Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
@tmziniuk.bsky.social
Editor, writer, media-maker, parent.
Past lives in activism and community radio.
Likes: menus, comics, lists, farmers markets, good poetry, bad TV.
By day: managing editor @ Xtra Magazine
Past lives in activism and community radio.
Likes: menus, comics, lists, farmers markets, good poetry, bad TV.
By day: managing editor @ Xtra Magazine
Launched a big and longtime coming project at Xtra today! It's Banned Books Week and we're championing the freedom to read. Read Banned Books. Keep up the fight against the censorship of LGBTQ2S+ content, identities and lives.
Introducing “Comics Against Censorship,” a new series of five original comic works diving into how queer and trans people grapple with censorship, guest edited by “Gender Queer” author Maia Kobabe xtramagazine.com/series/comic...
Comics Against Censorship | Xtra Magazine
"Comics Against Censorship" is a five-part series of original comics focusing on themes of LGBTQ2S+ censorship, from the actions of Danielle Smith’s Alberta government to the experiences of affirming ...
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October 5, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Launched a big and longtime coming project at Xtra today! It's Banned Books Week and we're championing the freedom to read. Read Banned Books. Keep up the fight against the censorship of LGBTQ2S+ content, identities and lives.
My entire childhood happened while the Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka rapes, murders, and case did. The news has always been the scariest media.
In honor of scary media month: what is the first piece of media you remember truly frightening you as a child?
October 5, 2026 at 1:52 AM
My entire childhood happened while the Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka rapes, murders, and case did. The news has always been the scariest media.
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“Moonlight” remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible. xtramagazine.com/culture/moon...
I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later | Xtra Magazine
As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible
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October 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“Moonlight” remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible. xtramagazine.com/culture/moon...
My teen is a Wings fan and my coparent is a nerd. I am enjoying texting them in our group chat about George Lucas being at tonight’s playoff game.
October 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
My teen is a Wings fan and my coparent is a nerd. I am enjoying texting them in our group chat about George Lucas being at tonight’s playoff game.
Nobody told me watching basketball would keep me up so late
October 3, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Nobody told me watching basketball would keep me up so late
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The killing of a Filipina-American activist by the Armed Forces of the Philippines has exposed the increased and intersectional dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ environmental defenders abroad, writes @alessandrabergamin.bsky.social. xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined | Xtra Magazine
Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad
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October 2, 2026 at 8:38 PM
The killing of a Filipina-American activist by the Armed Forces of the Philippines has exposed the increased and intersectional dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ environmental defenders abroad, writes @alessandrabergamin.bsky.social. xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
Just received multiple emails asking me to review a product I purchased in April 2025
October 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Just received multiple emails asking me to review a product I purchased in April 2025
One more week to apply! Share with your smart video-forward journalist friends! Part-time hours; queer workplace, horrors (of the news cycle variety) and fun! Must be based in Canada. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/so...
Xtra Magazine hiring Social Video Producer in Canada | LinkedIn
Posted 11:32:14 PM. Do you want to help make the world better for queer and trans folks through social media?Xtra…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:43 PM
One more week to apply! Share with your smart video-forward journalist friends! Part-time hours; queer workplace, horrors (of the news cycle variety) and fun! Must be based in Canada. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/so...
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Entertainment journalist @trevellanderson.bsky.social revisits the release of “Moonlight” and reflects on its enduring influence on its 10th anniversary. xtramagazine.com/culture/moon...
I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later | Xtra Magazine
As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible
xtramagazine.com
October 2, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Entertainment journalist @trevellanderson.bsky.social revisits the release of “Moonlight” and reflects on its enduring influence on its 10th anniversary. xtramagazine.com/culture/moon...
Our culture editor, KC, really went for it @xtramagazine.com today. He chooses violence (and also to not be on this platform, specifically). xtramagazine.com/culture/tayl...
Taylor Swift is beyond cooked | Xtra Magazine
With “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the most popular artist of our generation has officially sold out. Her biggest fans are paying the price
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October 1, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Our culture editor, KC, really went for it @xtramagazine.com today. He chooses violence (and also to not be on this platform, specifically). xtramagazine.com/culture/tayl...
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A 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle volunteered in the Philippines. She was killed by the Philippine armed forces. Her name was Kai Sorem and this is her story. xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined | Xtra Magazine
Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad
xtramagazine.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
A 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle volunteered in the Philippines. She was killed by the Philippine armed forces. Her name was Kai Sorem and this is her story. xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
This isn't an easy read, but it is a worthwhile one.
Proud to have worked on this piece @xtramagazine.com and hope to have done it its subject matter justice.
@alessandrabergamin.bsky.social did a fantastic job honouring Kai, her family, values, and community.
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
Proud to have worked on this piece @xtramagazine.com and hope to have done it its subject matter justice.
@alessandrabergamin.bsky.social did a fantastic job honouring Kai, her family, values, and community.
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined | Xtra Magazine
Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad
xtramagazine.com
September 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
This isn't an easy read, but it is a worthwhile one.
Proud to have worked on this piece @xtramagazine.com and hope to have done it its subject matter justice.
@alessandrabergamin.bsky.social did a fantastic job honouring Kai, her family, values, and community.
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
Proud to have worked on this piece @xtramagazine.com and hope to have done it its subject matter justice.
