Reposted by KateGountro (comms open) @gountro.bsky.social · 04/10/2026alright my health and finances are both totally fucked I don't really have much choice but to grovel and plead for more financial support, I'm sorry please support me if you can, and share it around if you know anyone who likes my stuff or would like to commission something. I'm trying my best 1679642 679
Reposted by KateBut Andrew Hickey Died Ten Years Ago This Very Night @andrewhickey.500songs.com · 24/09/2026DVDs aren't low-tech. They're just things you can actually own, that won't disappear overnight, that don't require a monthly subscription, that won't suddenly get reedited, that won't start putting adverts in the middle and that won't sell your data to the worst people in the world. 102299824 2.3K
Reposted by KateKale 🏳️⚧️ ケールくん @chapter 3 @1989nk.com · 23/09/2026hey everyone, I took my dog Scott to the vet today and the lump in his armpit has doubled in size since his last appointment a year ago... he needs surgery to have it removed. I am in dire need of help with this, I do not have the funds necessary... please share, ty 🥺 ko-fi.com/jackaleope/g... 5330465 465
Reposted by KateAaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026ANOTHER death in ICE detention which appears likely to be the result of medical neglect. A diabetic who told his family members he wasn't receiving regular insulin shots OR getting diabetic-appropriate meals just died in custody. The U.S. prison-ICE detention-industrial complex kills. 261062581 1.1K
Reposted by KateAlex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · 18/09/2026This guy who assaulted a sitting member of Congress got 28 years and 10 months less jail time than a Texas resident who transported a box of zines that contained constitutionally protected content opposing ICE reason.com/2026/06/25/t...reason.comTexas man gets 30 years in prison for transporting 'anti-government' pamphletsThe case stems from a violent anti-ICE protest, but critics say the government's prosecution threatens First Amendment rights. 4052382448 5.2K
Reposted by KateKara 🏳️⚧️ @karanova.bsky.social · 07/09/2026A few people have suggested I make a gofundme if I want to have a chance to find a place this month lol, so i went ahead and put one together. I know not everyone can donate, but any bit and any shares are a massive help and mean the absolute world 💚 gofund.me/594bc715fgofund.meDonate to Help Kara Find a New Home After Divorce, organized by Kara husethello, im Kara, im an artist and a now single mom, am trans and I’m unfortunately… Kara huset needs your support for Help Kara Find a New Home After Divorce 088130 130
Reposted by Kate𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 (𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟐) @cromsferatu.bsky.social · 26/08/2026still got slots open, as well as donation links...you'd be helping me afford a vet visit for Freyja who's currently not doing very well, she's stopped eating and has a bad case of alopecia 🙏 of you have no money I'd still appreciate a share, I'm so sorry I keep just basically begging these days... 3390310 390
Reposted by KateJasmine W. @mythjae.bsky.social · 28/08/2026A place to donate directly for much needed medical relief efforts. www.directrelief.org/2026/08/nepa...directrelief.orgNepal Flash Floods: Direct Relief Mobilizing Aid Around Medical NeedsAt least 160 people were killed, and hundreds remain missing after a catastrophic flash flood swept through border areas of Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet on Wednesday. Infrastructure in … 17399 99
Reposted by Katefrog @ read BtG @frogletcomics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026your local friendly artist needs some help, uh oh. 59431042 1K
Reposted by KateWeyland - ttv/weyland_here @weyland.live · 26/08/2026FYI the HUGE number of AI slop at GamesCom's opening night live is not a sign that the industry has normalized AI. It's a ploy to make you believe that. These games are all by the same 3 or 4 publishers. This is a concerted effort to make consumers accept AI. 1444301999 4.4K
