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RT @journo_dale: New column from me at @XtraMagazine: Be wary of Doug Ford’s ‘Captain Canada’ claims #canqueer #cdnpoli .

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RT @KevinHurren: I’ve loved @hausofdecline comics for years, so finally speaking to the legend herself for @XtraMagazine was such a treat.….

Alex Hood, @hausofdecline, on Arthur, art and why all political comics are bad.

RT @kerensacadenas: I loveeeddd Upasna Barath's Comedic Timing from 831 Stories (yes, they might be the A24 of Romance) so I wrote a bit ab….

Sook-Yin Lee's film adaptation of “Paying for It” explores relationships that are romantic, platonic and transactional. It opens in select theatres in Canada tomorrow.

With Trump's administration now in power, LGBTQ2S+ advocates are bracing for a surge in policies that could undermine trans rights and deepen divisions across the country, as states move to impose more restrictive laws.

As the Trump administration begins, LGBTQ2S+ Americans, especially those most vulnerable, like immigrants and asylum seekers, prepare for increased uncertainty, with state policies likely to determine access to rights and protections.

Queer and trans voices must be heard during the leadership process in order to keep our values a priority, writes @journo_dale: .

With the Trump administration in place, advocates and organizers are bracing for new policies to hit the most vulnerable in the LGBTQ2S+ community hardest. With comment and research from @HRC @LambdaLegal @CaribEquality @TrevorProject @WilliamsPolicy.

RT @FaeJohnstone: “There’s a real worry that we’ll see a retraction of the federal role in advancing equality and rights for queer and tran….

RT @deanspade: New interview in @xtramagazine about Love in a F*cked Up World, which comes out today. Thanks to Misha Pensato for this conv….

Anti-trans legislation, rising hate crimes and hateful political rhetoric are some of the most pressing issues impacting queer and trans Canadians:

“We should treat the people around us like we’ll know them for the rest of our lives,” @deanspade on falling in love with social movements and the people in them. Dean Spade's "Love in a F*cked-Up World" is out today.

How do we hold on to Black queer joy in moments when lawmakers and politicians seem hell-bent on our despair and disappearance? .

Meta released new guidelines this week for Facebook, Instagram and Threads, outlining what users can and cannot say on the platforms. And the new policies include a huge shift in how LGBTQ2S+ users can be treated.

The Liberal Party leadership race will present its own opportunities for change and shifting timelines.