#lgbtq2

[canadachronicles]

"As an ice dancer, and especially as a queer person growing up that didn't know she was queer, seeing different stories represented and different partnering, different types of identities on the ice, would have been very liberating to me."

Kaitlyn Weaver, reacting to the excellent Skate Canada policy that ice dancers or pairs team can now be composed of any two athletes. That’s just wonderful news!

#(and probably I will have more of these dreams of Kaitlyn Osmond and I skating together at the Olympics) #(although 1. We're not there yet; it's Only Skate Canada at the moment 2. She is a figure skater not an ice dancer (and retired too) #and 3. I am NOT a great skater myself!) #(but that's what dreams are for eh?) #Kaitlyn Weaver #Ice Dancer #Canadian Ice Dancer #Ice Dance #Figure Skater #Canadian Figure Skater #Figure Skating #Canadian Athlete #Ice Dancing #Canadian Athletes #Skate Canada #Queer Canadians #2SLGBTQ Canadians #LGBTQ2 Canadians #2SLGBTQ #LGBTQ2 #Queer Representation #LGBTQ #LGBTQ Representation #Canadian Sports #Quote #Canada Chronicles

[jewelledj]

🩸❣️JUDAS❣️🩸

He/It | 21 | 💍❤️x3

Personal posting, Vent posting.

(🩸Take my vents with a grain of salt I am an emotional being)

Hopeless romantic. self proclaimed poet.

Trying to share my truth, make some friends.

Queer, Jewish, Disabled.

🔞MDNI PLEASE.

🩸NEAT JUDAS FACTS

• I am a 2D animation student & will be doing it as a career. 🖊️🔥

• I collect all things Garfield!

• I am secretly a furry/mlp artist on the side.

• I am polyamorous! I have a Husband, Boyfriend & QPP. ❣️🩸

• My favourite movie is Jaws. (what!?)

• My favourite band/musicians are Pink Floyd, Led zeppelin, Meatloaf, R.E.M, Marina & Lady gaga.

• I am Canadian.

• I own 3 lizards, 5 Snails and Tons of isopods.

• I carry around my comfort items and toys, because adults deserve comfort. You are never too old.

• My favourite colours are Pink, Yellow, Forrest green and Deep red.

• I love David Tennant.

• I am on the path of re-discovering who I am.

#about me #random facts #facts about me #Judas posting #meet me #profile info #new blog #alternative #music #furry #FTM #transgender #MLM #gay #queer #lgbtq+ #lgbtq2 #lgbtq2+

[bacchicly]

PSA FOR PARENTS AND GUARDIANS

If you have an opportunity to take your kid to a Pride Event which is open to children and teens...

TAKE YOUR KID!

...I'm serious, if you can, take your kid to a Pride event regardless of their age, gender, your orientation, their orientation, your identity, their identity, or - and this is important - your comfort or familiarity with the LGBTQ2+ community, or whether or not it will be within your comfort zone....

Go together and stand up together and celebrate together.

BUT...

Be respectful and do your research: not every event is open to all and it is important that those boundaries be respected.

***This is important because these boundaries are often there to protect the safety / comfort of the organizers and intended participants. (i.e. not because the event may or may not be appropriate/harm you or your child).***

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For those who are unsure or afraid...let me share my story...

Before the pandemic, the town we moved to when my kid was 4, hosted a Pride Parade in September (fingers crossed there will be one this year).

Each year my kid's school LGTBQ2+ group would march in it and send out an invitation to everyone to join them ...so of course we took my kid (who was 5 I think the first time and 6 the second time?).

Before we arrived the first year, while it was not the first time we had talked about LGBTQ2+ or gender or bodies or sex related stuff... I explained to my kid why Pride is important and why we were marching in the parade...and that we would probably see all sorts of people dancing, holding hands, hugging and kissing and some people who were happy and some people who were serious (and why Pride is both)... and that there might be protestors but I would keep us safe... and that we might see naked people, or people dressed up in leather or feathers or skimpy underwear or fancy clothing... or...or..

...and then for some reason I said "or in a penis costume"...

My kid: Why would someone dress up like a penis?

Me: Well...maybe to say that there is nothing wrong or dirty or ugly about bodies or maybe they are a man and it's a way to say there is nothing weird about marrying or loving other men? What do you think...? (...is what I think I kinda said???)

...and that if my kid had any questions about anything or felt uncomfortable or thought anything was cool or interesting I was there and to please let me know.

I promised that I would try my best to explain or help find someone who could answer better than me or research if I didn't know how to explain.

My kid rolled their eyes and pulled me closer to a group of people cheerfully dancing in their underwear because it was a song they liked.

