Gillian Reiss

Legal clinic lawyer, sushi lover and escape artist. She/her.

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

I’m curious what they think being a “biological man” means? It’s about testosterone levels? Got it - someone on a hormone blocker isn’t a man then. 2 min ago wasn’t it about penises in women’s washrooms? Maybe you’re just discovering now that sex isn’t a simple binary…?

[Velina Tchakarova @vtchakarova]

Algeria‘s biological man Imane Khelif has beat Italy’s Angela Carini after only 45 sec in 66 kg boxing preliminaries at the #Olympics.
What a disgrace!
What about the rights of biological female athletes?
Where are all the feminists when you need them?

[Ari Drennen @AriDrennen]

As Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign gives its final gasp, I want to share some of the stories of queer and trans Floridians who he forced to leave homes, jobs, and loved ones in his state in his failed attempt at winning over GOP primary voters. 🧵

[Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario @TenantAdvocacy]

Tomorrow, watch one of our staff lawyers, Ryan Hardy, appear at the Supreme Court. https://t.co/HqfbfrkXaa

ACTO is intervening in this case to ensure that tenants have access to both a statutory right of appeal and judicial review.

[Elamin Abdelmahmoud @elamin88]

There is a real horror show of antisemitism and Islamophobia going on in this country, and it feels like there is no way through it, man. I personally have never seen it this bad. I say “rising” but that doesn’t capture it?? It’s been “rising” for years, now it’s full-blown wave

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

A hearing prevented me from attending the counter-protest today. I stand in solidarity with those present. We must protect all children by condemning hate. #NoSpaceForHate #TransRightsAreHumanRights

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@nejsnave This is the policy in Toronto that applies to moving expenses for both OW and ODSP recipients. It’s quite restrictive. As a discretionary benefit there are different rules in each municipality. https://t.co/3LobigZBv3

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@Sflecce @TCDSB @CityNewsTO Isn’t it amazing that TEACHERS run these programs, often as volunteer work, for students to develop both hard and soft skills? Does the SHSM program funding expansion come with compensation for lead teachers? I hope their new contract recognizes this outstanding work.

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

Pressing question for @Lin_Manuel after seeing @Mirvish #HamiltonMusical *mumbles* times…why does dude at the Constitutional Convention say “who the eff is he?” when “fuck” is used in full three other times in the show?

[Waterloo Region Record @WR_Record]

Judge says region can’t evict tent city residents.
Justice’s decision released Friday.
https://t.co/Sub9x1kvKo

[Colin Furness MISt PhD MPH @FurnessColin]

I really was appalled at Trudeau's words & conduct around COVID safety a few weeks ago.

Not sure if he's ever been accused of understanding science or even being smart. But he *used* to get good advice, and for a politician that's good enough, IMO.

https://t.co/GkpzRodf6X

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@MissKWidenmaier @nilikm @ottawacity @OttFire I’m not sure you are using the legal definition of defamation and slander? Not that I necessarily agree with posting…I’m ambivalent there.

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@bgoul030 @Noellenarwhal @Sflecce @fordnation Me sitting here not unhappy that a strike would have my kids less exposed but wishing it wasn’t off the backs of CUPE members…

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@NoLore @VetCanuck Social assistance. Most people living in poverty aren’t eligible for federal assistance. Same concept but different level of government saves $ when people die.

[rabia O'chaudry @rabiasquared]

We did it.

We FREED ADNAN!

[CTV News @CTVNews]

Ontario woman facing financial loss of long COVID begins process for medically assisted death https://t.co/JqmZpRmwHe

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

Things my #FordFailedOntario license plate bribe could be funding: raising social assistance rates - fixing Tribunals Ontario - running children’s autism programs - paying nurses equivalent raises to male-dominated public fields - providing PCRs & N95s - reducing class sizes…

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@vickyrobinbaum @normsworld @m_layton @epdevilla I’m also curious to hear a response to why s.22 is not being used. I emailed TPH about this and got a response back that did not address the question. Is there record anywhere of why TPH is not using s.22?

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

I believe we need a response from Laura Doherty as to why this does not bring the legal community into disrepute, along with the Waterloo police and Walmart.

[It's been a slice, but I'm leaving this trainwreck @BCReality]

Who in #onpoli needs to know the current strategic vote in their riding to #VoteFordOut in June? Let me know your riding I'll pass it along.

[Gillian Reiss @afaintcry]

@BCReality Scarborough North, please and thank you!