I've read most of the scholarship about US policing since the early 20th century. What you learn from this is that violence is inherent. You cannot "separate" out violence from policing. Police in the U.S. are violence workers.

There is a lot of woe in the world, but here is one thing I'm excited about: nashhigh.itch.io/zinearranger This zine layout tool is a dream I never knew I had. You can upload a pdf of your, e.g., 56-page 1/4-sized zine in page order (1-56), and in seconds get back a 14-page doc you can print from.

Submissions for the 2026 Minicomic Awards are NOW OPEN through 1/31/26! 🎉 To submit your comic(s), register an account at mca.cartoonist.coop. Be sure to check out the full guidelines and FAQ before submitting.

WALLFLOWER, my 3rd graphic novel, is officially available at bookstores and online everywhere!! please enjoy this story full of dreams, flowers, and hope.

Ok, it begins. I am now posting Putty Pygmalion in full online. The comic updates once a week (four pages) on Monday <3 Cover sculpt by @laszloshaak on insta , story edited and co-written by @kresendoe.bsky.social Reminder that the full story is up for purchase as a physical book! 🧵(0/16)

"“They specifically asked me if I knew where the Hmong families lived on my street & in the neighborhood.” Lugert-Thom responded, “I don’t know anything about that” & she said they then asked, “Well, what about the Asian families?”" "“I was a bit shaken & a bit shocked of what I was asked to do.”"

Chicago taxpayers spent at least $83.1 million in 2025 to resolve lawsuits brought by 13 people who were injured or on behalf of those killed during police pursuits, according to an analysis of city data by WTTW News

Hey y’all: if you use Libby and you hate them allowing generative AI content and incorporating it in other ways you can go to your profile, scroll down to “help and support”, and take a survey to tell them that you hate it

It's Jobs Time. If you've wanted to try your hand at editing comic books (or crowdfunding them) at the best publisher ever, I suggest you apply. DO NOT SELF REJECT etc etc etc (reposting with actual correct link) www.linkedin.com/posts/vault-...

Linda lost an eye and suffered a traumatic brain injury covering the George Floyd protests in 2020. Aside from her journalism, she’s known for coordinating mutual aid campaigns and generally being a mensch. There are so many worthy causes for your support on here, I know, but don’t pass this one by.

do you think in the Berenstein Bears alternate reality, ROFL won out over LMAO as the acronym that lived on

The guy who first dressed as Portland Frog, a major symbol of our protest and then other national protests, has been arrested while peacefully protesting. Prints of this painting by Simran Gleason are being sold to support his defense. www.simrangleason.com/prints/p/por... #pdx #protest

I am donating to this and I would very much like it if others who can donate would do the same. It's not OK that only $6500 has been collected so far. Thank you. www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

it’s come to my attention that my tumblr post has been crossposted to bluesky, so I’m posting it on my account here #AntiAI #GenAI

I'm reading The Nefarious Nights of Willowweep Manor by @shaenon.bsky.social & Chris Baldwin - a sequel I've been v excited for - and I think this panel of a librarian is the most seen I've ever felt

I think I need to log off for a couple of days for my own sake but before I do, pls enjoy this interview that was a real high point for me about all the pigeons. Thank you @rahawahaile.bsky.social for this warm interview and for titling it just right. For a million reasons support indie journalism

“Renee Nicole Good!” March in NYC chants in solidarity with Minneapolis following the ICE killing of legal observer Renee Nicole Good. Estimated 800-1000 attendees, with march circling 26 Federal Plaza where ICE operates before dispersing. More actions tomorrow at 8am and 9:30am at Foley Square.

Two queer women with a 6 year old in school today stopped to film ICE and for their bravery ICE agents murdered one before the other’s eyes. The grief in the survivor’s voice is a knife to the gut. Destroying people and their bonds is what ICE has always done.

Jason’s uncle was kidnapped by ICE on the same day that Jason was inaugurated to his third term on Minneapolis City Council. Please donate and share. Jason does so much for our community and it’s time for us to give back.

plagued by the horrors again (tax season) so a reminder post for my commissions ~ shares are very appreciated ;-; dm, or email [email protected] 👻

Reading comics counts as reading. Reading graphic novels counts as reading. Reading fan fiction counts as reading. Listening to audio books counts as reading. Reading a 10k word Tumblr treatise on Star Trek/Dr Who parallels counts as reading.

I wish I'd thought sooner to explain to tradpub editors that illustrating a graphic novel is not like writing a prose novel or illustrating a picture book, a 250-page GN is actually like illustrating eight picture books.

