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Hamilton Spectator
20-05-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Groups spend day to honour 2SLGBTQIA+ cleaning up around Finlay Bridge
The Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat & District was joined Saturday by the Medicine Hat Skateboard Association for the second annual cleanup of Finlay Bridge and area in honour of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The day, initiated in 2004, aims to draw awareness to the struggles faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals both close to home and around the world. The date, May 17, was selected to commemorate May 17, 1990, when the World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. To hold space for the date, the Prairie Pride Guild organized a cleanup of Finlay Bridge and the surrounding area. 'This day is, of course, to bring awareness to the discrimination and violence that the 2ALGBTQIA+ community faces, and so we just wanted to do something good in the community, give back and also hold space and raise awareness for those people,' said Kimberly Large, a director with the Guild. This year, they were joined by a number of allies from the MHSA, who pledged their afternoon despite the drizzle to doing some good in the city they call home. 'We are just so happy to be out here and support what the Guild has going on. We just came in as a support, we believe in what they're doing,' said Davie James with MHSA. 'We're collecting trash. We're going to go cook some hot dogs after. We're always super grateful when we see community groups in motion, out there making a change and really being a part of said community.' The turnout to this year's cleanup was significantly larger than the prior year, noted Large, and they hope this is a sign of things to come for being able to do their part in the city and to stand proud as members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
CTV News
18-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Montrealers brave the rain to march for International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
Hundreds rallied in downtown Montreal on Saturday for the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
What you need to know about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT)
Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. Keep up with the latest in + news and politics. IDAHOBIT is a decentralized observance, with organizations and individuals everywhere free to hold whatever kind of event they choose. It is managed by a coalition of activist groups, some regional and some organized around a certain governments and other institutions have recognized the day, including the European Parliament and most United Nations agencies. Former President Joe Biden recognized it several times. Related: These are the top 10 European countries for LGBTQ+ rights and travelRelated: What states are the most dangerous for LGBTQ+ people? Here are the worst 15 The day was first observed in 2004 "to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics," according to the IDAHOBIT website. It is now celebrated in countries around the world, both where queer rights flourish and even in places that are lacking protections for LGBTQ+ people. May 17 was chosen because that was the date in 1990 when the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder. This year's theme is 'The power of communities.' ''The power of communities' reflects the diversity and richness within LGBTQIA+ communities, from the grassroots to the global, celebrating our varied and intersecting backgrounds, identities, and experiences. The theme for 2025 highlights the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity, recognising the contributions of human rights defenders, LGBTQIA+ civil society groups, allies, and millions of people in our communities who support human rights and collective liberation," organizers state on the website. Related: Related:
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boo-hoo! A petulant Trump whines about flying on the majestic Air Force One
A few years ago, I was flying back to New York City from Los Angeles. I sat in the very last row, where the seat doesn't recline — I mean, that really doesn't mean anything anymore, am I right? I stuffed my bag under the seat in front of me, which left me with no legroom. And here's the kicker: It was the middle seat on a full flight. Keep up with the latest in + news and politics. It was agonizing, and it doesn't end there. There were thunderstorms in NYC, which meant that we flew in circles above Newark Airport for a couple of hours. Next, we were running out of fuel, so we landed at a small Air Force base in Pennsylvania to refuel. By this time, we had been on the plane for over eight hours, and we proceeded to sit at that air base for another 90 minutes. Once airborne again, we couldn't land at any of the airports in NYC because of the storms, so we flew to Boston. It was a nightmare in the sky that never ended. Now, when I get a seat anywhere, even in the middle, and it isn't the last row, I celebrate. But my horrible experience pales in comparison to what Donald Trump has to deal with when he flies on renowned Air Force One. Returning from his Middle East gilded trip late this week, Trump sounded less than pleased with his flight itinerary. 'I leave now and get into a 42-year-old Boeing,' he griped to reporters. Boo-hoo, Donald. We feel so very sorry for you having to fly on the majestic Air Force One. Donald, how would you compare the following scenario to your experience on your personal luxury jet, which you call 'Trump One,' and your current shabby plane that is a hallmark of U.S. pride worldwide? It's arguably the world's most famous plane. Imagine instead, Donald, that you're flying back via the following scenario. You rush to the airport and finally make it to your gate after waiting in a security line that felt like an audition for Survivor. You board in Zone 5. You shuffle down the aisle like cattle, bumping shoulders and apologizing every 10 seconds. Wait a minute! You would definitely be one of those arrogant people who do not apologize. Related: What you need to know about the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) You reach your seat. Let's say it's 27 B. Middle. You stow your backpack under the seat in front of you, instantly losing six inches of legroom. You're overweight, Donald (morbidly obese), so your love handles are