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I testified before the National Capital Planning Commission today against Trump’s arch at Arlington. Combat vet, child of two Natl Park rangers. Families would bury their dead to pile drivers for 3 years. US doesn’t gild the [email protected] @commondefense.bsky.social @protectparks.bsky.social

see you soon New York!

We have a message from @jpkarliak.bsky.social and a message from @florencewilder.com for you all! Please swipe through as we express gratitude to JP and welcome Florence to their new role!

It's an honor and a privilege to begin my tenure as a board member of QueerVox today. I'm really looking forward to working with incoming president @florencewilder.com and fellow board members to see what positive changes we can create in the VO industry! We all deserve a more equitable community.

Support Bill SB 1050:: AI Labeling Act for Commercials Learn more here: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTe...

Uh, yeah, no shit. I do dislike some of the answer choices being so reductive, but this landed me where I expected to be. I want a world that protects artists, is free of corporate black boxes, and compensates people who make things, especially if tech displaces them in certain capacities.

Gotta remind myself that I can draw more than just comics sometimes #finalfantasy #ff6 #Terra #TerraBranford

Y'know, there's something about waking up early. Sure, it takes adjustment to be up at 4:45am. But it's so refreshing to be in bed and open your eyes at 6:15am. I feel so refreshed when I try to stand then wake up at 8am. Everyone should try it! *This joke is sponsored by Exhaustion™️*

If you quantify your success by booking %: you're likely to make yourself miserable. Most of the work is auditioning…so have fun. For as long as a given audition's going: you're that character/that character's you. You get to hang out! There's nothing to prove—just a reality to let them live in.

So many AI dorks calling themselves “prompt engineers” thinking they’re the best at asking a computer the right question for shitty art, yet would be befuddled by two brothers standing at a fork in the road claiming that one only lies while the other only tells the truth.

I’m really sad that we have a generation of people who think identity is something you buy at the store. That it’s pronoun pins and Pride flags and whatever media is pandering for the month of June. You are real outside the artifice. Your essence is not a commodity.

We support both good journalism AND swirly glasses in this house! 😤

Hell yeah, more than well-deserved, holy shit, friggin' icon and inspiration

WHAT DAY IS IT

Be mindful of corporations who only show up in June. Be patient in conversations so allies remain allied. Be caring in the face of suppression. Be kind even when safety is stripped from you. Be careful in actions affecting our community. And, most of all: Be unapologetic in who you are.

We, at Queer Vox, wish all our members and the LGBTQIA+ community a most-happy Pride Month! From its humble origins as the Christopher Street Day protest, to the many who have laid their lives down for self-expression and love, please be safe and mindful when celebrating.

“Normal” is an illusion born of fear🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 You are exactly who you were meant to be. One day, we won’t need pride flags or categories, for every love and identity will simply be accepted as human. Until then, I’ll keep sending this: Your heart is precious. Your soul is beautiful beyond any label

Harris County runoff voting is today, so a handy reminder that WE'RE the boss of our elected officials. We pay their salaries and we tell them the interests they're supposed to carry out. And we've gotten way too comfortable just letting them not do their jobs and answer to money instead of us.

Hi! I'm ButterflyLatte, and I love pretty colors, otome, visual novels, etc. I'm happy to draw your yumes and to draw for your games! vgen: vgen.co/ButterflyLatte patreon: www.patreon.com/ButterflyLatte

We have more classes coming up! Making Noise is a hands-on interactive masterclass that explores improvisation as a powerful tool in gender-affirming voice training led by the fantastic Renée Yoxon! Join us May 26th There are 15 participant spots & unlimited audit spots! linktr.ee/queervox?utm...

We have more classes coming up! Embodied Liberation Lab: Creative Healing for Queer & Trans Artists is a gentle, trauma-informed creative care lab for queer/trans voice actors and artists navigating stress, burnout, and “living in the world right now" led by Axel Winget! linktr.ee/queervox?utm...

Not to dogpile, I'll make my position on Lex Lang brief - I don't accept your apology; it wasn't genuine - Nothing was taken out of context; you're upset and don't understand authenticity and label it as "washing" - If you hate seeing diverse and queer themes, just say that; don't hide your bigotry

Canadians, tell your MPs to vote NO on bill C22. There's a one-click option to do so in the thread!

The world is becoming harsher for transgender people right now. Darkness stretches before and behind them, and the pain is growing. Their wish remains simple — to love who they love and live true to themselves🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 This is why we must join hands and change the world with compassion.

Last night members of our QueerVox Verified program had the pleasure of being instructed by the wonderful Darren Dunstan! Darren is an award-winning voice & casting director with over 20 years of experience in animation, animated feature-length films, & video games. Thank you for a fantastic class!