So we listened to the speeches and marched with the school group and I spoke to some of the older kids who were so excited to be there and a dad who was obviously uncomfortable but was there for his kid... and we waved at people who came to watch and waved our flags... and we went to the community fair at the end of the parade route... and questions were asked and I think listened and I provided good plain answers... and I made sure she spoke and was polite to the vendors when she bought things or picked up pamphlets... and we continued our kid-driven conversations about consent and kindness and racism and body discrimination and sexism and that our brains will try to trick us into being afraid or mean when something is new or different... and when it was all said and done (both years) my child learned some important things and had a great experience...

...BUT was bitterly disapointed that no one was dressed up in a penis costume 🙄

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So all that is to say - if you are a parent or guardian take your kid to Pride...

But I am not part of the community?

But my kid is too young to see that stuff!?

But what if I don't know what to say?

Look, if you love your kid and want the best world for them you should stand up for the things Pride celebrates and commemorates and is trying to improve.....no ifs, ands, or buts...

If you are human you owe other humans care and respect and equal rights and opportunities...

Your kid has a body and feelings and that body and those feelings deserve to be respected and it will help them if they have language for these things and know they can talk to you about stuff...

...seeing a naked person or cross-dressing person or scantily dressed person who is doing nothing more than trying to make the world a better place for themselves and others will not hurt you or your child... I promise.

In fact, I bet it will help them understand that...

Bodies are bodies.

Consent is important.

Sex is a normal part of life.

Humans come in all sorts of packages.

Kindness and love and respect are for everyone...including your kid.

And I promise you, your child will be safer and stronger if they know they can talk to you about these things than if they are afraid to.

...and wouldn't you rather practice answering those questions when they are younger... having a conversation that stretches over many years and moments and evolves naturally with their experiences... instead of having one awkward intense conversation that just happens once... maybe too late?

...and you're right... you won't always know what to say... but that is true no matter where you are... and, in my experience, open Pride Events are great because there are lots and lots of people who want you to hear them and see them and try to understand their perspective and ask questions...

So... do not be afraid to go to a Pride Event that welcomes children and teens along with everyone else.

You might not get it perfect but I promise you - if you can go to a similar non-pride event (a party, a protest, a parade, a festival) you can do this.

Teach them by example that they (and you) need to be kind and brave and learn to not judge people because they are different (even when our brains try to trick us).

Teach them to research things they (or you) don't have experience with and that questions can be asked and you will help them find an answer.

Teach them that it takes time and effort and showing up to learn to respect and stand up for not only others...but yourself too.

Just maybe don't promise your kid that they might get to see someone dressed like a PENIS...

...maybe say VAGINA instead?

#lgbtq2 #lgbtq #pride month #parenting #long post

[stevemaclellan]

“I don’t support people that don’t have room in their hearts for my son,” said Marc Savoie.

Savoie, who has been vice-president of the association for five years and interim president since June, informed the riding association on Sunday of his decision.

“I can’t support my son and support (Higgs) at the same time. It doesn’t align with one another,” said Savoie, who added he plans to remain a member of the party in general.

“So I’m at peace with my decision. My family comes first, and that’s what it is. That’s where I am.”

#politics #nbpoli #LGBTQ2 #higgs #family #prioity

[jminter]

Laughter, Love, Potato, Tomato, Sexy & Saucy My Little Tomato has it all. A wacky, boy-meets-boy rom-com that’s full of heart, dreams, and fruit. Starring @therealnelsonwong @taylorkare @thatshaydior #MyLittleTomato is on stage until March 19 at @thecultch, co-produced with @vactheatre @zeezeetheatre @riceandbeanstheatre #livetheatre #vancouver #theatre #romcom #eastvan #thecultch #openingnight #programpic #lgbtq2 #boymeetsboy #vancouverasiancanadiantheatre (at The Cultch) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpo0L8HuVFg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#mylittletomato #livetheatre #vancouver #theatre #romcom #eastvan #thecultch #openingnight #programpic #lgbtq2 #boymeetsboy #vancouverasiancanadiantheatre

[wishlisted]

“don’t die wondering” t-shirt from sweatermuppet

#wishlist #personal #small business #t-shirt #fashion #sweatermuppet #gender #LGBTQ2+

[allthecanadianpolitics]

A new book, published earlier this fall, documents Newfoundland and Labrador's queer history, highlighting those who helped push the queer movement across the province, country and the world. Author Rhea Rollmann, who spent years compiling more than 150 interviews and pieces of archival material through her journalistic reporting, told CBC News she created A Queer History of Newfoundland to fill in that work and document a history that has largely been unwritten. "It's hard to describe just how powerful it was. I knew we had a powerful queer history, but I didn't know just how deep it was," Rollmann said Tuesday.