already overflowing into the seats next to you. Your knees, already wobbly, are now pressed up against a hard plastic tray table. Your elbows are engaged in Cold War-era diplomacy for the armrests, and your seatmate has just revealed a fetid tuna sandwich. Now, compare that to flying on your '42-year-old Boeing.' You sit comfortably in myriad rooms, offices, and gilded suites of Air Force One. It's a plane so luxurious it makes the Ritz-Carlton look like a Motel 6; nevertheless, you start complaining that it's not as nice as a Qatari 747 you might get for free. Trump is telling anyone stupid enough to believe him that the Qataris are falling over themselves to give him a $400 million plane that to his warped sense of entitlement makes Air Force One look like junk. Aww. Poor baby. The free world's most pampered frequent flyer wants an upgrade. This isn't just tone-deaf. Trump is in a full-blown braggadocio of entitlement. He is essentially and cluelessly lobbying for a foreign government to hand him a literal flying palace that he intends to keep after leaving office. Not only is it borderline illegal under U.S. ethics and national security laws (presidents aren't supposed to take foreign bribes, even if they come with gold-plated bathrooms), it's also grotesquely immoral. Experts say converting the Qatari 747 to meet U.S. security and communications standards could cost taxpayers $1 billion or more. That's right, a billion dollars so that Trump can have a shinier toy than the current marvel he's already been gifted by the American people. And that, of course, is Air Force One. It's technically the VC-25, so it is not just a plane. It's a 4,000-square-foot fortress in the sky. It has private sleeping quarters, an onboard medical suite, and even an emergency operating room, secure communications, two full-service kitchens that can prepare 100 meals at a time, and enough defensive technology to qualify as a mini Pentagon with wings. It is part presidential command center, part five-star hotel, and part flying tank. Trump, meanwhile, has his own Trump Force One, a Boeing 757 he used when he wasn't using a taxpayer plane, to fly to rallies and golf courses, retrofitted with gold-plated seat belt buckles, leather armchairs, and a 57-inch flat-screen TV. Which I assume has no remote control, since it's 'glued' to Fox News. His granddaughter recently gave the public a tour, which looked like the set of Succession if it had been designed by Liberace. But Trump still feels the need to moan about the fact that Air Force One doesn't quite match the glitz of a Gulf state dictator's private bird. He isn't just missing the point. He's proving it. Here we are in a moment when American air travel has become a test of physical endurance. Just ask any passenger rerouted through Newark Airport, where the only guarantee is that you will arrive somewhere, sometime, somehow, possibly with a new appreciation for the pain of a gout toe — trust me, it's hell on wheels, or feet.. The lines at Newark are endless. The delays are biblical. The only in-flight entertainment is listening to the flight attendants fight with gate agents over which flight deserves the one working jet bridge. And Trump wants to tell us Air Force One, with its gourmet meals, satellite communications, missile defense systems, and operating room, just doesn't cut it? You know what, Donald, if you're not happy with Air Force One, here's an alternative for you. We'll put you in the back row on a Newark-bound Spirit Airlines flight. No preboarding. No Secret Service. You'll pay $75 to bring a carry-on, and they'll still gate-check it. You'll sit next to a screaming toddler — we know how much you love kids! Whose parents are like your parents, convinced that their child is an angel who's just a bit cranky. Instead of your homemade hamburgers on Air Force One, your 'snack' will be a single sad Biscoff cookie and a plastic cup half full of your cherished Diet Coke (no, you cannot have the whole can). Then we'll delay the flight for three hours due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. We'll let you stew on the tarmac with nothing but a paper-thin seat and an angry bladder (from your half cup of Diet Coke). Only then can you tell us what flying really feels like. Until then, maybe keep your mouth shut about the horror of flying on Air Force One. Most of us would give anything for a flight where your knees aren't jammed into your rib cage, your chin isn't glued to your chest, and your neighbor doesn't take their socks off. Voices is dedicated to featuring a wide range of inspiring personal stories and impactful opinions from the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Visit to learn more about submission guidelines. Views expressed in Voices stories are those of the guest writers, columnists, and editors, and do not directly represent the views of The Advocate or our parent company, equalpride.
Cision Canada
17-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
Statement by Minister Rechie Valdez on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia Français
GATINEAU, QC, May 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), issued the following statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: "Every Canadian deserves the freedom to live a safe and healthy life, regardless of who they are or who they love. On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we reiterate our commitment in working with 2SLGBTQI+ communities to combat the stigma, discrimination, and violence they experience. This year's international theme, The power of communities, reflects the strength and resilience within 2SLGBTQI+ communities. Through the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan, we support those working to protect rights and advance equality for 2SLGBTQI+ communities. In addition, Canada's Action Plan on Combatting Hate will reduce the spread of hateful rhetoric and discrimination, helping to ensure that all marginalized communities are safer, and more respected. Through this Action Plan, 11 projects have received up to $8.4 million to combat hate toward 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and $3 million has been allocated in 2023-2025 to protect the safety of 2SLGBTQI+ people during Pride events. By harnessing the power of communities, we will achieve lasting change where everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, is treated with dignity and respect." Follow Women and Gender Equality Canada:
