I don't normally get shouty on the Internet, especially about #politics. But I got one of the President's ACA checks in the mail y'all and I'm pissed. 😡 #midterms #vote

I'm honored @digiglean.bsky.social invited me and @thibaudcolas.bsky.social on his podcast. I was honestly worried our #AI conversation would be wildly out of date by the time the episode went live. But it's still relevant, especially for anyone in #OpenSource. Let me know what you think of it!

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Thanks @thibaudcolas.bsky.social and @meagenvoss.bsky.social for coming on the show to discuss the current realities large open source projects like @wagtail.org are facing today. realpython.com/podcasts/rpp...

I disagree with the level of doom certain AI researchers are screaming about right now. They're getting one thing right though: the people in charge are irresponsible.

No, Anderson Cooper, AI is not going to kill all humans by 2030

AI is already causing harms, there are are many real risks, but constant focus on absurd end-of-the-world fantasies has made the situation worse

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My DjangoConUS photos aren't as amazing as Bartek's. But his lightning talk inspired me to share them anyway. Enjoy! wagtail.org/blog/our-dja...

Our DjangoConUS 2026 photo album 📷 | Wagtail CMS

Because I know you're here for the photos 😉

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What AI experts are talking about IRL is a bit different than all the online noise. Makes me glad we designed the Wagtail AI package the way we did. Here are the trends I observed: wagtail.org/blog/what-i-...

What I learned from two days of hanging out with AI experts | Wagtail CMS

Are there good things mixed in with the hype and noise?

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G'luck #PyConUS organizers! May the things that go wrong be no worse than me punching myself in my own face with my umbrella last year. 😁 ☂️ (IYKYK...)

The DjangoCon US CFP closes on my birthday! 🎂 Maybe I'll wear this party crown when I submit my proposal. You should submit one too! It's not cash or flowers, but it's still an acceptable birthday gift in my book. 🎁 Get those presents (ahem, proposals) submitted here: pretalx.com/djangocon-us...

Apparently I have a new neighbor in my crawlspace. Must have sensed that a #Python person lives here. Funny that it showed up while I was watching Python Unplugged too. 😂 Graphic label is for a photo of a live 🐍.

I voted early in the NC primaries. If you also live in NC, please go vote! Due to gerrymandering, the primary might be your only chance to make a real choice! If you don't live in NC, you can go vote for @wagtail.org in the CMS Critic Awards. Anyone can vote! Vote here: cmscritic.com/vote

This looks like a fun time to me!

We're going LIVE in ONE hour! Come hang out with me and the awesome Dawn Wages as we do a live upgrade. Live upgrades means nothing will go wrong, right? 😂 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFnv...

Upgrade Wagtail CMS with Dawn Wages

Join Dawn Wages & Meagen Voss, Wagtail Community Manager, to upgrade Wagtail to the latest and talk about the CMS Critic Award.

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Je veux vraiment que Wagtail remporte un trophée de CMS Critic! Tellement que je publie dans ma deuxième langue. Votez pour Wagtail s’il vous plait! Avec ce formulaire: cmscritic.com/vote

It's time to get out the vote y'all! Wagtail has been nominated for TWO CMS Critic Awards! If you love our software, please show your support by voting for us. Get your ballot here: cmscritic.com/vote (P.S. If you're in NC, don't forget to vote in the primaries either! March 3 is Election Day!)

I'm just a smidge excited about us adding autosave to Wagtail y'all. 🤣

I'm SO happy with how my talk was produced for #PyLsdiesCon 2025! The intro by Ariane Djeaupang was fantastic and the slick animated title was awesome! Have a watch here and learn how Python devs (yes, even backend devs) can help out with #accessibility on the web. youtu.be/KrtUTEZzD6U?...

Meagen Voss - Building more accessible Python-powered websites

Language: English Speaker: Meagen Voss This talk is for Python enthusiasts who want a solid introduction to best practices in web accessibility. While attendees may find it helpful to have some…

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Hurrah for another release! 🚀

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Wagtail 7.2 is out now! We have a totally revamped search backend, readability checks, and more! See all the great things you can do with Wagtail 7.2 in our release blog. wagtail.org/blog/wagtail...

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.

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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-...

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...

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...

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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.

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_...

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

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...

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.

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…

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"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.

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

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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!

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!