If you don't understand how this will be used to target LGBTQ+ books, read this piece by @penamerica.bsky.social 's @tasslyn.bsky.social and Jon Friedman: many book banners consider ALL queer content sexually explicit. www.slj.com/story/The-Ug...
This is absolutely book banning, despite the minister's denials, and I have no doubt that LGBTQ+ books will be targeted. But also- many Alberta teachers and librarians are deeply committed to queer inclusion and to readers' rights and will continue to fight book bans.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
“Pride Puppy! and books like it aren’t controversial—they offer children a chance to see themselves and others with empathy and understanding. Inclusive literature doesn’t push a particular belief; it simply acknowledges that all families and identities deserve to be part of the story.”
Alito's opinion in Mahmoud v. Taylor is poisonous homophobia that gives parents a de facto right to ban books in public school classrooms. It's violently stigmatizing toward LGBTQ families and filled with lies and bigotry. Every justice who joined it should be ashamed. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Two women in colorful dresses and jean jackets are holding a copy of Pride Puppy while sitting on chairs under a white canopy tent. 7 kids, a parent, and ASL interpreter are seated in front of them, with the children's backs to the camera.
Robin Stevenson and Julie McLaughlin are sitting behind a table outdoors. A row of pride flags, hang overhead, and the table in front of them is covered with copies of Pride Puppy as well as a few other books, coloring pages and stickers.
Yesterday- the day after the ruling on Mahmoud v Taylor- @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social and I read Pride Puppy to kids and families at a Queer and Trans Farmers Market. It was a good reminder of why we wrote the book. So much queer joy. Happy Pride, friends.
PRIDE PUPPY illustrator @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social included her own (ADORABLE) pup in the book. When I read and talk about this book with kids, this is always one of their favorite pieces of behind the scenes trivia.
This Thursday at The Rainbow Cafe at 2pm
Come here me tell stories for That Was Then…stories worth telling hosted by Brian Cope and presented by Senior Pride Network Toronto Rekai Centre at WellesPlace and @the519to.bsky.social
Mahmoud Khalil kisses the head of his infant son as his wife smiles in the background. A headline reads: "Mahmoud Khalil, in First Interview Since Release, Says Trump 'Absolutely Failed'" Photo by Todd Heisler/The New York Times
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate and pro-Palestinian activist, was released on bail after more than 100 days of detention on Friday. He said if President Trump’s goal had been to suppress pro-Palestinian speech, he had “absolutely failed.” nyti.ms/3ZJ6ZCb
Tomorrow night at St James Cathedral, I’m telling a story about becoming a storyteller and paying homage to John Strachan, first Bishop of Toronto, leader of the Family Compact, nemesis of William Lyon Mackenzie and, perhaps,one of the reasons I became a storyteller! Join Replay Storytelling The Noise Witch Odracir Rodriguez Tickets at https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/queer-faith
Tomorrow at St James Cathedral, I’m telling a story about becoming a storyteller & paying homage to John Strachan,1st Bishop of Toronto,nemesis of William Lyon Mackenzie & perhaps 1 of the reasons I became a storyteller!
Tickets at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/qu...
Replay Storytelling,Queers in Yr Ears & St.Jame Cathedral bring you an evening of stories devoted to Queer Faith. Explore sacred,spiritual & personal stories that holds space for questions, quandaries, & quiet acts of devotion that shape queer spiritual life.
Sat June 21
Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm
Linda Ludke, a librarian from London is matching her favorite books with her clothes. It's her thing! She paired our wordless book ONCE A BIRD with this beautiful bird pattern dress and... the duo made it to the Museum London's exhibition Fashion: Grit, Glamour and Guts! @stormliterary.bsky.social
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/no...
Next up for Queers in Yr Ears
Sat June 7th 11am-4pm we imagine what queer lives might have been like at The Village at Black Creek as 1st Saturdays program celebrates Pride! TJ Banate, Jeffrey Canton & Rico Rodriguez offer stories that explore the possibilities of queer experiences in Upper Canada!
Pride’s in the air & Queers in Your Ears is delighted taking to the stage at Jumblies Theatre this Sat May 31st to celebrate Pride! Come hear Queers in Your Ears with Rico Rodriguez Jeffrey Canton Cole Dille and Cole White - we promise to queer your hearing and get you ready for Pride!
"Protests are happening in towns of all sizes ON A REGULAR BASIS. Even Republican strongholds are hosting regular protests! Outside of the national events, March and April had about 200-300 protests a week. In May, the weekly average is between 525-650."
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Can you share?
This Thurs May 29th & Fri May 30th, join me for a 2-part online workshop on Telling My Queer Story looking at some of the different ways that we can think about how we can approach telling stories specifically as 2SLGBTQIA+
You can register at
www.eventbrite.ca/e/telling-my...
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/do...
‘I moved to London eight years ago to study neuroscience at University College London. Since then, rents have nearly doubled but the square footage of my digs has stayed the same..’
Rose Dodd on the impossible compromises of renting in the capital: www.lrb.co.uk/blog/2025/ma...
This is a crucial moment to speak up and make it clear that Prime Minister Carney must put the public good ahead of corporate profit. I just sent him and my MP a letter using 350 Canada's quick tool. Add your voice now!
win.newmode.net/350org/carney
Ottawa Morning with Rebecca Zandbergen: How queer stories are taking centre stage at Arts Court -use the code “QUART” & get yr ticket for $5.00 at 🔗✨ www.eventbrite.ca/e/transforma...
Beautiful day for a walk 🦊😜
Here is Habba’s tweet announcing the charges
