It’s just in. The black-hearted Trump has now succeeded in becoming President-Elect with anti-LGBTQ+ Pence in tow as Vice President-Elect. As LGBTQ+ creators, we have found ourselves facing true fear with this election. Last night we were so distraught, our group found itself driving late at night to be with each other in search of the comfort and solidarity we have found within each other.
Our future for rights and safety is unclear as queer Americans, but predictable in the wake of events. We have President Obama until January, and we did have diversity gains in the Senate regardless of the retained Republican majority. Checks and balances will keep Trump from becoming a dictator, but his desire for racist, sexist, ableist and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation will become testing to our resilience as institutionally oppressed people.
These are dark days for those we love. Hate crimes are going to increase with the validation of a Trump presidency. For those of you panicking and considering staying in the closet, going back in, hiding your religious beliefs and worried about whether or not your family is in jeopardy of deporation and separation - know that we feel for you and are hoping to remain a strong beacon of hope in this dark time. Please, if you’re suicidal, remember that you have people who care about you and are willing to help you if you need to talk. We need to remain calm and strong, united and alive to keep fighting for our unalienable rights. It will be the hardest thing we can do, but now is the time to remain the strongest we have ever been.
If anyone needs someone to talk to, there are multiple help hotlines out there and my tumblr messenger is always open for your worries and concerns.
Please stay safe.
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So, just to get the information out there for everyone who’s been listening to rumors…
The first trailer for season 5 is almost guaranteed to be dropping on March 23/24/25, one of those three days at WonderCon, whichever day the Voltron panel is on. They ALWAYS drop their trailers at a con, and they attended WonderCon last year, so they’re most likely waiting until then.
Seasons always drop within less than a month after the trailer/con, and they always drop on a Friday for easier binging.
Season 5 is coming out on either April 6 or April 13, one of the first two Fridays of April after the trailer drops on March 23/24/25.
There it is. That’s your season 5 release date.
Regarding the rain and umbrella tweet going around…
It doesn’t mean a character dies; all of the voice actors have been seen in the recording studio recently, and they’re recording way past season 5, meaning they all have many parts to play past season 5. No one is dying.
(if someone is dying though, then it’s the Shiro clone, and we eventually get the real Shiro back)
Also, I don’t think it’s referencing Lance finding a planet with rain or anything. I don’t see the show ever focusing on a plot point like that.
Some people think it’s referencing umbrella day on February 10, but, it’s not. Sorry guys, but nothing is coming in February, that would still be way too soon for any news of season 5 when you compare it to the wait times of previous seasons.
Honestly, I personally don’t think the tweet means much, but feel free to continue theorizing.
The most likely interpretation is that it’s just referencing April showers, confirming the April release date.
You’re sitting at a cafe with your friend when suddenly a woman walks in with a toy poodle in her purse. The manager at the counter informs her “I’m sorry, but we do not allow dogs”. She replies with a heavy sigh and a “She’s a service dog. She can come with me”. Not knowing much about service dog law, and worrying about getting sued for asking further questions, he sits this woman down at a booth. There, she promptly unzips her purse and places the dog on the booth seat next to her. When the woman’s food comes out, the little dog begs and she feeds her bits off her plate. This dog is not public access trained, and proceeds to bark at those who walk by. This dog is a nuisance and causes many in the restaurant to complain. The manager cannot do anything but inform the unhappy customers that this is a service dog, so he can’t ask her to leave. In the end, it’s the customers who end up leaving.
Now I walk in with my highly trained service dog pressed against my leg in a perfect heel position, and I’m quickly bombarded by the manager telling me “No dogs! No dogs! We ALL know what happened last time”. Confused, I tell him “This is my medical alert and medical response service dog. Her right to accompany me is protected under federal law.” With a sigh, he seats me at a table far away from others where my dog promptly tucks under my feet, out of sight. When my food arrives my dog is still tucked tightly under the table because she knows she’s not supposed to eat when she’s on duty. She stays there ignoring those who walk past for the remainder of my meal. When we leave, a woman by the door exclaims “Woah, I didn’t know there was a dog here!”
See the difference?
Scenario number two occurs at a local grocery store when a man decides to bring his certified emotional support animal into the store with him. Upon entering he flashes a fancy ID card and certification papers. This dog is not as unruly as the first, but he still forges ahead of his handler, sniffs the food on display, and may seek attention from those who walk past. You find this dog adorable, and when he and his owner walk past you ask to pet him. The owner says yes and explains how all he had to do was go online, register his dog, and a few weeks later they sent him a vest, ID card, and certification papers.
Now I pull into the same grocery store. I’m in a rush to get an ingredient for a dish I’m making so I hurry into the store with my service dog next to me. I’m quickly stopped by a manager who demands to see my service dog’s certification card. Remember, this is NOT required by law, and most real service dog teams don’t have them. After 15 minutes of trying to educate, pulling up the ADA website on my phone, back and forth bickering, and drawing more of a crowd than I want to describe… I’m finally allowed in. I grab my ingredient, stand in line (where my service dog obediently moves between my legs to make space for those around me), and I get bombarded by people asking to pet my dog. I explain that she’s working, she has a very important job to do, and she’s not allowed to be pet while on duty. People walk away grumbling and complaining about how rude I was when other handlers like the man they met earlier allow their dog to be pet.
Moral of the story? Fake service dogs create real problems. The ones who are impacted the most are the true service dog handlers who rely on their dogs every day to help mitigate their disability. How would you feel if everywhere you went, you couldn’t make it 10 feet in the door because people were asking you questions? Imagine how much time that would take out of your already hectic day. Businesses lose customers because word gets out that there are unruly dogs in their store, customers become misinformed and start thinking some of these behaviors are okay, some people even start to believe the lies that anyone can just register their dog online and make him a service dog. The result? MORE fake service dogs. MORE real problems.
Eliza: Do you know what Angelica said when she read what you done. Angelica: *reading the Reynolds Pamphlet* huh! I’m surprised it wasn’t with Laurens.
Reblog this. If you have a brain that’s working and you care
@z-ayauitl so about your icon–
I still can't get over this scene but to then have all other languages say"I love you" makes my heart skip a beat
“I love you.”