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Writer / SEO / Comics / Dad / Cats / Ocassional DJ. Located in Orlando, FL. Big Orlando Magic and Florida Gator fan. benogrady.com.

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Don't Sleep on Sleep #8, a fantastic finale to a killer series from @zandercannon.bsky.social. It caused me to go back and re-read the entire series!

04.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

75 and sunny in Orlando!!

26.02.2026 18:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Inside the Hidden Network of Resistance in Minneapolis Waves of federal agents forced countless Minnesota residents into hiding. Countless more responded with a movement unlike any other. A deeper look reveals the heartbeat of resistanceβ€”and the soul of t...

Outstanding reportage from Jordan Ritter Conn www.theringer.com/2026/02/19/n...

20.02.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Read it, all I gotta say is "fuck yeah" my new fav comic

12.02.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Here's local #comicbook guy @zandercannon.bsky.social talking about all the shit that is happening right now here in #Minneapolis. Check it out. And make sure to check out Zander's stuff too.
#ComicSky
#Comics

05.02.2026 19:19 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for posting!

06.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good on you!

06.02.2026 22:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My first byline with The Beat. Big thanks to @zandercannon.bsky.social for taking the time and sharing these experiences. #iceout #iceoutnow

04.02.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Xenomorph. Pentel Fude brush pen with Platinum Carbon Ink, watercolors, stamp pads and rollers.

03.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 124 πŸ” 41 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThis Gives Us an Outlet”: Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis - SKTCHD It might seem like an unusual comparison, but for some comic creators who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota, living through Operation Metro Surge β€” the effort by the U.S. Department of Homeland Securit...

ICYMI: In a rare Monday feature, I wrote about what it's like to create during the ICE occupation of Minneapolis, the ICE Out Comics initiative, and what it's really like living through this with insight from members of the Minneapolis comics community.

This one is open to non-subscribers.

03.02.2026 18:19 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What it’s like to dine inside Eat Street restaurants right now You’ll find the food and hospitality one would expect from the Nicollet Avenue restaurants we know and love, with one caveat: Everyone is hurting.

www.startribune.com/inside-eat-s...

03.02.2026 17:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

ICE's occupation in Minneapolis has affected everyone that lives there, and today on SKTCHD, I wrote about what it's like for comic creators in the area, and how they're using their art to tell the story of the city from their perspectives.

02.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 69 πŸ” 38 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

This is one of the nicest things I've ever seen online

02.02.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@davidharper.bsky.social

01.02.2026 23:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cried while thinking about this sweet boy. Let’s bring the rest of the children in detention home! #comics4liam

Find out more at comics4liam.com

01.02.2026 22:53 πŸ‘ 2138 πŸ” 453 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 12

Liam was taken from Columbia Heights, the town just south of my high school in Fridley and just north of the Arts district in NE Minneapolis. I spent a lot of time with friends there after extracurriculars. News of his abduction completely broke my heart. I’m glad he’s home. #Comics4Liam

01.02.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 5990 πŸ” 1658 πŸ’¬ 10 πŸ“Œ 0

here's my entry!! #Comics4Liam

01.02.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 7207 πŸ” 1899 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 48
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If you have any #IceOutComics, show your support by sharing them here, we'll do our best to go through and share as many as we can.

29.01.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 68 πŸ” 40 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Resources for resisting ICE in your community and an #ICEoutcomics call to action here: open.substack.com/pub/aubreyhi...

30.01.2026 19:09 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m going to be shutting my shop down for the day and providing links to places where you can put your money instead.

Do what you can, keep pushing

30.01.2026 04:06 πŸ‘ 1240 πŸ” 461 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 6

This is must read for me. Will be getting it tonight after work

28.01.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Stay safe

28.01.2026 14:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: β€˜Pink coat lady’ who recorded fatal encounter between federal officers and Alex Pretti speaks to Anderson Cooper | CNN Anderson speaks with Stella Carlson, the witness who captured crucial video showing exactly what happened when Alex Pretti was shot and killed by DHS officers.

Incredibly powerful interview. Everyone should watch this one. www.cnn.com/2026/01/27/u...

28.01.2026 14:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”
― George Orwell, 1984

24.01.2026 22:21 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Great job! #fuckice

24.01.2026 13:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A crowded street in the MN anti-ICE protest

A crowded street in the MN anti-ICE protest

A crowded street in downtown Minneapolis during the anti-ICE protests, with a Bob Dylan mural in the background, with a prominent quote displayed: "The times, they are a-changing."

A crowded street in downtown Minneapolis during the anti-ICE protests, with a Bob Dylan mural in the background, with a prominent quote displayed: "The times, they are a-changing."

A very cold-looking cartoonist in the foreground of a huge anti-ICE protest crowd in downtown Minneapolis.

A very cold-looking cartoonist in the foreground of a huge anti-ICE protest crowd in downtown Minneapolis.

Three anti-ICE protesters in downtown Minneapolis, one of whom is holding a sign that says "IMMIGRANTS BELONG ❀️❀️❀️"

Three anti-ICE protesters in downtown Minneapolis, one of whom is holding a sign that says "IMMIGRANTS BELONG ❀️❀️❀️"

It was cold as shit downtown, and worth every step! #fuckice

23.01.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 2

Had no idea this was a thing but gonna listen right this second

15.01.2026 19:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Extremely cool!!

15.01.2026 19:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Incredible bargain! SUPPORT INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM!

20.11.2025 18:09 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If that's what trapped looks like, you'll be fine

31.10.2025 20:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0