This is the tragic yet logical result of a decades-long project—undertaken by rightwing politicians and “business-minded” administrators alike—to distort the meaning of higher education, to deny the intrinsic value of the pursuit of knowledge, to deprive us all of richer, more purposeful lives.

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2d ago

President Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/aaAEu6v

Pre-Order Your Copy of FAST BREAK today! fastbreakcomic.com

Fast Break

Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of The Tryout and...

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Shawn Pryor@shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In FAST BREAK, when basketball prodigy Mikayla Thomas transfers to a new school & denied a chance to make the team, she joins a co-ed team, the Firebirds. It’s not the team she hoped for, but might be just what she needs. Created by me & @delartstuffs.bsky.social! Pre-Order at fastbreakcomic.com!

Pre-Order Your Copy of FAST BREAK today! fastbreakcomic.com

Fast Break

Growing up is a team effort in Fast Break, a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel about hoops, family, and friendship—perfect for fans of The Tryout and...

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Shawn Pryor@shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 5mo ago

In FAST BREAK, when basketball prodigy Mikayla Thomas transfers to a new school & denied a chance to make the team, she joins a co-ed team, the Firebirds. It’s not the team she hoped for, but might be just what she needs. Created by me & @delartstuffs.bsky.social! Pre-Order at fastbreakcomic.com!

Everyone who makes AI Flyers needs to be sent to the school of "Pen & Pixel Graphics" and have Ronald and Tyrone Smith teach these folks some MS Paint and Photoshop CS6 skills!

kia speaks@kiaspeaks.us · 2w ago

Yall, please, I beg, STOP MAKING AI FLYERS!!!! 😭😭😭

If people could share this so at least one new person finds the press that would be appreciated. I'm putting boots to the ground with marketing efforts and the likes and of course, I have to bend the knee and use social media to do (some of) it.

WildStar Press@wildstarpress.bsky.social · last wk.

The August Newsletter is coming up on the 1st, so here's a sneak peek at what's in store! Sign up today to get insight and news before the masses because we're redoubling our efforts into making that our hotspot for all things WSP! (at least, making social media secondary) wildstarpress.com/news

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

Jaymar Thee Author@jaymarjackson.bsky.social · 6d ago

Film you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Trek, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, Disney, or Ghibli.

Rusty is one of my favorite artists and good people. Support him if you have the means.

Hot Blooded Tough Guy Rusty Shackles@rustyshackles.bsky.social · last wk.

Sale blog vastly overhauled, give it a look and a share! artofrustyshackles.blogspot.com

Strictly 4 My Navigators@lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · last wk.

Speaking of Buffalo Soldiers... www.militarytimes.com/news/your-mi...

HEY FRIENDS! The Federal Government wants to decide what your family can read. BUT @everylibrary.bsky.social made it easy to tell Congress to reject the Federal Book Ban Bills. Take action today! #library #libraries #lit via @everylibrary.bsky.social stopfederalbookbans.us

Stop the Federal Book Ban Bills!

We made it easy to take these four actions to fight against HR 7661 and S 4925. Stand up for your right to read!

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ICE has STOLEN an Indigenous Tribal ELDER from NM, who was on her way to CHEMO. She stopped for gas, ICE then approached her, she showed all of her proper, legal documentation. They still stole her away. They're denying her of life saving CHEMO. When will it be enough. #ShedShed #ViVaHerAlliance

Manifesting tabling/paneling at SDCC in 2027. It's going to happen.

Spongebob Manifestation Meme

Alt: Spongebob Manifestation Meme

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Support Akira's and Wildstar Press' Kickstarter campaign for the HOW WE MADE THE MOON CRY comics and prose anthology. Akira has curated some wonderful storytellers for this book, so I hope that you support it and spread the word. www.kickstarter.com/projects/wil...

How We Made the Moon Cry

A Comics & Prose anthology about how the moon may feel about those that adore her.

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☆ Blu ☆@blubat.bsky.social · 3w ago

There's still time!!!

I got some good news today. I can't share it with y'all yet, but I will when I can.

Tears Of Joy Trars

Alt: Tears Of Joy while clapping in the theater.

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This will set back American math and science advancement for decades. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

NSF plans cuts to core science programmes to fund White House initiative

A proposed clawback of already distributed research funds comes as the US agency struggles with a squeezed budget and a backlog of grant applications.

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16) Stole this one from a recent skeet I saw: If generative AI could REALLY make the next GTA in 6 months with 10 staff, or write the next bestseller, or produce 10 blockbusters a day? They wouldn't be trying to sell it to YOU. They would keep it for themselves and guard it from you ferociously.

We have a job opening in our Research Communications Office at the Markey Cancer Center for a Senior Editor! Check out the listing and apply if interested in helping researchers with their grant applications or manuscripts! #editing #sciencecommunications ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/639...

