Bad Bunny for bodily autonomy 👑 When the US Supreme Court overturned the right to abortion, #BadBunny retweeted Rep. Shontel Brown: "Let me get this straight: The Supreme Court says states cannot decide how to regulate guns—yet only the states can decide how to regulate a woman’s body." #SBLX

"For years, a cottage industry of political observers has contorted itself to obscure and occlude the obvious. That regardless of what others see in him, Trump’s entire political career...cannot be understood outside the context of his bitter, deep-seated racism." (gift link)

Opinion | This Is Just Who Trump Is

nytimes.com

Nothing screams “pro-life” and “we value women’s lives” more than allowing pharmacists to refuse to stock the medications that literally save our lives (I’ve taken both, for an ectopic pregnancy and a missed miscarriage). Thanks for being so “pro-life” you’d prefer us dead!

Mother Jones@motherjones.com · 8mo ago

Misoprostol and methotrexate do more than end pregnancies—but anti-abortion pharmacists can now refuse to offer them and still get federal funds.

What an icon! One of my most prized possessions is a letter to the editor that said my parents should be ashamed of me (for writing an editorial shaming Ralph Klein for being against gay marriage). That has nothing on this! I aspire to be this badass 😎. Thank you for your service, Julie K. Brown!! 🫡

Julie K. Brown@jkbjournalist.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Troublemaker is my middle name.

Five members of the Women Veterans Council, tasked with addressing negative experiences of women in the armed forces (a monumental task), have had to resign due to the negative experiences they say they themselves were experiencing trying to address the issues. Sigh. At least there’s consistency.

Nearly half of members of Women Veterans Council quit

Five of the 12 members resigned after a meeting with the Veterans Affairs Minister, saying there was limited engagement on addressing the needs of female soldiers

theglobeandmail.com

A good excuse to rewatch Heated Rivalry 🏒

Ink Radio@inkradio.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is stay soft in a world that keeps asking you to harden up. Pay attention to what steadies you — a quiet moment, a voice, a song — and keep those things close. They ain’t escapes; they’re anchors.

I feel this deeply.

Becca Rea-Tucker@beccareatucker.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I guess this comes from being a woman unapologetically talking about abortion on the internet and elsewhere for the past decade, but GOD I hate cowardice.

Federal agents are flat out killing people in the street. As a Canadian watching the US crumble, threaten us and other nations, and go completely off the rails, I really don’t understand. How much worse does it have to get before what’s left of American democratic institutions stop this madness?

So not only do frequently-prescribed beta blockers actually cause HARM in women (and not men), but women are less frequently prescribed treatments that can be life saving, as well. What does the data say for women who aren’t cis or white? Do we know? Cis, white women aren’t the default either.

Glen Pyle | Womens Heart Health ❤️‍🩹🖇️@glenpyle.bsky.social · last yr.

To add insult to injury... Seriously? Why is this still happening in 2025? The 4th year undergraduates in my cardiology class are aware of this problem. How is it that women are still being under-treated?

This is why I came out as bisexual. As a woman married to a man, I could have been forever perceived as straight. But it wasn’t authentic. And visibility MATTERS. Despite pretty intense biphobia, I don’t regret a thing. I feel empowered, have gained friends & community, and am proud of who I am 🏳️‍🌈

Gjert Moldestad@gjertm.bsky.social · last yr.

For noen kan et lite regnbueflagg bety at vi føler oss tryggere. Man ser flagget og tenker; « her kan jeg passe inn» En enkel måte å vite at jeg også blir satt pris på. Veldig fin video Oslo Pride🌈

Gaëtan Dugas, a French Canadian who was bravely openly gay at a time it was criminal to be so, and who cooperated with health authorities in the early days of the AIDS epidemic, was falsely and unjustly villainized as “Patient Zero”. Today is the anniversary of his death - a perfect day to watch.

🏳️‍🌈@oldtimeygay🇨🇦@oldtimeygay.bsky.social · last yr.

This superb, insightful documentary tells Gaetan's story. It's a must see if you wish to know more about the "Patient Zero" story that so unjustly vilified him. I was young gay man living in Vancouver's West End, so moved to remember so many friends we had in common. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Gg...

This superb, insightful documentary tells Gaetan's story. It's a must see if you wish to know more about the "Patient Zero" story that so unjustly vilified him. I was young gay man living in Vancouver's West End, so moved to remember so many friends we had in common. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Gg...

Killing Patient Zero | Full Film | TVO Documentary

YouTube video by TVO Docs

youtube.com

I feel old because I don’t know why Hilary Duff has a twin, but otherwise, YES!!! A win for one is a win for us all 💗🏳️‍⚧️💪

Center for Reproductive Rights@reprorights.org · last yr.

✨𝒮𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝓂𝑒, 𝒫𝒶𝑜𝓁𝑜✨

Yes, elbows up and all that. But let's continue to work against racism and violence against all Canadians. Because it doesn't matter how high your elbows are when someone's trying to light your hijab on fire. (📷 via National Council of Canadian Muslims - IG)

“Tech platforms including Meta, Amazon, Google and TikTok are “systematically suppressing sexual and reproductive health information for women and people of diverse genders.”” Yikes. All the reproductive health gains we’ve made might be rolled back by bad advice from uninformed influencers. 😬

Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada@abortionrightscan.bsky.social · last yr.

Canadian gynecologists are warning that social media videos, often misleading and created by individuals with large followings and no medical credentials, are reshaping conversations among their younger patients. The SOGC has called mis- and disinformation on women’s health a “growing threat.”