Continue Reading.

Tagging @politicsofcanada

#cdnpoli #canada #canadian politics #canadian news #newfoundland and labrador #queer history #lgbt history #lgbtq2s+ #lgbt

[jbankai89]

I created my own version of "You Are Safe With Me" Pins. Please signal boost!

#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbt+ #lgbtq2s #queer #gay #lesbian #bisexual #transgender #non binary #enby #nonbinary #non-binary #gender nonconforming #agender #asexual #intersex

[queerbrownvegan]

Kindness will not dismantle white supremacy. There is no getting around the demanding and delivering of justice that will ensure the liberation of our communities. What happened in Colorado is yet another horrific reminder of how the ongoing slaughter, displacement, and violence on Queer / Trans communities directly resulted from white supremacy attempting to eradicate us for our existence. My heart is so heavy right now after reading the horrific news. I couldn’t stop thinking that the very few limited safe spaces within a heteronormative society are constantly under attack by right-wing conservative groups. These hateful ideologies are spread by misinformation and other tactics used to invalidate our existence. It’s not enough to say you are an ally for our communities. It’s the bare minimum to not be silent on acts of homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. As someone has experienced gun violence, it changes the way you navigate the world, the way you speak to people, and the constant threat of having to turn around in case someone walks behind you with an armed gun. Our existence is more than enough in the fight for Queer and Trans liberation where we are constantly being attacked, criticized, or even met with death because of the way we live. Say it for what it is and that dismantling white supremacy is environmentalism. I want it all gone, not just for me but for all those who are constantly under the threat of being met with violence for their identities. My Queerness is a heritage that cannot be taken away and I will not lose hope in this battle against white supremacy.

-qbv

#queer #bipoc #lgbtq2s #queer liberation #intersectionality #intersectional environmentalist #intersectional activism #trans #trans rights #environmentalism #sustainability #activism #social justice #social activism #social justice blog #late stage capitalism #colorado #queerbrownvegan

[gods-favorite-twink]

I had a mildly unoriginal not-shower, shower thought:

If you are mentally ill and also queer

You’re a fruit and nut💀

#shower thoughts #I was thinking about biscuits #I am queer and actually HATE fruit and nut anything #ew #but yes #this #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbt+ #lgbtq+ #lgbtqia+ #lgbtq2s+ #mental health #mental illness #mental health community #tone tags: /lh and /pos

[canadachronicles]

Just updated my to-be-read list!!

#and this has flown to the top actually #(with Ruby Tui's Straight Up; I'm into queer memoirs at the moment apparently!) #(Straight Up is actually out (hehe!) though; we'll have to wait until June for Pageboy...) #(and June is my birthday month...) #Pageboy #Elliot Page #Memoir #Memoirs #Literature #Canadian Literature #Queer Literature #Queer Memoirs #Favorite Nova Scotian #Favorite Canadian #Favorite Human #Queer Canadians #2SLGBTQ #2SLGBTQ Canadians #2SLGBTQ Rights #LGBTQ2 #LGBTQ2 Canadians #LGBTQ #LGBTQ Canadians #Canadian Instagram #Canada Chronicles

[vaughn-halla]

Being gender fluid, I'm stuck in this interesting place where I both want my breasts gone and I want them to be bigger or more prominent.

#GenderFluid #transgender #lgbtq2s+ #life #personal

[limetarte]

So tired of people who say polyamory isn’t a part of the lgbtq+ community. It is. It’s the fact that it’s mostly people who aren’t even polyamorous who say it’s not. The same ones who say polyamorous people aren’t oppress and that it’s a choice. If we aren’t oppressed then why is polygamy illegal in so many countries? Then why can’t polyam people have shared guardianship of their kids? Then why can people be fired for being polyam or for being in a polyam relationship?

#polyamory #polyphobia #lgbtq+ #lgbtqia+ #lgbtqia2s+ #2slgbtqia+ #lgbtq2s+ #lgbtq2sia+ #liom #polygamy

[monkeyslunch]

The Plight of Pride

During and after Pride month and events every year, I hear many interesting things. I understand that you may have concerns and questions about Pride events and the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Do you know why Pride was formed? Or why it continues to exist today? 

Pride originally emerged as a response to the systemic discrimination, violence, and marginalization of LGBTQ2S+ individuals. From denial of service at businesses to being jailed for being gay, losing your job, and more. Pride provided a safe space to come together, celebrate identities, and demand equal rights and acceptance in society. Pride has always been about fostering inclusivity, promoting visibility, and advocating for the basic human rights that everyone deserves.

