@jeffreycanton.bsky.social
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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...
The Ugly Stereotype Beneath the Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQIA+ Books
The nine picture books cited in Mahmoud v. Taylor are not pornography. Nor are they obscene. What is obscene is a Supreme Court decision that denies the basic humanity and equality of LGBTQIA+ people.
www.slj.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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...
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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/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta bans school library books it deems sexually explicit | CBC News
Alberta's education minister says sexually explicit content must be gone from school library shelves as of Oct. 1, but says the announcement is not about book banning.
www.cbc.ca
July 11, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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“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.”
Association of Canadian Publishers Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Decision Limiting Access to Inclusive Children’s Books - Association of Canadian Publishers
publishers.ca
July 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
“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.”
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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...
Samuel Alito’s “Pride Puppy” Ruling Is a Disgrace to the Supreme Court
The justices who signed on to this decision should be ashamed of themselves, and some of them should know better.
slate.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
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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.
June 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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.
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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 is jaunty little Mr. Pants, who makes a cameo on the Pride Puppy parade float!
June 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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
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
June 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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
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
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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
June 22, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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 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...
Tickets at www.zeffy.com/ticketing/qu...
June 21, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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...
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
Sat June 21
Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm
June 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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
Sat June 21
Doors 7:00pm | Show 7:30pm
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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
June 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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...
No Golden Dome for Canada
The Golden Dome purports to defend North America against incoming missiles by placing interceptors in space, but the technical challenges are enormous, the costs astronomical, and the strategic risks ...
you.leadnow.ca
June 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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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!
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!
June 2, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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!
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!
May 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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!
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"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."
open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...
open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...
660 Protests Happening this Week: May 31-June 6
A complete list of protests and actions you can take to dissent this week.
open.substack.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
"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."
open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...
open.substack.com/pub/thepeopl...
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 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...
Telling My Queer Story
Interested in releasing your inner queer storyteller? Learn how to craft and shape the stories that define your life as 2SLGBTQIA+
www.eventbrite.ca
May 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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 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...
Don’t let the Canada Pension Plan abandon its net-zero commitment
The Canada Pension Plan safeguards the futures of 22 million hardworking Canadians – from teachers and nurses to tradespeople and tech workers – and retirees who’ve paid in over a lifetime. With over ...
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May 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/do...