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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 2d

Woot! Thank you!

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 2d

@scopicengineer.com I'm putting together a talk for the PyLadies conference on building more accessible websites. Would you mind if I use this graphic in my video presentation? With full attribution and credit of course.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 3d

I'm not impressed by leaders who do fancy financial magic to get the military paid but refuse to do the same for millions of poor Americans and children who have no other options.

If you're equally unimpressed, join me in donating money to your local food bank today. This is mine: foodbankcenc.org

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina

As the federal government steps away from longtime safety nets, it's never been more important to get involved.

foodbankcenc.org

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 6d

I'm proud to be a member of the PSF today. Thank you @python.org for standing up for our values.

pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...

The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program

pyfound.blogspot.com

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.org · 8d

This week on Planetside…

SFWA’s Writing Dates volunteers share how the program helped shape their careers, friendships, and creative habits. Read all about it in this interview with @kristinosani.bsky.social, @cjlavigne.com, and @meagenvoss.bsky.social: www.sfwa.org/2025/10/23/s...

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.org · 6d

Don’t miss on Planetside…

Wondering what SFWA’s most casual event is? Writing Dates might be your new favorite habit.

Check out “SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Writing Dates Program,” an interview with the volunteers who run it: @kristinosani.bsky.social @cjlavigne.com @meagenvoss.bsky.social

SFWA Presents: Get to Know…Our Writing Dates Program - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association

SFWA’s Writing Dates Program offers weekly online co-writing sessions that foster connection, support, and productivity. In this interview, volunteers share how it began, how it works, and why writers...

www.sfwa.org

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 20d

This is the face of a happy (and tired) conference organizer celebrating a well-run event. 😂

We had an incredible #WagtailSpace! With over 450 people attending live from over 20 countries around the world, I am SO PROUD that we brought together so many amazing people for our 3-day journey.

A very tired woman with pale skin and brown hair lying on a silver couch. She's wearing a green shirt that says Wagtail on it.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 24d

Our #AI talks are on Day 2 at #WagtailSpace, and I think all our speakers have had a very practical and measured approach to it. If you want REAL advice (not hype!) on using #AI in your projects, come hang out with us!

Get your free ticket here: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_...

A pink rocketship with the words Wagtail Space 2025 behind. Below the rocketship the text says 8-10 October: A free virtual event for people who are improving the world through code and content.

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · 25d

Just had a WICKED awesome start to Wagtail Space 2025! Loved the energy in the Zoom room y'all. Join us and you can feel the good vibes too: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_...

#WagtailSpace

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Oct 1

In ONE week, Wagtail Space 2025 is going live! Handing a microphone to folks doing awesome things in open source is a real honor.

If you're the sort who believes in using tech to help others and to create content people can rely on, join us! Get your FREE ticket here: wagtail.org/wagtail-spac...

A smiling fat woman with brown hair and red glasses holding her hand out beneath a double rainbow that's arcing through a blue sky.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Sep 25

If that's a vibe you're into, join us! Tickets are free and you can get yours right here: events.zoom.us/ev/AtWesoZI_...

Wagtail Space 2025

events.zoom.us

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Sep 25

It's a bird! It's a spaceship! NO, it's a bird IN a spaceship! 😆

Y'all, I'm legit proud of the programming we put together for Wagtail Space 2025. In a world full of scary headlines and enshittifying tech, I feel truly happy to be lifting up stories of people using our software to help others.

A woman with brown hair and pale, freckled skin looking up and smiling at a tiny spaceship with a bird in it flying over her head.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Sep 25

One of the most common questions I get has nothing to do with Wagtail. The most common question I get is, "How do you do that space thing in Zoom?"

In honor of Wagtail Space, I made a video showing you how to do that. I hope it brings you as much joy as it has brought me.

youtu.be/ErI63cRTnXU

How to Make a Space Portal in Zoom for Wagtail Space 2025

To get you ready for Wagtail Space 2025, Meagen is going to show you how you can use a green screen effect in Zoom to create your very own space portal. You can use this effect to liven up your Zoom…

youtu.be

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Wagtail. It's wonderful! It's beautiful! It has dark mode!" A great enthusiastic endorsement of @wagtail.org at #DjangoConUS. Thanks for the kind words Chaim Kirby! Glad Wagtail has helped make your family's adventure blog extra special.

Chaim Kirby speaking on the stage at DjangoConUS

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Aug 7

I gave some #AI tools this time around when I was working on a Wagtail CMS project. TLDR: They were a net positive, but they didn't always get things right for Wagtail. I wrote up a couple things you should watch out for if you're #vibecoding with these tools.

wagtail.org/blog/what-ai...

What AI tools get right and wrong with Wagtail | Wagtail CMS

A general look at how useful AI tools are for building Wagtail projects

wagtail.org

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jul 23

Wagtail Office hours will be starting up in about an hour. I will be doing some more website and database work today. DM me if you'd like to come hang out with us!

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jul 16

Wagtail Office Hours are happening TODAY from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern US time.
I'll be working on website stuff if you'd like to come hang out. Please DM me if you'd like the link to our not-so-secret Gist!

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jul 9

Wagtail Office hours will be starting up in about an hour. I will be troubleshooting styles for our Wagtail Space landing page today. DM me if you'd like to come hang out with us!

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jul 2

Wagtail Office Hours are happening TODAY from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern US time.
I'll be working on the landing page for Wagtail Space if you'd like to come hang out. Please DM me if you'd like the link to our not-so-secret Gist!

Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 25

Wagtail Office Hours are happening TODAY from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern US time.
Come say hello and share your Wagtail things with us! DM me if you
would like the link.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 18

There will be NO Wagtail Office Hours this week because I'm on vacation. We'll be back next week!

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 14

Some light reading for the plane since I couldn't be with my friends and neighbors at #nokings today.

Always worth a re-read. 🇺🇸

A small thin book that says The Constitution of the United States on the front with a sticker that says "Contains No Kings"

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 14

Had to miss my local #nokings rally today. So I did my own thing 34,000 ft in the air.

A tiny protest sign in front of an airplane window that reads Real Leaders fund healthcare not ego trips.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 11

Wagtail Office Hours are happening TODAY from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern US time.
Come say hello and work on a bit of open source stuff with us. DM me if you would like the link.

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Meagen Voss @meagenvoss.bsky.social · Jun 4

Wagtail Office Hours are happening TODAY from 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Eastern US time.
Come hang out with us! DM me if you want the meeting link.

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