Reposted by KateSamantha Mash @samanthamash.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Now that Pomona is settling, the financial crunch of her illnesses has hit my bank account. We are down nearly $2500 after all the vet visits, which is a little mind boggling So I'm hosting a "We Love Pom" 25% off everything sale at my shop: samanthamash.etsy.com Please share if you can🧡 3360267 360
Reposted by Katelyssa ✨ @lyssahh.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Hey everyone! I'm a disabled freelance artist trying to help my physically and mentally ill sister pay from her medication and transport to doctor appointments now that she's moving in with me. I am swamped with comms and can't take on any more atm. We need about $300. Anything would help! ❤️ 1206172 206
Reposted by KateBlue sky nice ghost @rajandelman.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Absolutely fucking gutting 4553271746 5.3K
Reposted by KateSara Roberts @sararoberts.hypegoblin.com · 09/08/2026Hello friends, Puerto Rico began rationing water yesterday. It’s unacceptable the government hasn’t stepped in but there is a way we can help through donations to local aid. @alessavamp.bsky.social shared this group with me: projectprrelief.orgprojectprrelief.orgProject PR Relief — Water for Puerto RicoClean water, delivered. 100% of donations move the mission. 2112128 128
Reposted by Kate♤ Val ♤ 🏳️⚧️ @valkarasu.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Alright um time for some big news 👉🏻👈🏻 I‘m finally taking the step!! Boobas begone 🪄 Sadly it’s about 9k so every donation, commission or shop order is so appreciated so I can afford the surgery! ko-fi.com/valeriakaras...ko-fi.comBuy Val Karasu a Coffee• Animal, Fantasy & Manga Artist • 75237 52
Reposted by Katecoyotebroad (Jayne Cravens) @coyotebroad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026SpaceX rocket that exploded shortly after takeoff destroyed land & wildlife: Concrete chunks had left craters a foot deep & were strewn across tidal flats, almost four acres of state park burned, 7 bobwhite quail eggs & a collection of blue land crabs incinerated. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...bloomberg.comSpaceX Blast Left Officials in Disbelief Over Environmental DamageFish and Wildlife Service biologists expressed frustrations in emails obtained by Bloomberg. 17767399 767
Reposted by KateKati Knitt @katiknitt.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I'm still in the red and it doesn't look like my current work is going to earn me enough to be even AND pay next month's rent in time ☕ ko-fi.com/katiknitt 102356767 2.4K
Reposted by KateGabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 20/07/2026"I introduce myself as a Catholic nun, I tell them I went to Mass this morning for you, and I'm not a hearing officer, I have nothing to do with the whole process, I'm here to accompany you, to go in with you if that's OK," said Sister Kuhn. "Most days I go, there are unaccompanied minors.” 151186429 1.2K
Reposted by KateGreg Pak @gregpak.net · 19/07/2026"A.i." is a tool pushed by racist, fascist billionaires for racist, fascist purposes. 81368639 1.4K
Reposted by KateNatasha 🏴🌻 @alterici.bsky.social · 16/07/2026So stressed about money. Any interest in some small original works? Drawings of sexy things or dinosaurs or something? I have one cover I'm getting paid almost nothing for, no other gigs, and I don't think I'm ever gonna get the money I'm owed from [redacted] so idk what to do. Will draw for food!! 7130113 130
Reposted by KateKatie Croonenberghs Art @kamakru.bsky.social · 18/07/2026More information in the thread! 14732 47
Reposted by Katemicchiato 🎋 @micchiato.bsky.social · 15/07/2026“Tuesday morning’s death marks the third immigration enforcement-related death in one week, as ICE and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) face significant backlash and public outcry following two shootings in Texas and Maine respectively.”theguardian.comMan killed by semi after fleeing from immigration officials in FloridaDeath of unidentified 28-year-old man marks third immigration enforcement-related death in one week 03923 39
