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Proud mom. Founder of TransParent Okanagan http://transparentokanagan.ca she/her #kelowna #protecttranskids
Instead of being on the defensive and trying to change the minds of anti-trans protesters with arguments and facts, Liberty fans decided to reclaim the space by supporting one another and protecting one another’s peace, writes @thefrankiedlc.news. xtramagazine.com/power/politi...
Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back | Xtra Magazine
From organizing a “Trans Joy Rally” to handing out supportive signs at games, fans aren't letting anti-trans discourse define the league
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"Though most of us never got to meet her, in her music and her presence, Dolly Parton made us all feel like part of her chosen family. And that’s a gift that will last forever," writes @melwoods.me on the death of Dolly Parton xtramagazine.com/culture/doll...
Dolly Parton was all of our chosen family | Xtra Magazine
The superstar, who passed away at age 80, was always there for her queer fans. We collectively mourn her loss
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Dolly Parton with Keith Haring in 1985, incredible woman and supporter of LGBTQ people for decades going back to a time when few others dared.
Censorship was an issue 25 years ago. It's an issue now. LGBTQ2S+ people demand the freedom to read. xtramagazine.com/culture/book...
The legacy of Little Sister’s censorship battle over queer books | Xtra Magazine
Twenty-five years after the Vancouver bookstore’s win against Canada Customs, the struggle for the freedom to read isn’t over
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If you're a small Canadian business and sell things impacted by the American tariffs, record a 10-sec video showing what you sell, and upload to mainstreet.todmaffin.com, and I'll likely share it to my 1.7M followers P.S. Looking for a business to support? There's a directory too! #BuyCanadian
You know you made a hell of an impact when the Prime Minister mentions your passing.
At a time of immense loss and sorrow in the 2SLGBTQI+ community, this thoughtful message from our Prime Minister is deeply appreciated. ❤️🙏🌈
I reached out to barbara recently for help with a project. She spent a couple of hours over zoom w me. This wasn’t the first time she helped me - It’s just who she was. I’ll treasure every single x and o and word of encouragement from her. The world has lost a legend and my heart aches.
Dr. Kristopher Wells@drkristopherwells.bsky.social · 4d agoIn memoriam. Honouring the life and legacy of barbara findlay. A truly extraordinary Canadian and advocate for human rights, gender equality and 2SLGBTQI+ communities. 🏳️🌈🇨🇦🏳️⚧️
Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later.
New study finds Canadian trans youth rarely detransition | Xtra Magazine
A group of Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later
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to be perfectly clear, every time you buy one of these shitty donuts, more money goes into the 'oh goody me, how magical to delight in doing active and ongoing harm to trans people' bucket. we don't enrich TERFs, pals. nostalgia is not a virtue - we very much know better here, now, today.
Critics slam Tim Hortons Harry Potter promotion as anti-2SLGBTQ+ | CBC News
Tim Hortons has announced a new Harry Potter promotion, but the reaction online has been anything but magical.
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The Organization for the Prevention of Violence is collecting feedback about government policies and laws related to hate motivated events (hate propaganda, hate crimes, and hate incidents) in Alberta. 1/2
If you’re picking fights with Canadians, you don’t have a friend in the world.
This fall, we’re opening Canada’s first community-led Trans Housing Initiative, and we need a special person to help make the building feel like home. For the full posting & how to apply, visit: skippingstone.ca/hiring.
🌈A world where everyone can be their authentic self is a better world for all. Today, we honour and support non-binary people and the diversity they bring to our communities. 💛🤍💜🖤 #mlajennb #NonBinary #Pride #GenderEquity #visibilitymatters
Anti-SOGI and antivax school board trustee running for Kelowna city council seat. Def will NOT get our vote! www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article...
Anti-vaxxer and SOGI critic runs for Kelowna city council
A three-term Kelowna school trustee who said during the pandemic that the COVID-19 vaccines were “not working” is running for city council.
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Last Saturday was a great time to spend the morning at the Kelowna Farmers’ & Crafters’ Market alongside fellow MLAs, meeting local growers, makers, and small business owners who help keep our communities thriving. #mlajennb #KelownaFarmersMarket #SupportLocalBC #LocalFood
A new study of 445 adolescents treated at pediatric gender clinics in Canada found that after a mean 2.4 years, 94.6% still identified as trns. Of the 353 who started hormonal treatments, 1.1% discontinued them. www.jahonline.org/article/S105...
Stability of Transgender Identity in Adolescents Seen in Multidisciplinary Specialized Gender Centers: A Multicenter Study in Canada
To determine the proportions of adolescents continuing with their gender identity after referral to specialized gender clinics, the proportion continuing with gender-affirming hormones, and the propor...
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Proud to be one of the parties — with @juritrans.bsky.social, the legal clinic I founded — fighting back against Saskatchewan’s anti-trans “parental rights” legislation and its attempts to destroy Canada’s Charter of Rights as we know it. scc-csc.ca/pdf/case-doc...
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As a reminder, age restrictions on social media disproportionately negatively affect queer and trans youth. We need, at a bare minimum, viable alternatives and safe spaces. Otherwise, the Carney government's social media plan is a disaster in the making for them. www.cbc.ca/radio/justas...
‘I would not have made it out’: Why online spaces matter for 2SLGBTQ+ youth | CBC Radio
As countries like Australia and Denmark move to ban social media for children under 16 and 15, respectively, and legislators in Quebec and Nova Scotia consider similar proposals, some 2SLGBTQ+ youth s...
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As predicted, women are the next full target. This is the pattern: extreme new policies restricting women’s rights (see: Roe v Wade) and public participation, then the subsequent outrage machine that actually normalizes this, until women have no more rights at all. www.cnn.com/2026/06/10/u...
Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors | CNN
Thousands of Southern Baptists overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to advance a formal ban on women pastors in the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, sending a clear message that men alone should pr...
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Wayne B@waynebro.bsky.social · 5mo agoChristian Nationalism in action. It started with oppression of trans youth, then trans adults, and now they are broadening their attacks to all LGBTQIA+ people. The goal is erasure from society. The ultimate target is women, repeal of voting rights, and strict gender roles.
Christian Nationalism in action. It started with oppression of trans youth, then trans adults, and now they are broadening their attacks to all LGBTQIA+ people. The goal is erasure from society. The ultimate target is women, repeal of voting rights, and strict gender roles.
Alejandra Caraballo@esqueer.net · 5mo agoThe Supreme Court just struck down Colorado's conversion therapy ban. They have now legalized the systematic torture of LGBTQ youth and invalidated the laws that protect them from this abuse. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
Pride is more than a month. Pride is a continuous act of courage, love, and allyship 🌈 It’s about honouring those who came before, standing beside those who are here, and creating space for those still finding their voice 🏳️🌈 #mlajennb #genderequity #pridemonth #prideseason #prideallyear
Apparently American girls are swooning that Hudson Williams said “partner” about his long-time girlfriend last night. But I don’t think I know many Canadians under 40 who do NOT say “partner.” Gay marriage has been legal here for •over a generation• now — 21 years. Relationships are not gendered.
Happy Pride, Kelowna!! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (reposting as I forgot alt text!)
Adult who stands outside elementary schools with weird signs about children and gender claims the new leader of the BC Conservatives privately affirmed her position on a question of public policy to him during an in-person meeting:
