Danielle Smith’s push to suspend charter rights of trans youth is cowardly — and abandons conservative values #Opinion from @faejohnstone.bsky.social

Premier Danielle Smith is a coward, a bully and a hypocrite. Stripping kids of rights and denying them their day in court isn't leadership, it's cowardice. Sure, she's able to suspend their rights. That doesn't mean she should. My latest 👇🏻👇🏻 www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

From the archives: Politicians aren’t doctors, and they shouldn’t pretend to be. canadahealthwatch.ca/2024/02/20/p... @faejohnstone.bsky.social

SIGN THE PETITION: www.stop-smith.ca WATCH WHERE I MAKE A FEW PENNIES: youtube.com/shorts/tANG_...

On a new 🔵BUBBLE POP🔵 @faejohnstone.bsky.social joins @rachelgilmore.bsky.social to explain how 2SLGBTQIA+ rights groups got loud with 175+ of them calling on the government to maintain Department for Women and Gender Equality’s funding in the 2025 budget. rachelgilmore.substack.com/p/getting-th...

@cupescfp.bsky.social convention is always so fun because you don’t know who you’re going to run into! @avilewis.ca and @faejohnstone.bsky.social are spending some time with us this week ♥️

Is PM Carney abandoning women, girls, and queer people in his austerity agenda? My latest in the Hill Times. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

Proud to join 2SLGBTQI+ activists like @faejohnstone.bsky.social at the Parliamentary Reception last night. As an associate member of the Canadian Pride Caucus, I am committed to using my voice as a parliamentarian and ally to defend and protect 2SLGBTQI+ rights in Canada and around the world.

Johnstone: Queers for Palestine was right to disrupt the Pride parade Writing this was scary and hard, but it felt important. It felt necessary. No Pride in Genocide. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/quee...

Ottawa Trans March is happening on August 22nd at 6pm! I'll see you there!!!

If we don't see new investments (like in the upcoming federal budget) in Women and Gender Equality Canada, the department will see an 80% budget reduction by 2027-2028. Cuts will jeopardize 🇨🇦's progress towards gender equality & 🏳️‍🌈 rights. Take action: www.momentumcanada.net/cuts

I'm listening to Ezra Klein podcast ft Sarah Mcbride and I would encourage all my trans activist pals to give it a listen too. Feel how you want about either of them. But there are some nuggets of wisdom I think we must hear. open.spotify.com/episode/1Ryl...

Me: I need a new tattoo. That'll ~fix me~> Also me: unable to make decisions about what tattoos I WANT.

Elect Women, Oust Bigots! Very cool to have met Premier Susan Holt of New Brunswick today. Shared my gratitude for her support of trans youth and their families, and spoke with her team about opportunities for further action and leadership on 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ issues!

She's on a Mission to Fix the Vibes.

Fantastic! Alt: The Manitoba Legislature has passed Bill 43, adding Gender Expression to the provincial Human Rights Code. This victory strengthens human rights and will create a safer Manitoba for all.

GUESS WHO JUST ACCEPTED AN OFFER ON HER HOUSE!!!! ME! ITS ME!!! End of my homeowner era and I am SO HAPPY ABOUT IT (weird I know). What's next? Who TF knows! But I am feeling FREEEEEE.

Okay gays who educate the heteros: We've retired the gender unicorn. Right?!?! Please?!?!? I hate it. I hate every variation on it. It's infantilizing. It's cringe. It's also ineffective.

The Manitoba legislature has passed Bill 43, adding gender expression to the provincial human rights code. In this doom and gloom climate, it's important to mark victories like this, to remember that despite the rise of the far right, we can still organize and win for 🏳️‍🌈 people.

USA permanently dissolved their national program for HIV/AIDS support & removed themselves from the international group. Globally, they funded 90% of PrEP and 73% of HIV funding.

Read this: ‘Death Before Detransition’: Trans Americans seek safety in Canada: ricochet.media/justice/poli... Then, join our call for enhanced asylum access for trans refugees, including those fleeing the Trump regime: www.momentumcanada.net/pathways

The Canadian Medical Association has filed a legal challenge against the Government of Alberta to protect the rights of patients and uphold the integrity of our healthcare system. Parents, youth and physicians know best - not power hungry politicians.

“Canadians are not just cogs in an economic machine, and they want to see their leaders speaking up for their values. That means Prime Minister Carney needs to speak up for us, and continue the work to advance equality and uphold freedom and human rights.” www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

If the Liberals want to uphold their election promise to protect vulnerable communities, it requires ‘speaking up for us’ and not ceding the public debate to their opponents, says Queer Momentum’s Fae Johnstone. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/0...

How do we (queer advocates and organizations) adapt to a new government and a (painfully) tumultuous landscape? Come hang out with me and my pals on Tuesday at 5:30 as we share our take and our tips! Register here: www.momentumcanada.net/webinar

I ended a keynote yesterday with the line "Let's make Canada Gay Again" and got a standing ovation from a bunch of (predominately white, older, straight men) workers. I'm here for the struggle, for the movement, but you better bet I'm gonna have a laugh doing it 🔥😅

Now is the time. Queer and trans people are looking to the Government of Canada for bold leadership. Will they step up in our time of need? We will organize to ensure they do. Because freedom is for everyone, and hate hurts all our families.

I have an evening free in Quebec City tomorrow night. I want to treat myself to a fancy dinner. Where should I go? 👀

The girls and gays got our minister back! Congratulations, @rechievaldez.bsky.social! I look forward to working with you to advance equality, freedom and human rights for women and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. Take note: this didn't just happen. Our collective advocacy MADE it happen 🔥 @momentumcanada.net

Tomorrow's the day! It's not too late: send PM Carney an email calling for a Minister for Women, Gender Equality, and 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities: www.momentumcanada.net/wage

New hair new ME! Goth girl fae is making a comeback.

Mentally I'm here. Physically I am also here.

Signed and shared! In spite of the Liberal win in the election, populism is alive and infecting our culture. Women and queer/trans people are still in the crosshairs. We need visible support at all levels of government. #2slgbtqia+ #cdnpoli #canadasky #humanrights

We saw a decline in queer representation in the recent election. Fewer 🏳️‍🌈 candidates on the ballot, and fewer elected to parliament. That makes a Minister of Women, Gender Equality and 🏳️‍🌈 Communities all the more critical. Add your name: momentumcanada.net/wage

We need a Minister for the gays, the gals and the rest of us!! A Minister isn't a be all to end all, but without one, we wouldn't have much of the (Sexy!! Powerful! Good!!) feminist policy we are so proud of in Canada. Policy that makes life better for EVERYONE. We need our Minister back.

Hey Carney! Gives the gays and gals back our minister! Pretty please? The election might be over, but our advocacy isn't! Soon, PM Carney will announce his new cabinet. We need to make sure it includes a Minister of Women, Gender Equality & 🏳️‍🌈 communities. Add your name: momentumcanada.net/WAGE

This election, 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies came together to do something incredible - a united, nation-wide queer election campaign on an historic scale. I am so proud of what we achieved. We emerge from this election stronger than ever, ready to face the challenges ahead.

If you've got a meltwater account please slide into my DMs? 🥺

Jamil Jivani for CPC leader. Please, make it easy for the left.

Please note that I have no serious thoughts or organizational affiliation on election nights.

I am sad as I really wanted to unleash the homosexuals.

We the Gays Have Avoided the Worst Possible Outcome. I credit the transgenders.

Will the far right take over Canada as well? Or will it be more centrism to also exacerbate wealth inequality? Or perhaps a secret third thing? The rise and takeover from the French?! The British? FIND OUT! 7PM Canadian Election LIVE with super guests 🍿 youtube.com/theserftimes

Come watch the Canadian election with special guests 🥳 @rachelgilmore.bsky.social @onetopic.bsky.social @steveboots.bsky.social @mapletakes.bsky.social @faejohnstone.bsky.social @youcaughtscott.com LIVE AT 6:30 PM PST twitch.tv/theserfstv youtube.com/theserftimes

Vote today, like you care for your queer and trans loved ones.

Polls are open NOW. Go vote! Text your friends to vote! Don't miss your chance! Got questions? Check our voter info page here: www.dragthevote.ca/voterinfo

Okay sluts. You know what to do. No sex for non-voters*. *Exceptions apply for those who can't vote

I voted. Took less than 30 minutes. Now it's your turn. Go vote. For freedom. For human rights. For a better future. Vote for the queer kids who can't vote, but whose rights are on the line. Vote.

Go vote or I will unleash the homosexuals. Is this a threat? A promise? Maybe it's both.

Okay my loves. It's the big day. Be Gay, go vote. Text your friends. Text your exes. Tell them to go VOTE.