Reposted by KateIron Circus Comics @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social · 15/07/2026We'll keep on pointing at this comic by @skutchdraws.bsky.social and @hbomberguy.bsky.social until it's embarrassing for tech bros to call you a luddite for hating AI! More of Failure to Launch in the link bsky.app/profile/iron... 202069782 2.1K
Reposted by KateRampagin' Raccy @moonlitlycan.bsky.social · 10/07/2026For any folk about to doompost themselves into oblivion over this just remember the age verification ONLY applies to Bluesky itself. It does not affect things like deersky, witchsky, klearsky, blacksky or any other instance that use this site's API to run. 101015718 1K
Reposted by KateJMature @jmature.bsky.social · 10/07/2026links if needed: Deer: deer.social Witchsky: witchsky.app 2274 27
Reposted by KateDieselbrain @dieselbrain.bsky.social · 10/07/2026I know im goin on about this a lot but please contact your senators about opposing KOSA and the KIDS Act. Please make friends and family aware of how this will effect them and their privacy. 3442684350 4.4K
Reposted by KateMatt 'Wib' Ward @wib.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I really appreciate the headline here. I think studies need to be done on the CEO brain, do they think we're all very stupid, or do they have no grasp of reality at all? My bet is on a mix of both.pcgamer.comXbox's CEO wants its games to cater to 'more than a billion people each day', or 24 times more than the peak population of Steam, which is delusionalAlternate title: Does Xbox CEO Asha Sharma know what a billion is? 641478349 1.5K
Reposted by Kate🍀LuckyStar✨ @luckystarbecca.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Massive Earthquake happened in Venezuela during EVO weekend. The Venezuelan FGC is doing their part to help spread awareness and receive support to rebuild their homes and save loved ones. Please help our FGC brothers and sisters. 098169 169
Reposted by KateJennifer Ouellette @jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Here’s Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate Lately. Meteorologists simply aren't able to gather as much data as they used to, and you're suffering for it. gizmodo.com/heres-why-we...gizmodo.comHere's Why Weather Forecasts Have Seemed So Inaccurate LatelyMeteorologists simply aren't able to gather as much data as they used to, and you're suffering for it. 342204970 2.2K
Reposted by KateLore🎆 @ :/ @lorething.etheirys.social · 25/06/2026Link to World Central Kitchen Venezuela campaign. Most Venezuelans have to work and fight to get food on the table. This whole thing will make that harder. Consider sending a buck. donate.wck.org/campaign/815...donate.wck.orgDonate to World Central KitchenWorld Central Kitchen https://donate.wck.org/campaign/815521/donate 1169287 287
Reposted by Katetormented by visions @🛩️GWF @gayprotagonist.bsky.social · 26/06/2026MUTUAL AID REQUEST on behalf of my coworker who is a single Black mom w/ several medical emergencies regarding her kids in the last few months - her son DJ is collecting for a kidney transplant (he is 14 and has ESRD) and her family could use any help you're willing to spare ♥️ gofund.me/1048ed701gofundme.comDonate to Help DeVonn Wyatt Jr. Get a Kidney Transplant, organized by Sonja OwensMy name is Sonja, and I am fundraising for my son, DeVonn Wyatt Jr. DeVonn i… Sonja Owens needs your support for Help DeVonn Wyatt Jr. Get a Kidney Transplant 283173 173
Reposted by KateLinden Davis @linden-davis.bsky.social · 25/06/2026this is his gofundme btw. would encourage everyone else who can to chuck this fella a couple quid www.gofundme.com/f/get-artist...gofundme.comDonate to Get Artist Des Revol Help with His Legal Case!, organized by Jonathan RochkindOur friend Des Revol has been wrongly arrested and convicted over a b… Jonathan Rochkind needs your support for Get Artist Des Revol Help with His Legal Case! 1231583645 3.6K
Reposted by KateDerf Backderf @derfbackderf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026One of today's political prisoners. Cartoonist & zine maker Daniel Rolando Sanchez Estrada wasn't even at the ICE protest. He was accused of "moving" a box of anti-Trump zines THE NEXT DAY. A rightwing judge sentenced him to 30 years! Just for possessing zines. The darkness is descending. 2326831627 2.7K
