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Laura Keating

@lorekeating.bsky.social

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose."
- Dolly Parton

August 25, 2026 at 7:45 PM

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Rex Huppke

@rexhuppke.bsky.social

Dolly Parton preached kindness and acceptance. She worked hard to make people's lives better. She used her fame and status to help others.

Now look at how her life is being celebrated. Look at the boundless love.

This is the way.

More people should figure that out.

August 25, 2026 at 6:37 PM

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Raffi_RC

@raffic.bsky.social

I’m thrilled that Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver have issued proclamations declaring tomorrow, July 8 — my birthday — Child Honouring Day! best present ever. please visit Raffi Foundation .org to learn about Child Honouring and its 9 principles. let’s celebrate! 🐳 #ChildHonouring #belugagrads

July 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM

Renya

@renyaswitzer.bsky.social

Oh to be a beloved cat sleeping so comfortably.

Calico cat curled up with paws on her nose between pillows in light blue sheets against a white wall.

July 7, 2026 at 5:15 PM

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taylor robin

@taylor-robin.bsky.social

Wacom recently asked me to talk about why I make queer comics, and given there are multiple bills right now floating around in congress that are effectively "we will kill your livelihood if we get a sniff of queer" I had some pretty strong, simply feelings to relay.

June 26, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Sophie Labelle

@assignedmale.bsky.social

Naturally and healthily.

four frame comic. first frame shows someone with a ''adult human female'' shirt saying, panicking : we need to act to ban trans care and make sure that children develop naturally and healthily! second frame shows Stephie eating a burger, saying : so you're gonna do something against ultra-processed foods and additives? against rampant child malnutrition?
third frame shows her lying on the ice with a hockey outfit. she says : will you ban ballet classes, since they alter children's muscles and limbs forever? or contact sports, like hockey or football, for giving them lifelong head traumas and concussions?
fourth frame shows her staring at the camera and says: or is hunting down a handful of trans kids who just want to live their life as themselves and participate in society more urgent than all this?

June 11, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

@autisticadvocacy.org

Calling all streamers who want to support autistic advocacy!

Find out how you can stream this Autism Acceptance Month to support ASAN, an organization run by autistic people for autistic people.

Tag your favorite streamer who you would love to see stream for ASAN!

Watercolor rainbow background. Text reads: What is Autism Acceptance Month and why is it important? April is Autism Acceptance Month! Autism Acceptance Month was created by and for the autistic community to change the conversation around autism, shifting it away from stigmatizing “autism awareness” language. Autism acceptance emphasizes that autistic people belong — that we deserve welcoming communities, inclusive schools and workplaces, and equal opportunities. This also allows for the autistic community and its allies to move away from funding organizations that use fear, stigma, and prejudice to spread “awareness.”
As an organization run by autistic people for autistic people, ASAN celebrates Autism Acceptance as a way to build community and work towards our mission of equality for all autistic individuals.

March 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Alejandra Caraballo

@esqueer.net

If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.

January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM

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Pina ✨ ADHD Alien

@adhd-alien.bsky.social

I’ve learnt that only hyperfocus can keep me from disappointing others. Sometimes.

Two-page comic about ADHD, self-doubt, and burnout.

Panels 1+2
A person with short black hair and yellow antennae recalls lifelong struggles with effort and recognition. As a child, they cry while being scolded over homework. Later, they work hard but still fail small details and receive an “F.” When they finally succeed, they can’t enjoy it—holding a medal labeled “2,” they feel it’s luck, not skill.

Panel 3+4
Page 2:
They explain how productivity fluctuates. A blue graph shows steady effort, while a pink line spikes wildly. They say, “For me, it fluctuates more extremely.” Sitting exhausted at a messy desk, they admit, “I only stop when I’m too tired to go on. The word I learned for all this was ‘lazy.’ I never learned a healthy measure or how to trust myself.”

October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM

Renya

@renyaswitzer.bsky.social

Teachers know what kids need – more time, more support, and more resources. Add your voice and tell government it’s time to deliver on better classroom conditions.
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More support for our kids

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January 14, 2026 at 5:56 AM

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Orion Starbeard

@orionstarbeard.bsky.social

Discord is trying to add new AI features to their platform. They're asking people to fill out a survey on how they feel about AI and what "value" it would add to their platform. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and tell them to fuck off with AI.

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January 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM

Renya

@renyaswitzer.bsky.social

Needs a magnet in its mouth and it's going to keep my paperclips safe for me. Made it in what was technically a pottery wheel class but they let me go rogue on sculpting creatures instead.

View from the back of a light blue creature with bright yellow eyes and orange frills and markings.

View from the front of a light blue creature with bright yellow eyes and orange frills and markings, with a wide open mouth that's all orange inside.

December 31, 2025 at 7:14 AM

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Roosevelt Institute

@rooseveltinstitute.org

The Roosevelt Institute was honored to present @teenvogue.com with the 2025 Freedom of Speech Medal because their team understood that freedom is about both speaking truth to power and the capacity to build power.

Read our full statement:
rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...

November 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM

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Zach Weinersmith

@zachweinersmith.bsky.social

Immune

Full comic here: www.smbc-comics.com/comic/lesson

#smbc

July 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM

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secondlina // Lord of Crows

@secondlina.com

New Crow Time update [1/3]

June 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM

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Jordan Shiveley (Dread Singles)

@jordanshiveley.bsky.social

Sometimes you look at something you’ve written and it’s still funny to you and that’s nice

June 1, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Renya

@renyaswitzer.bsky.social

I love how much glaze changes in final firing, it's so cool!

Four bowls and a plant pot arranged around a small creamer shaped object, each in a pale layer of glaze.

Four bowls and a plant pot arranged roughly as in the previous picture with the creamer in the middle. They are now vibrant colors.

A bisque pot with a swirling sun shape carved and painted on the side.

A finished pot with clear glaze fired over the swirling sun shape.

March 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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Coach Finstock

@coachfinstock.bsky.social

Any pub or show not running or reporting on this comment right here is absolutely caping for this administration.

Everyone knows education is the most kitchen table ass talking point ever and specifically saying disabled kids shouldn't have access to it affects so many families

Nikki McCann Ramírez @nikkimcr.bsky.social · Mar 20

Jessica: When I hear Republicans out there talking about their plan for education in America, I don't hear them talking about making sure disabled kids have access to a public education.

Greg: Because we're against it.