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13.06.2023 / 06:25

N.B. premier ‘doubling down’ on LGBTQ2 policy changes in Trudeau social media attack

Blaine Higgs’s uncharacteristic tweet attacking the prime minister could be a case of “doubling down” and appealing to a certain base of voters, according to a political scientist from the province.In a tweet sent last Friday that has now had more than a million views, the premier called out Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — alleging he “does not support the role of parents in guiding their children’s future.”Susan Holt & Justin Trudeau don’t believe parents need be involved in such critical discussions as gender identity, even in children as young as 4.In New Brunswick, we’ll have a safe learning environment & better mental health supports, while still respecting the parent’s role. pic.twitter.com/WWDK8ID9Mw— Blaine Higgs (@premierbhiggs) June 10, 2023At issue is the Higgs government’s controversial review and changes to Policy 713, which sets up standards to ensure an inclusive environment for LGBTQ2 children in schools.The updated policy removes wording that allowed students under 16 to use their preferred name in the classroom.

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‘Very insecure’ JoJo Siwa, 20, spent a whopping $50,000 on cosmetic surgery — on this

JoJo Siwa has spent a whopping $50,000 on cosmetic surgery after admitting that she is “a very insecure person.”The 20-year-old singer made the shocking reveal during the GLAAD Awards in March after BuzzFeed posted a TikTok asking celebrities what was the most expensive thing they were wearing. “My teeth” Siwa bluntly replied at the time. “These motherf–kers cost me 50 grand.”Since being posted, the video has been viewed more than 4 million times and has several fans praising the singer’s honesty.

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This awkward sexual encounter inspired hilarious scene in Dan Levy’s ‘Good Grief’

during the “Still Watching Netflix” interview alongside co-star Himesh Patel. “I didn’t have my cleaning gloves on — I thought it was a bottle of cleaning solution — and I went to reach for it.” Levy, 40, continued. However, the mysterious object turned out not to be a bottle of cleaning solution, but rather a dildo.

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Ottawa protest over ‘gender ideology’ met with hundreds of counter-protesters

Hundreds of people rallied against what an organizer calls “gender ideology” near three west-end Ottawa schools today, as hundreds more joined a counter-protest in support of transgender rights.

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Why LGBTQ2 advocates are advising against travel to some U.S. states

LGBTQ2 community are cautioning about living in or travelling to various “hostile” U.S. states as multiple bills they call “anti-LGBTQ+” are being passed.Last week, Florida Gov.

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‘Masked Singer’ contestant David Archuleta reveals health scare in emotional finale

Spoiler alert: Winner announced aheadThe 32-year-old “Crush” singer, who performed as Macaw on the Fox singing series, placed second to British entertainer Bishop Briggs, 30 — who embodied Medusa. Archuleta sang two songs before his identity was revealed, shedding some light on his vocal cord woes.

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Montreal Pride organizers cancel parade, citing lack of staff as disappointed mayor says city ‘had no clue’

Pride Montreal said the city’s iconic parade that closes the festival’s celebration of LGBTQ+ communities was cancelled on Sunday citing security concerns stemming from a lack of volunteers for the event.

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Kitchener couple recounts challenges of IVF journey, pregnancy loss during COVID-19

Kitchener, Ont., have been writing love letters to their children since 2018. They have not met them yet, but the couple is certain they will one day.“It was important that our baby knew how much they were wanted,” Carly said.

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Laverne Cox found love amid COVID crisis

Laverne Cox is floating on cloud nine after finding love amid the coronavirus crisis.The Orange is the New Black star has confirmed she is enjoying a new romance with a mystery man she met last year (2020).Sharing the news on America’s The Ellen DeGeneres Show, she said: “(Found love in 2020) almost sounds like a punchline, but, yeah, Laverne is in love again, it feels amazing.“Love is an incredible thing.

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Elliot Page: Canadian actor announces he’s transgender

pic.twitter.com/kwti60bZLw— Elliot Page (@TheElliotPage) December 1, 2020Before transitioning, the 33-year-old was one of the most vocal and actively “out” gay members of Hollywood.“Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot. I feel lucky to be writing this.

