Tobin Ng
@tobinng.bsky.social
"the human form of Snopes" | coordinator @jhrnews.bsky.social, contributing editor @xtramagazine.com | they/them | tobinng.wordpress.com
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This month, after almost a year of development, we launched a whole new publication! @scripthealth.bsky.social is a brand new platform dedicated to covering LGBTQ2S+ health in a period where our rights and healthcare access are under extreme threat. www.script.health
November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
This month, after almost a year of development, we launched a whole new publication! @scripthealth.bsky.social is a brand new platform dedicated to covering LGBTQ2S+ health in a period where our rights and healthcare access are under extreme threat. www.script.health
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Honouring the trans women and fems slain by violence used to feel like invoking a lineage of fierce and fabulous ghosts. Right now, it feels hollow, writes @razorfemme.bsky.social
I’m sick of writing about dead trans people | Xtra Magazine
For 15 years, I hoped my words would change something. Now I’m grieving the world that could’ve been
xtramagazine.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Honouring the trans women and fems slain by violence used to feel like invoking a lineage of fierce and fabulous ghosts. Right now, it feels hollow, writes @razorfemme.bsky.social
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Federal food aid is being restored after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. But the SNAP disruption is just the tip of the iceberg in a food security crisis for LGBTQ2S+ Americans, writes @diaryofafirebird.bsky.social.
Queer activists are fighting for food justice—with or without the government’s help | Xtra Magazine
The SNAP disruption is just one part of a food security crisis for LGBTQ2S+ Americans
xtramagazine.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Federal food aid is being restored after the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. But the SNAP disruption is just the tip of the iceberg in a food security crisis for LGBTQ2S+ Americans, writes @diaryofafirebird.bsky.social.
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We're looking for early-career BIPOC journalists *based in Canada* to work on an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work in the coming months. Learn how to apply here: xtramagazine.com/ken-popert-m... #CdnMediaJobs
Ken Popert Media Fellowship | Xtra Magazine
The Ken Popert Media Fellowship program was developed to fund innovative journalism projects that bring new voices to Xtra and provide an opportunity for journalists to learn about LGBTQ2S+ media and…
xtramagazine.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
We're looking for early-career BIPOC journalists *based in Canada* to work on an editorial package about LGBTQ2S+ people and work in the coming months. Learn how to apply here: xtramagazine.com/ken-popert-m... #CdnMediaJobs
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An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists
New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...
cpj.org
August 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.
#NotATarget
Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
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The spoken word poet Andrea Gibson died on Monday. @lindsayleewallace.bsky.social reflects on their legacy:
"Their work touched thousands of people, so many of us feeling different shades of the same things, and left every single one of us better for it."
xtramagazine.com/culture/andr...
"Their work touched thousands of people, so many of us feeling different shades of the same things, and left every single one of us better for it."
xtramagazine.com/culture/andr...
Andrea Gibson helped me see life in the good light | Xtra Magazine
Gibson’s poetry about queerness and mortality taught thousands of people how to reject apathy and embrace life
xtramagazine.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The spoken word poet Andrea Gibson died on Monday. @lindsayleewallace.bsky.social reflects on their legacy:
"Their work touched thousands of people, so many of us feeling different shades of the same things, and left every single one of us better for it."
xtramagazine.com/culture/andr...
"Their work touched thousands of people, so many of us feeling different shades of the same things, and left every single one of us better for it."
xtramagazine.com/culture/andr...
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Wesley Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in journalism say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault. www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
Journalists Attest to Experiences of Sexual Misconduct with Wesley Lowery
Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in the industry say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault.
www.cjr.org
May 21, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Wesley Lowery rose to prominence as a reporter and media thinker. Women in journalism say he engaged in sexual harassment and assault. www.cjr.org/feature-2/we...
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Six months ago Nour and I were like, “What if I wrote a totally earnest restaurant review of Jack Astors and East Side Mario’s as a way to explore the death of the family style chain and corporate restaurant culture haha.”
Well…I’ve done it and you can read it here:
maisonneuve.org/article/2025...
Well…I’ve done it and you can read it here:
maisonneuve.org/article/2025...
Perfectly Fine Dining
At a time when many family-style chains are on the decline, I embarked on a culinary tour to assess the damage.
maisonneuve.org
May 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Six months ago Nour and I were like, “What if I wrote a totally earnest restaurant review of Jack Astors and East Side Mario’s as a way to explore the death of the family style chain and corporate restaurant culture haha.”
Well…I’ve done it and you can read it here:
maisonneuve.org/article/2025...
Well…I’ve done it and you can read it here:
maisonneuve.org/article/2025...