Chicago police officers used force against members of the public 1,645 times during the first six months of 2025, an increase of nearly 10% as compared with the first half of 2024, according to Chicago Police Department data published Tuesday. @wttw.bsky.social

A reminder to any canadian (or any) #watercolor artists. Beam Paints is an Indigenous owned company with beautiful plastic-free hues. Their sparkly metallics are to die for www.beampaints.com

Public librarians deserve higher pay. I love public libraries.

Izolde is a delightful trans woman who comes to the trans nerd meet up regularly, and a valued member of the community. Alas, she's going thru a rough patch. And it's the end of the month, and a shitty time to be seeking a job and new housing. Can you please help her survive until January? <3

hey! just putting this out there: propublica.org/tips

"WHEELS & ROSES" PILOT OUT NOW!!! 🥹🌹✨🛼🔥 FULL PILOT SHORT ON YOUTUBE: youtu.be/EwWvmESDi8k?... OUR QUEER MAGICAL GIRLS ON SKATES ARE FINALLY HERE 🥹🌹🌹

It's 2026 & @nycplan.org wants you to join us in getting every City Council Member on the record re our demand to increase & stabilize public library funding. We could use your help in two ways: 1. Send a letter: actionnetwork.org/letters/city... 2. Follow up with a call: nycplan.org/actions/call...

RIP #OscarGrant. On 1 January 2009, 22 year old Oscar Grant was murdered in Oakland by BART police officer, Johannes Mehserle. Rest in power! Never forget. #FruitvaleStation #Oakland #BayArea #NoJusticeNoPeace #Fruitvale

Over 275 authors, editors, critics and diehard readers came together over the last month to vote on their favorite transfeminine books of the year. It's my honor to present the 2025 TFR Reader's Choice Awards! Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who voted 🩷

I’m already 25% away from my goal!!! Y’all are fantastic thank you :’)

My post-Heated Rivalry rec, other than Check Please and Yuri on Ice which imo are the big, obvious ones, is The Inside Edge by Ashlyn Kane. Retired hockey player and figure skate become sports show hosts who seem to despite each other, but ofc have fantastic chemistry.

Shirts and calendars had inventory updates: www.cathygjohn.net/store?catego...

Comics critics! You have just a few more days to apply to the 2026 Comics Criticism Mini Grant! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

My friend Sama'a needs our help to keep her family warm and fed through the winter. Please give what you can.

Illinois has strengthened its labor laws and improved efforts to collect stolen wages for workers. Despite this, the most difficult cases can get bogged down in the system for years. buff.ly/WJHXcax

ICYMI, the stunt Bari Weiss pulled this week really touched a nerve for me. www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/12/25/o...

I want to learn and preserve a Palestinian hand sewing practice. You can help! I’m asking you to share this widely, and pitch in if it feels right to you. ko-fi.com/soniasulaima...

Growing up in Gaza, I didn't realize that the siege I was living under was unique or that others didn't face a constant threat of death. It was only after I left that I understood I had grown up in a concentration camp, and that it shaped my life. mondoweiss.net/2025/12/i-di... #Palestine #Israel

Feel unbelievably bad for artists. And extremely alarmed for women. And really anyone who has posted photos on that site. Family photos. Photos of children. My god. A lot of incredibly evil shit is going to be made from this.

Me and @momodriller.bsky.social's sweet baby boy has lost limb function very suddenly and is getting worse daily. He needs an MRI and (likely) surgery. It's expensive. We've already spent over $1k and can't afford much more, & he's running out of time. Anything helps, thank you. gofund.me/ba3da64f4

Did you read a book by a transfemme in a language other than English this year? Comment them on this post! The Foreign Language category for the TFR Awards only has two votes total and I need more crowdsourcing.

WE JUST PASSED LAST YEAR'S VOTE TOTAL 🥳🥳🥳🥳 I am so happy, this was my primary goal for the year and we've still got days to spare :))))

Hey #MeetTheWebcomic! I make Keeping Time, a longform drama that's ostensibly a band romance between former friends, but might be better categorized as an adult coming-of-age story where that self discovery is painful and hard-fought. #KeepingTime #webcomics 🎸 keepingtimecomic.com

Interesting fact.

FULL STORY: Mayor Johnson now faces what could be the biggest decision of his time in office: whether to veto the spending plan approved by the City Council over his objections. 34 votes are need to override a veto; his critics appear 3 votes short. @wttw.bsky.social

Found it!! tenbluelinks.org