"To My Dearest" is out now on itch.io! A kinetic visual novel about lighthouse keeping, existential unease, and (re)deriving one's purpose in a world thrown into flux. ✣ >7k-word narrative ✣ Over 250 voiced lines of dialogue ✣ 12-track OST ✣ 45-60min runtime jettbarker.itch.io/to-my-dearest

And for the love of god and all that is holy, fund investigative journalism if you can afford it. It requires multiple levels of fact checking and a legal team and is much more reliable than red circles on photos being passed around Twitter.

CUTE DATE SUGGESTION FOR THE OVER BURDENED TRANS WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE: cuddle with her while making no expectations of her for 12 hours. better yet? make it 24.

Wow... no. That's... no. Absolutely not. Get your eugenics, self-hating, pick-me, leopard-meets-face-loving ass out of here.

"'It’s hot coffee.' sayeth Lloyd. He bequeathed unto Colette one coffee. 'Hot, isn't it?' say he. 'Yeah, really hot" doth she reply. 'It's actually iced coffee' he added. 'I had Genis make it cold.' 'Oh, yeah, of course it's cold' Colette replies. And, upon so, Lloyd sayeth 'I lied'" 1 Sylva 20:2-3

Hell yeah, we doin this. I stand for judgment and cross-examination.

BLOWING PEOPLE UP IS BAD NO MATTER WHO YOU BLOW UP!!! And civilians - especially CHILDREN - aren't their governments!! War is a disease that strips us of humanity.

Remember to give yourself some grace. The world is hard enough on us as it is. We don't need to add to that by being unkind to ourselves as well.

1. "Here's an extreme idea. We're platforming it, so that people can watch out." 2. "This idea is gaining traction. We're publishing an op-ed in favour, for balance." 3. "This idea is popular now. Why does the left refuse to consider it?"

Just because the fight will never stop- and trust me it won't, even if we get global luxury utopian socialism, it doesn't mean the fight isn't worth it. Just because evil will always exist doesn't mean you shouldn't fight against it, or it will overwhelm us.

Last month Kotaku.com reported that Arc Raiders has started replacing AI voices with human ones after fans expressed disappointment in AI generated voice lines in the game. (1/3)

Something I need to keep reminding new talent is that when you audition for something, don't solely focus on getting cast as one of the roles offered. Put your name into the hat knowing that someone will hear you regardless of result. You may open a door even if you're not chosen for a role.

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! We live every day as vibrant proof that hatred can never suppress the human spirit. 💜🏳️‍⚧️ Cis friends, as oppression against us escalates — especially against trans people of color and disabled trans people — please give direct monetary aid to a trans person if you can!

🏳️‍⚧️ ISO OF TRANS CREATIVES 🏳️‍⚧️ I’m making a #TDOV starter pack for trans folks in art, games, audio, writing & more🏳️‍⚧️ 🗣️If you’re a trans creative, reply with: 👤Name 🏳️‍⚧️Pronouns 📝What you do 📸1-4 pics or link 🔞18+ OK if labeled 🔁 RTs Appreciated! 🔁 #IndieDev #VisualNovel #TTRPG #Artist #Comic #VoiceActor

Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone. We see you, we support you, and we love you!

Today, on this day of Trans Visibility, take today to challenge your current perceptions of trans and gnc people, how they ought look or sound or act like, and more. We are not a fad or a trend. This is who we are. There should be no debate on whether we deserve equal rights. Hire trans people.

The world will continue to nurture trans people regardless of the efforts of those foolish enough to think they can do otherwise. & so each of us is presented w/ a choice: Either you can join your FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS in creating a better future for ALL Or you can be left to rot in your bigotry.

Today is Trans Day of Visibility, but even after it is over trans individuals will continue to exist and be seen in practically every aspect of your life. They will not “return” to being invisible; they shouldn’t be expected to, and removing them would make life worse in ways that affect all of us.

Actors "going method" to the detriment of themselves + others is not a boon, nor is it an intended effect of the Stanislavsky System. Stanislavsky eventually moved away from the original-recipe System/big-M Method, toward what he called the Method of Physical Action[s]—created with Michael Chekhov.

Sharing purely for reference: the account associated with this is @attie.ai, and user restriction functions (e.g. the Block button) work as normal. Do with that what you will!

No seriously, do it You deserve to take up space You deserve to love yourself

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If you don't know, the Catholic Church owns many, many hospitals and clinics throughout our country- the only hospital in my home town is catholic. This is extremely discriminatory, endangering, and in many instances tantamount to refusal of care causing death. Something needs done.