@alessandrabergamin.bsky.social did a fantastic job honouring Kai, her family, values, and community.
xtramagazine.com/power/activi...
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BREAKING: Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx's charges are being thrown out.
she said they did a public service "at considerable personal cost."
she said they did a public service "at considerable personal cost."
September 29, 2026 at 4:10 PM
BREAKING: Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx's charges are being thrown out.
she said they did a public service "at considerable personal cost."
she said they did a public service "at considerable personal cost."
Hello, it is Monday now so perhaps people are thinking about work. Please consider sharing this job posting with smart Canadians who know about queer and trans issues and culture. Social video experience a must; journalism experience a huge asset. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Xtra Magazine hiring Social Video Producer in Canada | LinkedIn
Posted 11:32:14 PM. Do you want to help make the world better for queer and trans folks through social media?Xtra…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
September 28, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Hello, it is Monday now so perhaps people are thinking about work. Please consider sharing this job posting with smart Canadians who know about queer and trans issues and culture. Social video experience a must; journalism experience a huge asset. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
It is September and I have officially purchased my first holiday gift. It is almost October and Chanukah is early this year (and our family’s Oct-Nov is very intense with some big unknowns).
September 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM
It is September and I have officially purchased my first holiday gift. It is almost October and Chanukah is early this year (and our family’s Oct-Nov is very intense with some big unknowns).
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Xtra is hiring a social video producer! Remote (anywhere in Canada), part-time (21 hrs/wk), fun (I think)! We want someone experienced w/ social video & knowledgeable about LGBTQ2S+ politics & culture in Canada and the U.S.; the serious, the unserious, the discourse. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Xtra Magazine hiring Social Video Producer in Canada | LinkedIn
Posted 11:32:14 PM. Do you want to help make the world better for queer and trans folks through social media?Xtra…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
September 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Xtra is hiring a social video producer! Remote (anywhere in Canada), part-time (21 hrs/wk), fun (I think)! We want someone experienced w/ social video & knowledgeable about LGBTQ2S+ politics & culture in Canada and the U.S.; the serious, the unserious, the discourse. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Xtra is hiring a social video producer! Remote (anywhere in Canada), part-time (21 hrs/wk), fun (I think)! We want someone experienced w/ social video & knowledgeable about LGBTQ2S+ politics & culture in Canada and the U.S.; the serious, the unserious, the discourse. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
Xtra Magazine hiring Social Video Producer in Canada | LinkedIn
Posted 11:32:14 PM. Do you want to help make the world better for queer and trans folks through social media?Xtra…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
www.linkedin.com
September 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Xtra is hiring a social video producer! Remote (anywhere in Canada), part-time (21 hrs/wk), fun (I think)! We want someone experienced w/ social video & knowledgeable about LGBTQ2S+ politics & culture in Canada and the U.S.; the serious, the unserious, the discourse. www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/44...
A fun thing about being a gendered, bodied, person within diet culture is when the woman sitting next to you has to get her boyfriend to finish her meal because she is sooo full, and you are eating the same thing
September 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
A fun thing about being a gendered, bodied, person within diet culture is when the woman sitting next to you has to get her boyfriend to finish her meal because she is sooo full, and you are eating the same thing
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“We love seeing beautiful gay men make out onscreen, but there are others who deserve to see themselves as well,” says “Slo Pitch” director J Stevens. xtramagazine.com/culture/tv-f...
‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse | Xtra Magazine
Director J Stevens says the series brings “queer stupidity”—and joy—to our screens
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September 25, 2026 at 4:49 PM
“We love seeing beautiful gay men make out onscreen, but there are others who deserve to see themselves as well,” says “Slo Pitch” director J Stevens. xtramagazine.com/culture/tv-f...
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if the only outcome of reporting is harassment and meme-making, the story probably shouldn't have been reported.
September 24, 2026 at 8:49 PM
if the only outcome of reporting is harassment and meme-making, the story probably shouldn't have been reported.
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A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism.
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The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat | Xtra Magazine
A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism
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September 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM
A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism.
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The real question is: Can you be a managing editor during perimenopause? I know I don't remember things, so I write them down. Now I don't remember where I wrote them down. 🫠
September 24, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The real question is: Can you be a managing editor during perimenopause? I know I don't remember things, so I write them down. Now I don't remember where I wrote them down. 🫠
Sophie Cunningham's "Kick Rocks" shirt feels a little
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ALT: Flotus Flotus Jacket
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September 24, 2026 at 3:14 AM
Sophie Cunningham's "Kick Rocks" shirt feels a little
Anyone else miss when the internet discourse cycle was about bringing iced coffee to a job interview?
September 24, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Anyone else miss when the internet discourse cycle was about bringing iced coffee to a job interview?
Sometimes it's hard to choose a writer for a story; sometimes you literally know someone whose social media handle is @lezzie-borden.bsky.social
In an attempt to tell a tale of lesbian revenge in the fourth season of “Monster,” “The Lizzie Borden Story” butchers the historical record. xtramagazine.com/culture/lizz...
‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge | Xtra Magazine
In rewriting Lizzie Borden’s story, Ryan Murphy’s show sensationalizes women’s violence
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September 23, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Sometimes it's hard to choose a writer for a story; sometimes you literally know someone whose social media handle is @lezzie-borden.bsky.social