Editorial Officer Senior

The Markey Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated Editorial Officer Senior to provide comprehensive editing at the levels of scientific content, clarity of writing, and grammar for grant proposal...

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I feel this sentiment so much. Rest in peace, Mr. Neill.

Daniel Benneworth-Gray@danielgray.com · 3w ago

Sam Neill on tackling depression and imposter syndrome when you’re between jobs.

For the afternoon crowd:

Shawn Pryor@shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 4w ago

If you're in the Lexington, KY area on October 7th, I'll be having a book release event for FAST BREAK, created by @delartstuffs.bsky.social and me, courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers! More details in the link below. Hope to see you there! josephbeth.com/event/2026-1...

really think that if democrats hold any chamber of congress next year that a condition of passing a budget is the removal of russ vought, who has a genuinely tyrannical vision of presidential power and is a focal point of the lawlessness of the trump administration

Phil Rocco@philiprocco.bsky.social · 4w ago

I don’t think people really understand how bad the OMB proposed rule is going to be for state and local govt. We’re talking about putting a full third of state budgets under the explicit control of Russ Vought. (1/2) www.bondbuyer.com/news/cities-...

BREAKING: The Trump White House just ousted all three sitting members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission — hamstringing the bipartisan agency ahead of the midterms. The EAC helps state and local officials run elections, including by certifying election equipment.

Trump ousts remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission ahead of midterms

The dismissals hamstring a key bipartisan agency just months before the midterms.

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Donate to Save River's Paw and Keep Her with Nova, organized by Beth Menchaca

Our dog baby, River, has an infected paw. She got into the cheat grass and we th… Beth Menchaca needs your support for Save River's Paw and Keep Her with Nova

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I haven't watched a Soap Opera in almost 20 years. Then I watched the General Hospital 3-episode arc in which John Oliver guest-starred as a private-sector "handler" for the WSB (World Securities Bureau). They got me so invested now 😂

Wrote up my mid-year top ten films of 2026 so far. I have a few honorable mentions and a few are films you'd expect, but I think I have a couple that have gone under the radar. Here's my Patreon link. It's free. #movies #film

The Best Movies of 2026 So Far: My Mid-Year Top 10 | Julian Lytle

I’ve spent most of 2026 watching movies and writing reviews. These are the ten films I keep coming back to. Well, it’s been a while since I’

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kelly jensen@heykellyjensen.bsky.social · 4w ago

Get Loud: Public Library and School Internet Access Is Under Threat The FCC wants to change the e-Rate program, which could eliminate discounts libraries and schools get to provide internet to their community. bookriot.com/proposed-fcc...

Support @anthonyruttgaizer.bsky.social's HEROES OF HOMEROOM C graphic novel series. He's almost 50% funded with two days left. Spread the word!

Anthony Ruttgaizer | Comic Book Writer@anthonyruttgaizer.bsky.social · 4w ago

The Kickstarter for HEROES OF HOMEROOM C has reached its final 2 days! Rewards incl. copies of both Volume 1 & 2, cameos appearances in the second book and a 9”x12” drawing of the main characters by Marvel/DC superstar artist Ken Lashley! Visit www.kickstarter.com/projects/ant... to pledge today.

If you're in the Lexington, KY area on October 7th, I'll be having a book release event for FAST BREAK, created by @delartstuffs.bsky.social and me, courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers! More details in the link below. Hope to see you there! josephbeth.com/event/2026-1...

Shawn Pryor discussing and signing Fast Break

Joseph-Beth Booksellers has bookstore and restaurant locations in Cincinnati, OH, and Lexington, KY. Whether coming in for storytime, dining at Brontë Bistro, attending an author signing or browsing t...

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For the morning crowd:

Shawn Pryor@shawnrpryor.bsky.social · 4w ago

New Patreon post! I briefly discuss the 30th Anniversary of De La Soul's STAKES IS HIGH album and also give a mini-retrospective of the albums leading up to STAKES. Free or paying members have access to the post. Join for free or for $1 a month. Peace. www.patreon.com/shawnpryor/p...

New Patreon post! I briefly discuss the 30th Anniversary of De La Soul's STAKES IS HIGH album and also give a mini-retrospective of the albums leading up to STAKES. Free or paying members have access to the post. Join for free or for $1 a month. Peace. www.patreon.com/shawnpryor/p...

30 Years Old - Stakes Is High: By De La Soul | Shawn Pryor

30 Years Old - Stakes Is High: By De La Soul by Shawn Pryor on Patreon. Join Shawn Pryor's community for exclusive content and updates.

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I wrote and drew a zine about my ADHD. feels good to get a lot of this off my chest. I hope you enjoy~ delartstuffs.substack.com/p/049-a-zine...

049: A Zine about ADHD

and how it makes me feel.

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