So why is it still necessary? Surely we’ve gotten past all that, haven’t we?

Let's address the misconception that LGBTQ2S+ individuals are constantly forcing their identities on others. It's important to recognize that Pride events and other awareness initiatives are not about imposing anything on anyone. They are held as a response. A response to the ongoing discrimination and threats to LGBTQ2S+ rights that persist in our society. Last year alone, a staggering 240 bills were proposed in the United States with the intent to strip away rights from LGBTQ2S+ people. Think about that. Even one bill could have life-altering consequences, yet last year there were 240. Similar challenges have been seen in Canada and many other countries. And when faced with such attacks on their rights, it becomes necessary for queer individuals to stand proud and assert their identities in the face of adversity. And that fight can’t be won without allies.

The goal is not to need events like Pride.

If we genuinely want Pride and other awareness events to diminish, we must understand the cause and effect at play here. Being an ally in the fight for equitable rights for all is crucial. When we achieve a society where everyone is truly equal and respected, events like Pride won't be necessary. By standing up against discrimination and advocating for equal rights, we can work towards a more inclusive society. Sadly, many of us don’t understand that and decide to do more harm than good with our time, attention, and voices.

Why not 'straight pride?'

Events like 'straight pride' and other reactionary movements do more harm than good. They do not recognize anyone’s struggle or any community’s adversity. No. And they aren’t formed out of a deep love for a culture either; let’s be honest. They are reactionary, ignorant, and bigoted. If you think you should have straight pride then you either don’t understand why Pride is even necessary, or you’re straight-up hateful. Initiatives like ‘straight pride’ perpetuate and normalize homophobic and other bigoted rhetoric, further marginalizing and devaluing the struggles of LGBTQ2S+ individuals. I have even heard people complaining that we should have holidays and celebrations for veterans instead. But these folks aren’t putting their energy into the veterans they claim to love; if they were, they would realize that holidays, months, and other events for veterans already exist (a simple google away). It’s not about veterans, though. Or straight pride. It’s about hate, intolerance, and discomfort, or sometimes worse: ignorance and apathy.

Said another way, straight people don't need 'Straight Pride.' 

No one is denying straight people services because they’re straight.  No one is telling straight people they’re an abomination because they’re straight.  No one targets straight people with hate because they’re straight. No court decides if you have the right to love because you are straight. No court decides if you have the right to exist because you are straight. No country is jailing you because you are straight. So again, if you support 'straight pride' or think you need it, you 100% miss the point.

It's essential to recognize that Pride is not about superiority or exclusion; it's about equality and acceptance. It's about acknowledging the diverse experiences and identities within our society and creating a world where everyone can live authentically without fear. Right now, people can’t. So we defend. If you want Pride, other events, social media campaigns, or any of it to stop, then help stop the hate.

We have Pride to raise awareness, normalize LGBTQ2S+ identities, and combat ignorance. It's important to remember that in certain areas, LGBTQ2S+ individuals are still fighting for their lives. Discrimination, violence, and mental health disparities disproportionately affect queer individuals, and Pride serves as a reminder of the progress that still needs to be made.

Empathy is key to understanding the struggles faced by marginalized communities. Put yourself in their shoes—imagine living in a society that doesn't fully accept or recognize your identity. Try to reflect on the impact of discriminatory legislation and its implications on real people's lives. What if you could be jailed? Weren’t allowed to marry? Could lose your job for being who you are? Were the subject of foul hate and harm just for existing? By embracing empathy and education, we can strive for a society that celebrates diversity and ensures equal rights and opportunities for everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or the many other identifying factors that make us human.

#straight pride #straight privilege #pride #calling all allies #bigots #why is my family so dumb #lgbtq #lgbtq community #lgbtq2s+ #equality

[yegactivist]

Counter-Protest: Stop the Hate by Paula Kirman

#edmonton #yeg #whyte #avenue #old strathcona #LGBTQ2S+ #lgbtq #photojournalism #yegphotographer #yegactivist #protest #counterprotest #flickr

[frogfuzzi]

It’s an absolute INSULT that Disney tried to keep this story from seeing the light of day! The animation is top notch! The voice cast is phenomenal! The direction is S tier!

This movie made me angry because it is going to take Trans People dying, Black People dying, Indigenous People dying, whole groups of people dying for you all to learn your lessons and it will be nothing but your fault!

Companies don’t care about fixing the world. Just telling us that they will fix enough to get paid or re-elected.

#nimona #animation #story #lgbtq2s #black lives matter #film review #Youtube