Amazing. These are the values we need to protect in Canada. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦🍁 These are types of leaders we need. Well done, Premier Kinew.👏

Spudislander45 🇨🇦❤️🌎💪🫡@spudislander45.bsky.social · last yr.

These are #Canadian values. #2SLGBTQIA+ solidarity and support We stand together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇨🇦❤️

“The reality became clear: Ice detention isn’t just a bureaucratic nightmare. It’s a business… Companies…receive government funding based on the number of people they detain, which is why they lobby for stricter immigration policies… The more detainees, the more money they make.”

Theresa Lubowitz@theresalubowitz.bsky.social · last yr.

A must-read: "We are defined by the love we extend, the courage we summon and the truths we are willing to tell." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

So let me get this straight: 1) They are doubling down on this fentanyl fallacy; 2) One of Trump’s top aids recently said Canada is covering up fentanyl labs; 3) If they call fentanyl a WMD, they can justify invading Canada. Anyone else having flashbacks to the invasion of Iraq? Terrifying.

Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · last yr.

SCOOP—Trump plans to issue an executive order designating fentanyl as a "Weapon of Mass Destruction," per copy of EO reviewed by me. Source at State speculates purpose is to designate cartels as terrorist orgs/justify military ops in Mexico/Canada. Context/full text of draft only on The Handbasket:

While grieving my second ectopic pregnancy, I learned that Ohio legislators wanted women and their doctors to be considered murderers for not relocating ectopic pregnancies to the uterus, despite the fact that relocating an ectopic pregnancy is impossible. A great way to support grieving women!

Jaxx@liberaljaxx.bsky.social · last yr.

Let’s keep it this way, Canada. This is what “Elbows Up” is all about. This is what we are defending. This is who we are. 🇨🇦🍁🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #elbowsup #canpoli

Cult MTL@cultmtl.com · last yr.

Canada, Denmark and Sweden have been named among the most progressive and inclusive countries in the world.

Canadians — listen to these voices. There’s a whole slew of them, and they are our experts in making Canada what we want it to be — a diverse, equitable and inclusive nation. That’s my Canada. A nation that defends not just our sovereignty, but our country’s values as well. #elbowsup #canpoli

Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah@dowusuakyeeah.bsky.social · last yr.

"Gender equality demands dedicated leadership, accountability, and sustained attention—none of which can be adequately achieved when it is treated as an afterthought within a larger, unrelated ministry." Read more: www.criaw-icref.ca/statements/j...

I’m concerned by all the posts I’m seeing that argue we need to choose between fighting for Canadian sovereignty and fighting for equity-deserving groups. These are Canadian values — this is literally what we are defending. It’s not one or the other. We need to do both. #elbowsup #canpoli

“We’re in a major fight at the moment about equity, about diversity, about LGBTQ+ rights — generally, about even the concept of gender…We’re up against a number of countries that are simply not willing to accept these concepts as being valid and important.” #Elbowsup, Canada. #canpoli

U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says

Canada is mobilizing to advance gender equity and feminism in global forums as the Trump administration attempts to roll back diversity programming at the United Nations.

ctvnews.ca

I found out about this podcast by desperately searching for an “Elbows Up”-related podcast. Not only does one exist, but it’s great! If, like me, you are looking for guidance on what more you can do in these uncertain times, I highly recommend. A great listen. Can’t wait for new episodes. 🇨🇦🍁

Jordan Heath-Rawlings@jordanhr.bsky.social · 2y ago

The first episode of Elbows Up is out this morning. It's about how Canada can build a strong civil defence corps, the way other countries living next to (gulp) a potentially hostile power have done. Does it mean you need to use a gun? No. But you need to do your part. Have a listen! lnk.to/AhF2DG

Agreed. I’m also not sure why his repeated threats of force (whether military or economic) aren’t being acknowledged more as an explicit violation of Article 1 of NATO, which states that members must “refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force in any manner”.

Kathleen O'Grady 🇨🇦@kathleenogradyca.bsky.social · 2y ago

I’m fed up with media using the term ‘annex’ — which is a very benign way to say ‘seize by force,’ and in the case of Canada, Panama and Greenland, against the will of sovereign citizens. Let’s call it what it is: an act of war.

Canadian gender-diverse people and women — particularly Indigenous and racialized women — are paid less than cis men, disproportionately experience gender-based violence, & are at risk of being further marginalized by growing anti-DEI trends. How Canada prioritizes these issues MATTERS. We matter.

Anyone else get an ominous feeling from Trudeau’s “one last thing” speech today? I know it’s meant to be touching and inspiring, but it reminds me of a Canadian version of the speech James Marsden (as POTUS) gives to Americans in the new series Paradise, when he knows the world is about to end 😳

United we stand, divided we fall, Canada. 🇨🇦🍁💪 #elbowsup

Thank you to the doctors and surgeons who saved my life when I: - Was diagnosed and treated for my first ectopic pregnancy (2012); - Was prescribed misoprostol and had a D&C for an incomplete miscarriage (2015); - Had emergency surgery to remove my fallopian tube (2015). Abortions save lives.

MSI Reproductive Choices@msichoices.org · 2y ago

Today is #AbortionProviderApreciationDay ✨ With anti-choice attacks on the rise, we're so grateful for our brave team members around the world who face down stigma to ensure everyone has a choice. Join us in raising your voice and showing your appreciation for abortion providers. Comment below 💙