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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 12h

And my nervous system couldn’t handle Scream so we’re watching Hotel Transylvania (again)

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 14h

Forever weighing my "I should buy tickets now" urge against the Will-I-actually-be-up-for-this? reality. And this is deep Toronto + chronic illness at play.

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 1d

Midnight, October 2025. Reading about Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thorton.

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 1d

Actually, I do think the cauliflower Sonny Angel is a good Halloween costume idea, thank you

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 1d

Is a reason to consider cohabitation having someone to hold your head onto your body when it feels like it is going to explode and has for a solid week? Asking for definitely myself.

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 2d

I am 19 minutes into this movie and I can't understand how this has a target market that is not singularly me. (I have also watched movies the day they came out maybe twice ever.)

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 5d

Is Maintenance Required gonna be You’ve Got Mail?

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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 3d

Grace Byron’s debut novel examines a terrible consequence of the stripping back of trans rights: it’s easier for trans women to hurt one another, and to accept circumstances that to most people would be seen as unacceptable.

Grace Byron’s ‘Herculine’ shows what a trans cult might actually look like | Xtra Magazine

Byron flips right-wing stereotypes about trans people with her frightening and funny debut novel

xtramagazine.com

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 3d

It's @nourabinakhoul.bsky.social on @emotrophywife.bsky.social, the FBI, and girls wanting to be beautiful.
xtramagazine.com/culture/book...

Grace Byron’s ‘Herculine’ shows what a trans cult might actually look like | Xtra Magazine

Byron flips right-wing stereotypes about trans people with her frightening and funny debut novel

xtramagazine.com

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 5d

As my child says, “You’ve Got Mail is a horror movie”

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You've Got Mail Horror 90's T-Shirt — Wavey Goods Co.

Her inbox holds unspeakable horrors.

www.waveygoods.com

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 5d

Is Maintenance Required gonna be You’ve Got Mail?

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 7d

But Dale, have you considered what life might be like if you just *didn’t* follow the news?

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 7d

I thought there being beads all over my apartment was over with the end of the Eras tour 😔😔

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 8d

www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...

'The Ultimatum: Queer Love' canceled after two chaotic seasons

Netflix is saying goodbye to the queer edition of The Ultimatum, which encouraged cast members to try out other relationships before committing to their own.

www.out.com

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 8d

I have the longest rant on cultural loops and lapsed collective memory and dominant queer culture to go on but maybe I just need to yell it at a friend (or, like, quit my job)

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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 8d

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 8d

A package I dropped off at the post office to be returned days ago has been re-delivered to my home

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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 8d

Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons

Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights | Xtra Magazine

Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons

xtramagazine.com

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Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 10d

Trans-affirming prison policies are threatened by a wave of right-wing transphobic attacks in Canada and the United States. We need a new approach to advocacy for Two-Spirit and trans prisoners—one that is based on Indigenous rights.

Trans prison policies aren’t just about gender—they are about Indigenous rights | Xtra Magazine

Trans-affirming prison policies are being revoked in parts of Canada and the U.S. We need to protect Two-Spirit and trans people in prisons

xtramagazine.com

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Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 11d

Bought Halloween movie tickets today 🎃🦇

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk @tmziniuk.bsky.social · 12d

My neighbours are gonna be thrilled to learn I put up Halloween decorations in September

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BC-CfE @bccfe.bsky.social · 14d

“We know HIV community services are critical: our research shows that people with strong social supports are much more likely to stay engaged in HIV treatment."

BC-CfE Senior Research Scientist Dr. Kate Salters spoke with @xtramagazine.com about the important role HIV service organizations play.

Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 15d

After 42 years, the AIDS Committee of Toronto is shutting its doors. What does this mean for the future of HIV service organizations in Canada?

Changing health landscape poses a questionable future for HIV organizations | Xtra Magazine

With the closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto, public health experts are wondering if this is the beginning of the end for HIV service organizations in Canada

xtramagazine.com

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JP Larocque @jplarocque.bsky.social · 14d

On one hand, yes -- the realities of those living with and affected by HIV has changed. But we're also experiencing a cultural regression, with vaccine denial, medical privatization, and the destruction of health resources for marginalized communities. Progress can be undone. This is scary.

Xtra @xtramagazine.com · 15d

After 42 years, the AIDS Committee of Toronto is shutting its doors. What does this mean for the future of HIV service organizations in Canada?

Changing health landscape poses a questionable future for HIV organizations | Xtra Magazine

With the closure of the AIDS Committee of Toronto, public health experts are wondering if this is the beginning of the end for HIV service organizations in Canada

xtramagazine.com