗝️ (wip) #wip #JarofRebuke #audiopodcast

( @casperoliver.bsky.social hi, you're gonna learn that I'm QUICK, have another 💪 )

that feeling when your job is to literally research cryptids, not die and figure out your past but gender and pronouns <3

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Casper Oliver 👻🌈📚 @casperoliver.bsky.social · Aug 27

Howdy, folks! If anyone's able to help out a disabled queer activist in need, please consider checking out their GFM! gofund.me/91408F10

Donate to Support a Friend in Legal Crisis, organized by Casper Oliver

Hello! My name is Casper (he/they), and I work as a community artist & activist i… Casper Oliver needs your support for Support a Friend in Legal Crisis

gofund.me

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Casper Oliver 👻🌈📚 @casperoliver.bsky.social · Aug 27

Live as half god, half man; half dead, half alive. One foot in the pleasures of flesh, the other sinking in the River Styx. Hail Dionysus; father of indulgence and mother of madness. 🍇🍷🎭🐆

(📸 taken & edited by @jsonlarock.bsky.social 🏺 Modeled for @trickstersapoth.bsky.social)

A photo of Casper Oliver, a pale chubby trans man with short brown curly hair. He's wearing an ivy crown with grapes, vintage grape earrings, and an ornate devotional necklace around his neck. He's draped in a reddish-pink and white cape and leaned against a small Greek pillar. Atop the pilar is a Dionysus bust statue and a small golden pinecone.

Pale white hands holding a black Muses cup, wrapped in a Dionysian rosary. One of the wrists has a black semicolon tattoo. The background is a reddish-pink shiny fabric.

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Casper Oliver 👻🌈📚 @casperoliver.bsky.social · Aug 21

A GoFundMe has now been set up, too! www.gofundme.com/f/support-a-...

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VampirElla Watts @gejwatts.bsky.social · Aug 22

I can't wait to attend my first AdventureX this Autumn, and I'm so thrilled that a game I cast and voice directed is going to be featured! (The Beekeeper's Picnic 🐝) #AdvX25

AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · Aug 22

Announcing our official games selection for #AdvX25! All of these games will be playable at the event, and the devs will be eager to tell you all about them! adventurexpo.org/exhibitors

(We may still have one last surprise down the line...)

Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org

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Christine Love @christinelove.bsky.social · Jul 25

Hey, as someone who makes a living off selling adult games, I would really appreciate people helping to push back against censorship by payment processors. These puritanical extremists pressuring them have been successful because they've made a lot of noise, so we should be making even more noise!

exodrifter @exodrifter.bsky.social · Jul 25

Leaf mentioned in the official itch discord server that the open case they have with Stripe right now is probably the most critical right now. Submit a complaint to Stripe here: stripe.com/legal/compla...

Need to know what to say? Use this: bsky.app/profile/void...

#itch #censorship

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Other Worlds' Oracles @otherworldsoracles.bsky.social · Jul 23

Taking a much-needed for your mental health? We'd be honored to keep you company with our new episode.

The Lookout (ft. Jason Larock) | Other Worlds’ Oracles

Jason and I explore self-care while living with disability, nourishing yourself with your own garden, and Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator. Find Jason at https://www.jasonlarock.com.

otherworldsoracles.podbean.com

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Jason Larock 🪴 @jsonlarock.bsky.social · Aug 8

I had the honor and privilege of sitting down on this podcast to create something beautiful. I still think about recording this. The lessons we unearthed together ring true every day.

Journey to The Lookout with us, and take that much needed moment to evaluate and breathe 🌄

Other Worlds' Oracles @otherworldsoracles.bsky.social · Jul 23

Taking a much-needed for your mental health? We'd be honored to keep you company with our new episode.

The Lookout (ft. Jason Larock) | Other Worlds’ Oracles

Jason and I explore self-care while living with disability, nourishing yourself with your own garden, and Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator. Find Jason at https://www.jasonlarock.com.

otherworldsoracles.podbean.com

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Radiant G🌈✨ @radiantg.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hey, friends! I’m only 10 followers away from 13000!

Want to support an openly 🌈queer 🎮indie game dev, 🎙️voice actor, 🎨artist, and 🖌️writer?

Give me a follow and help me reach my next milestone! 🦋

🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁
#IndieDev #VNDev #PromoSky

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Jason Larock 🪴 @jsonlarock.bsky.social · Aug 16

For my #TTRPG friends:

I’ve gotten really into including puzzles in my games. As a GM, do you use resources for your puzzles or do they come right from your noggin?

I’m trying to expand on the kinds of puzzles I include!

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Casper Oliver 👻🌈📚 @casperoliver.bsky.social · Aug 17

Calling fellow Pagan Witches!! #WitchSky #PaganSky #Paganism #Witch #Witchcraft #Pagan

Give me some silly emojis and/or GIFs of the sorts of entities you work with in your practice! I'll give an example for Dionysus:

a statue holding a bowl and a slice of pizza

Alt: A statue of Dionysus inhaling a lot of food while holding and old bowl.

media.tenor.com

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