一期一会

Open the “apps” section in your settings (it’s usually at the very bottom), go to photos and scroll until you see “Enhanced Visual Search” and then turn that shit off. Then go to “Privacy and Security”, scroll until you see “Analytics & Improvements”, and turn off “Improve Siri & Dictation” as well.

​I am an artist with hundreds upon hundreds of my artworks in my photo album. I also have plenty of photos with not only my own face, but the faces of my friends and my family. I do not appreciate that being used to train AI without my consent, and I’m pretty sure it’s the same for others too.

ほしょう

guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty

これは正真正銘の九谷焼を保証いたします。 これ は しょうしんしょうめい の くたにやき を ほしょう いたします。 I guarantee that this is genuine Kutani ware.

Christopher Wiggins at The Advocate:

A federal appeals court has revived a major challenge to the U.S. military’s HIV enlistment ban, reopening a closely watched case that could determine whether people living with HIV can continue to be categorically barred from serving. In an order issued May 18, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit agreed to rehear Wilkins v. Hegseth, vacating a February ruling by a three-judge panel that upheld the Pentagon’s restrictions on recruits living with HIV. The rare move resets the case and gives advocates another opportunity to dismantle one of the military’s last remaining HIV-specific exclusions. Oral arguments before all active judges on the Richmond-based court are tentatively scheduled for September. The case centers on Isaiah Wilkins, a former Army reservist who was accepted into the U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School before being disenrolled after testing positive for HIV. Wilkins, alongside two additional plaintiffs and Minority Veterans of America, sued the Defense Department over policies that prevent people living with HIV from joining or rejoining military service.

Good news: The 4th Circuit Court revives challenge to The Pentagon’s HIV exclusion policy.

See Also:

BLANCA EVANGELISTA - POSE (2018-2020)

[Cyber Effect] astonishing modern raden (mother of pearl inlay) by Terumasa Ikeda. A nice pun on the classic Ghost in the shell ;)

Raden is a very old decorative craft (see video below), usually used on lacquer bases with floral or traditional motifs. It’s so great to see it used this way!

I was originally planning on holding off sharing this until June, but then decided to hell with that; why wait?

FURTHER RESOURCES:

Intersections: Indigenous and 2SLGBTQQIA+ Identities – this booklet from the Native Women’s Association of Canada is more intended towards 2S folks, but is still a great read for anyone.

Two Spirits, One Voice – This video from Egale is a great, no more comments needed.

A Two-Spirit Journey: The Autobiography of a Lesbian Ojibwa-Cree Elder – This book by Ma-Nee Chacaby can be a difficult and emotional read, but very much worth it.

Becoming Two-spirit: Gay Identity and Social Acceptance in Indian Country – I have yet to read this book by Brian Joseph Gilley myself, but heard positive things about it.

In light of some of the many things happening across the world this year, I thought this Pride Month needed a special illustration.