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📢 NEW JOB POST ALERT! 📢
We’ve partnered with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 young BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will learn about all aspects of working at a non-profit digital outlet, publish an investigative journalism piece & attend training workshops.
We’ve partnered with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 young BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will learn about all aspects of working at a non-profit digital outlet, publish an investigative journalism piece & attend training workshops.
APPLY: 2025 BIPOC Youth Fellowship at Ricochet - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
POSITION: Newsroom fellow, two openings POSITION TYPE: Temporary, open to full time or part time, June 30 – December 31 LOCATION: Remote in Canada, must be legally eligible to work in Canada SALARY: $...
jhr.ca
April 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
📢 NEW JOB POST ALERT! 📢
We’ve partnered with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 young BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will learn about all aspects of working at a non-profit digital outlet, publish an investigative journalism piece & attend training workshops.
We’ve partnered with @ricochetmedia.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 young BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will learn about all aspects of working at a non-profit digital outlet, publish an investigative journalism piece & attend training workshops.
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📣 Last chance to apply! 📣
We’re hiring an Indigenous editorial fellow to join us for 12 weeks this summer. Deadline April 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Please help spread the word! thenarwhal.ca/2025-indigen...
We’re hiring an Indigenous editorial fellow to join us for 12 weeks this summer. Deadline April 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Please help spread the word! thenarwhal.ca/2025-indigen...
Apply for The Narwhal’s 2025 Indigenous editorial fellowship
The Narwhal has a job opening for an Indigenous editorial fellow — part of an effort to build capacity for Indigenous journalists in Canadian media
thenarwhal.ca
April 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
📣 Last chance to apply! 📣
We’re hiring an Indigenous editorial fellow to join us for 12 weeks this summer. Deadline April 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Please help spread the word! thenarwhal.ca/2025-indigen...
We’re hiring an Indigenous editorial fellow to join us for 12 weeks this summer. Deadline April 25, 11:59 p.m. PT. Please help spread the word! thenarwhal.ca/2025-indigen...
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📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 📣
We've teamed up w/ @indiginews.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 early-career BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will pitch and write stories under the mentorship of IndigiNews’ journalists and editors + attend workshops led by seasoned trainers.
We've teamed up w/ @indiginews.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 early-career BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will pitch and write stories under the mentorship of IndigiNews’ journalists and editors + attend workshops led by seasoned trainers.
APPLY: 2025 BIPOC Youth Fellowship at IndigiNews - Journalists for Human Rights (JHR)
Journalists for Human Rights is teaming up with IndigiNews to offer a paid fellowship for BIPOC youth between the ages of 19 and 29. This fellowship is open to students, new grads, early-career report...
jhr.ca
April 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 📣
We've teamed up w/ @indiginews.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 early-career BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will pitch and write stories under the mentorship of IndigiNews’ journalists and editors + attend workshops led by seasoned trainers.
We've teamed up w/ @indiginews.bsky.social to offer fellowships for 2 early-career BIPOC reporters 👉 jhr.ca/apply-2025-b...
Fellows will pitch and write stories under the mentorship of IndigiNews’ journalists and editors + attend workshops led by seasoned trainers.
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Exciting news: JHR's BIPOC Youth Journalism Training Fellowship is returning for another year! Funded by the Government of Canada & RBC, the program provides work placements + mentorship to early-career racialized reporters.
Stay tuned for job postings, and read more here: jhr.ca/announcing-t...
Stay tuned for job postings, and read more here: jhr.ca/announcing-t...
April 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Exciting news: JHR's BIPOC Youth Journalism Training Fellowship is returning for another year! Funded by the Government of Canada & RBC, the program provides work placements + mentorship to early-career racialized reporters.
Stay tuned for job postings, and read more here: jhr.ca/announcing-t...
Stay tuned for job postings, and read more here: jhr.ca/announcing-t...
Toronto's @hotdocs.bsky.social Festival is set to kick off tonight with the world premiere of "Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance." My latest for @xtramagazine.com explores how the film tackles the responsibility of restoring a community's collective memory: shorturl.at/LIyKB
‘Parade’ invites us to embrace queer history to tackle the present | Xtra Magazine
Noam Gonick’s new documentary turns the spotlight on Canada’s long-overlooked LGBTQ2S+ activists to tell their stories
xtramagazine.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Toronto's @hotdocs.bsky.social Festival is set to kick off tonight with the world premiere of "Parade: Queer Acts of Love & Resistance." My latest for @xtramagazine.com explores how the film tackles the responsibility of restoring a community's collective memory: shorturl.at/LIyKB