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The changing face of drag: How performers are keep the show going during a pandemic

drag — the art of dressing up as a fabulous queen or king, typically of the opposite gender.There are “look queens,” who are recognized for their fashion.There are “comedy queens,” who are recognized for their quick wit and ability to make a crowd double over in laughter.There are “dancing queens,” who can kick and flip around a stage, all while making it look effortless.But there’s something all drag performers have in common — the ability to quickly adapt.Performers had nowhere to go and strut their stuff when COVID-19 restrictions shut down venues.

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Canada’s economy won’t recover unless marginalized groups, women helped too: report

COVID-19 without helping those most affected by the downturn — including women, people of colour, and the LGBTQ+ community, a new report says.Released Tuesday, “A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada: Making the economy work for everyone,” was co-written by the Institute for Gender and the Economy at University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and YWCA Canada.“If we look at the impact from a health and economic standpoint, it is disproportionately, on those with intersecting identities. You wouldn’t be able to have an economic recovery without paying attention to who is impacted and why,” said Sarah Kaplan, an executive lead on the report and professor of strategic management at Rotman.

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LGBTQ DJs share their favorite Pride anthems in mega playlist

Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and Scissor Sisters’ “Let’s Have a Kiki” in the 21st century, music has helped LGBTQ people to both survive and thrive.On this Pride weekend without the parade and all of the parties, The Post asked six LGBTQ DJs — representing each color of the rainbow flag — to keep the music playing by sharing their picks for the songs that have provided the soundtrack of queer freedom, fierceness and fabulosity.The New York nightlife legend, trans activist and former dancing DJ queen of Fire Island spins her signature mix of disco and house classics — and whatever else she pleases — in her IG Live sets on Fridays and Saturdays.That song always hits a chord.

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Virtual Pride 2020: A guide to concerts, dance parties, drag shows and more

coronavirus pandemic sidelining many in-person LGBTQ celebrations this year, NYC Pride will host a two-hour broadcast extravaganza, featuring “Pose” star Billy Porter, singer Janelle Monáe and more — in lieu of a parade —starting at noon Sunday on several ABC network platforms.But it’s not the only digital space where you’ll be able to wave your rainbow flag and revel in the past, present and future of the LGBTQ+ movement.

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Virtual Pride 2020: NYC marches on with Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter and Dan Levy

wasn’t part of NYC’s coronavirus Phase 2 reopening this week. But this Sunday two organizations will still recognize — one virtually, the other with an in-person gathering — the first Christopher Street Liberation Day March on June 28, 1970.In lieu of a march through the streets this year, NYC Pride will stream a star-studded “special broadcast event” from noon to 2 p.m.

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Tana Mongeau comes out as ‘pansexual as hell’ for Pride Month as she ‘loves people for their souls’

Tana Mongeau is standing tall during Pride Month, after calling herself ‘pansexual as hell’.The YouTuber has dated women and men in the spotlight, and following the end of her marriage to Jake Paul, the 21-year-old has addressed her sexuality in further detail.Tana tweeted: ‘It’s also pride month and i haven’t had the chance to go hard for my lgbtqia+ babies but i be about pansexual as hell + i stand for u all.’And on Instagram, the star delved into seeing love and sexuality as ‘genderless’.Tana wrote: ‘i never thought i’d be brave enough to publicly share my sexuality in the way i do now.. i still struggle with it- i hate the boxes, i hate people telling me i’m straight or discrediting my relationship if i’m with a girl..

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Janelle Monae, Billy Porter tapped for NYC Pride 2020 livestream celebration

Janelle Monae and Billy Porter are among the stars turning out for a special live stream in honor of the 50th anniversary of New York’s first Pride march in 1970.In-person events scheduled as part of this summer’s annual celebration have been scrapped for the first time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, meaning neither the signature New York parade, nor the Pride Island festival, which had been set to feature performances by Janelle Monae, Betty Who, and Pussy Riot, will go ahead.However, in place of the public gathering, organizers have rallied together for a Special Pride Broadcast Event, with Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy set to marshal the show.Janelle Monee, Deborah Cox, Billy Porter, Luisa Sonza and more will perform, with Wilson Cruz, Mis

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How to Support the Black LGBTQ+ Community Right Now

be a Pride Month without Black trans women like and Stormé DeLarverie, who have just begun to gain widespread recognition for their pivotal roles in the battle of liberation—and today’s civil rights movement wouldn’t be possible without Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza, queer Black women who co-founded Black Lives Matter.Learn about , understand how are impacted, know the victims, —and show your support through financial assistance.Though financial giving is only part of the battle, it can be an impactful one. To help you get started, below are Black LGBTQ+ funds, organizations, and small businesses.