Reposted by KateMr. Hover Hands 👻️ @mrhands31.bsky.social · 20/06/2026Someone actually crunched the numbers, and using GenAI can decrease reviews for indie game on Steam (a useful proxy stat for sales) by as much as *58%* 🤖game-oracle.comAI in Games: The Impact On SalesExplore how AI influences game success on Steam. This data-driven analysis uncovers the link between AI usage and sales performance, revealing whether AI-generated content in Steam games is impacting ... 3835351333 3.5K
Reposted by Katechelsea bridge 🩸 @secretaboutbox.bsky.social · 20/06/2026IF YOU SEE THIS CLOSE THE TAB IMMEDIATELY this is a trick to install malware on your machine. it is not a real captcha system. 11291966629 9.2K
Reposted by KateMaia Kobabe @redgoldsparks.bsky.social · 14/06/2026There are currently three federal book ban bills aiming to ban all trans books from U.S. public schools! HR 2616, HR 8705, HR 7661. Please call your representatives and ask them to vote no on these bills! Follow @authorsabb.bsky.social for updates. #bookbans #bookchallenges #HR2616 #HR8705 #HR7661 0945892 945
Reposted by Katecen ⚔️🛡️🌿 waiting on merch arrival~! @aiphelix.bsky.social · 02/06/2026We're moving! Our offer was accepted on a house the same day I had my hysterectomy! I really want to help with closing & moving costs, but I know I can't do it with my shop & commissions alone. I started a ko-fi goal! I'll update it with what I make via comm work, too. ko-fi.com/aiphelix/goa... 5160137 160
Reposted by KateMax Overdrive @delablo.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Gross Ko-fi customer support imposter scam going around. Do not click any links from anyone you don't know and report these types of accounts. 3971996 996
Reposted by KateÚna-Minh (That's my first name!) 🔜 AdventureX @unaminh.bsky.social · 31/05/2026IMPORTANT: For any artists/writers/etc etc, using Linktree to point people to their work, from 5 July, they'll be feeding all imagery you use on your landing page into DALL-E by OpenAI. I deleted my account this morning. 1380368967 9K
Reposted by KateMarisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Second night of Jersey cops attacking protesters who are there supporting hunger strikers inside a sadistic immigrant jail 3428171011 2.8K
Kate @nmkd-reject.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Haven’t posted in a while, so here’s some recent sketches! #sketch #art 020 2
Reposted by Katejess m. ☕🍂 @jametc.bsky.social · 30/05/2026"whatever, everyone already uses it anyway so it's fine" is just not really the message a sorry person promotes. I'm frustrated by how everyone just gave him the benefit of the doubt. I'm not feeling very forgiving when this is the messaging. I don't think I'm being unreasonable either 9747041282 4.7K
Reposted by KateTaniel @taniel.bsky.social · 28/05/2026After a Wisconsin town did this, the mayor said: “The fact that they didn’t take the cameras down shows that we are the product. They were never really selling to us in the first place. They're selling to much bigger agencies the ability to spy on a ton of people.” (via boltsmag.org/verona-wisco...) 3230431333 3K
Reposted by KateToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 28/05/2026‘Amphibia’ creator Matt Braly speaks out against the use of AI in animation: “If you need to partner with AI to get a greenlight on your project, it ain’t worth it.” 3672812202 7.3K
Reposted by Kate🎃👻BOO Li Jaw-bone👻🦴 @juleshortstuff.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Any time a creative turns to this tech, they are saying "I do not respect the people who do this thing. I do not value their creative contribution to my vision. I think they are so worthless, they can be replaced by the machine that ate their work." It's not surprising this is seen as hostile. 32057535 2.1K
Reposted by KateAlex de Campi @alexdecampi.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Dark Horse management has consistently failed to protect its workers from everything from sexual harassment to discrimination to layoffs, a union is long past due. I support them, and you should too ✊🏼 2872381 872