Dillon Black

Trans. Non Binary. Feminist. Policy nerd. GBV & 2SLGBTQ+ rights. MSW. PhD (ABD) in crim & surveillance. PT Professor. Unceded Algonquin territory. Call me they

[Dillon Black @dillon_black]

After more than a decade of trying to love myself- last week I finally got top surgery. Pictured here is a very sore & groggy me.. and yet, more me than I’ve ever been.

Once you finally realize that you deserve to be happy. Nothing else matters.

[YWCA Canada @YWCA_Canada]

On November 20th, we come together to remember the lives tragically lost and to show our unwavering support to trans communities. As an organization, we mourn these great losses and stand committed to supporting and defending trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people.

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

Once again, hateful bigots are planning an anti-trans demonstration in our city.

Join allies and activists at the counter-protest in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on Saturday October 21!

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @AOC]

The level of misinformation in all directions at this moment is incredibly high, especially on this platform.

If you see a claim, photo, or video that triggers a strong emotional reaction, take a moment to pause and check for veracity/confirmation from multiple sources.

[First Nations Child & Family Caring Society @CaringSociety]

The results are in! We are so proud to share that millions of children worldwide awarded Cindy Blackstock the 2023 World Children's Prize, also known as "The Children's Nobel Prize" for her role in the collective efforts to end discrimination against First Nations children! 🧡

[LGBwiththeT @LGBwiththeT]

An investigation asked 102 NHS trusts how many complaints there had been about trans women on women's wards.

There were none.

Zilch.

Nada.

Zero.

[Eli Erlick @EliErlick]

Trans kids were using puberty blockers before

- High fives
- Ciabatta bread
- The internet
- Broccolini
- MRIs
- Boxer briefs
- Cell towers
- Disposable cameras
- GPS
- Sudoku
- Pride flags
- The discovery of Neptune’s rings
- Mac computers

Now stop calling them experimental!

[Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihateca]

These are the tools you need to understand where the ultra-polarized "parental rights" movement comes from, what its goals are, and what you can do to challenge it.

https://t.co/zuu67suxt3

[Charlie Angus @CharlieAngusNDP]

Politics has been pretty dismal lately.
The election of @GregFergus as speaker and @WabKinew as premier in Manitoba is a good reminder that the haters and the cynics don't always win.
In fact, in the end, they lose.
This is a great day for Canada and democracy.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

The black sheep is labeled the most difficult person in the family.

They usually the most sensitive, honest, and aware.

Why The Black Sheep Is Meant To Thrive:

[Wab Kinew @WabKinew]

Thank you.

[Horizon Ottawa @HorizonOttawa]

On September 20th, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ activists plan to rally on Parliament Hill for a so-called “Million Person March.”

We’ve beaten the far right before and we can do so again - join us, @CommunitySolid2 and many others to stand up to anti-trans hate this Wednesday!

[Canadian Anti-Hate Network @antihateca]

1/ On Wednesday there will be anti-2SLGBTQ+ held rallies across Canada. Many of you have committed to countering and supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

We've developed a flyer for folks to print and hand out, explaining why you're there (next tweet).

[Cheri DiNovo @CheriDiNovo]

Remember: when Poilievre was in government with Harper they cut taxes for the super rich BUT NOT you #WhatTheyDoNotWhatTheySay

[Tyler Watt 🇨🇦 @tylerwatt]

If Premier @fordnation actually cared about housing and rental affordability as he has claimed on repeat like a broken record today, he would immediately reverse his callous decision to end rent control in Ontario.

Actions speak louder than words. #onpoli
https://t.co/vs3wfzs8pe

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

We’re still recovering from 2020, emotionally.

Fear, isolation, financial loss, and overall confusion took a toll on us as a collective.

People are hurting, and it shows.

The remedy: be compassionate, build community, be around who inspire.

[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

The Auditor-General found that in the case of the single biggest selected site – located in the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and accounting for 58% of the acreage liberated from the Greenbelt – it could take up to *25* years to complete the needed infrastructure upgrades, at a cost of up to $2-billion.

25 years!

This isn’t about housing.

This is a get rich quick scheme for political donors.

#GreenbeltGrab #GreenbeltScandal

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

I have continually tracked anti-trans laws, helping people understand the landscape.

The old map focused on youth, and unfortunately, many laws passed. Now, trans adults are increasingly targeted. As such, I have issued my first adult risk map.

Subscribe to support my work.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

Harsh truth: the complacent version of you made people the most comfortable.

Evolve anyway.

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

A federal judge has just blocked Texas’ anti-drag law in a huge win for lgbtq+ people in the state.

Drag laws are falling left and right.

[Dr. Nicole LePera @Theholisticpsyc]

When it gets the hardest emotionally, a breakthrough is coming. Keep being kind to yourself. Keep making choices in alignment with your values. Keep telling the truth. Keep forgiving yourself when you fall into old patterns.

Trust the process. All is coming, as it should be.