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Todrick Hall, Laverne Cox to headline Global Pride with Black Lives Matter focus

Todrick Hall and Laverne Cox are among the black, LGBTQ+ stars set to headline this month’s (June 2020) Global Pride event, with a new focus on the Black Lives Matter movement.LGBTQ+ campaigners are working with founders of the Black Lives Matter movement to demand racial justice at the event on June 27, 2020, which was organized after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of hundreds of Pride events around the world.“Our community knows well that we must confront hate and prejudice head-on,” co-chair of the Global Pride organizing committee, Natalie Thompson, said in a statement.“We have been watching an epidemic of violence against trans people of color – mostly women – in the past decade and this larger discussion must be

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President Trump Removes Healthcare Protections for Transgender Patients During Pride Month

By From Pose to Queer EyeBy Genderless fashion, clean skin care, and moreBy The Harry Potter author is being criticized for comments she made about the trans community. By Authentic, Accessible, RelevantMore from GlamourSee More Stories© 2020 Condé Nast. All rights reserved.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna’s New Vintage Theatre takes play online

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“It’s really about understanding what gender is and throughout the play, as a cast and a crew, we have really understood that for people in the LGBTQ+ community, gender is a spectrum. It’s not something that’s assigned to you at birth and I think that’s an important understanding that this play represents,” said Gratz.

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Older LGBTQ Adults at Higher Risk of Substance Abuse

2 min read According to a new study, middle-aged and older adults who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual have higher rates of using and abusing drugs.

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'After George Floyd's Murder, I Am Calling for a Declaration of a State of Emergency for Black People'

Andrea Jenkins is the Vice President of Minneapolis City Counsel for Ward Eight. After a long career in public service, when she became the first openly transgender Black woman to be elected to public office.

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HBO Max pushes ‘Legendary’ status with streaming premiere

HBO Max is pushing for a legendary launch.

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Dan Levy, Janelle Monáe set for NYC’s virtual gay pride celebration

The coronavirus pandemic can’t take away New York City’s gay pride.

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Coronavirus: Saskatoon Pride parade moves online

Saskatoon Pride isn’t going to let a pandemic rain on its parade.

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Crime drama ‘Hightown’ mixes murder, opioids and LGBT issues

The crime drama “Hightown,” set in Cape Cod, combines three unlikely topics — the opioid epidemic, the LGBT community and some good old-fashioned murder.

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‘Finding light:’ High school gay-straight alliances go virtual amid coronavirus

Lily Overacker and Laurell Pallot start each gay-straight alliance meeting with everyone introducing themselves, saying their pronouns and sharing highs and lows of the week.

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‘The Half Of It’ director Alice Wu talks ‘the closet,’ homophobia and queer romance

Alice Wu’s film “The Half of It” was set to debut at the Tribeca Film Festival. It had a prime spot on opening weekend and it was good to go for a theatrical release but then COVID-19 happened. Like all festivals, it was canceled, but Wu just rolled with the punches.

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New Netflix rom-com ‘The Half of It’ already has fans screaming for a sequel

Fans of the new Netflix rom-com “The Half of It” are hoping the film actually is only half of the story.

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X Factor and Dancing On Ice star Saara Aalto marries girlfriend in isolation after wedding is cancelled due to coronavirus

X Factor and Dancing On Ice star Saara Aalto has tied the knot with her long-term girlfriend after previously cancelling their wedding due to coronavirus.

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Adam Lambert auctioning stage costumes for LGBTQ charity

Adam Lambert is auctioning his flamboyant stage outfits to raise funds for LGBTQ organisation GLAAD.

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Barbra Streisand supports LGBTQ+ community with GLAAD Together in Pride appearance

Barbra Streisand shared a message of support to LGBTQ+ fans during an appearance on GLAAD’s Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone livestream on Sunday night.

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Lil Nas X pranks fans on April Fools’ Day: ‘I was never gay’

Lil Nas X made headlines this past summer, not just for his massive hit “Old Town Road” with Billy Ray Cyrus, but also for coming out as gay.

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