Tabatha Southey🇨🇦

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Tabatha Southey is a freelance writer who is based, in Toronto. She/Her. Bylines Globe and Mail, Macleans, Foreign Policy, National Post, Toronto Life, Explore Magazine and more, author of three books, and the River-Daughter. 🇨🇦

A NYTs headline that reads: Vance Faces a High-Profile Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks Vance Faces a High-Profile Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks
Cover of the book David P. Auerswald and Philippe Lagassé, and Stephen M. Saideman Overseen or Overlooked: Legislators, Armed Forces, and Democratic Accountability, Stanford University Press, 2025. Black and white text with a red tinted photo of The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, arriving at Westminster Palace.
Post @whytepaper.bsky.social that reads “She proved that sucking cock isn't a viable campaign strategy”
a tweet from Ben Ryan that reads: A must read from @CatRosenfeld: a 1920s doctor with a phoney insanity cure was hailed as a hero. It’s a cautionary tale for today. A combination of self-delusion and self-righteousness is a sure-fire way for experts to lose our trust. “And just last month a comprehensive review by British paediatrician Hilary Cass said that when it comes to gender, affirming medical care for children— whose FAC countless people have been smeared as trans robotic bigots for questioning—‘we have no good evidence on the long-term outcomes.’”
A lack and white still from the film Ice Cold in Alex. One man is at the wheel of a truck, looking steadfastly ahead, two other also somewhat uniformed men look on. A uniformed woman is in the far seat look. It is clear it is hot.
Text in The Guardian reading: Team GB skier Gus Kenworthy has launched a blistering attack on US Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers by urinating the words “Fuck Ice” on the snow just before the start of the Winter Olympics. In a post on Instagram the 34-year-old, who will compete for Team GB in the free-ski half-pipe in Milano Cortina, also urged Americans to write to their senators to “rein in” ICE and border patrol.
Two whippets wearing coats in the snow at the lake.
Epstein Library search page. The name Thiel is in the search bar. Text below the bar reads “Showing 2691 to 2696 of 2696 results.”
Follow up tweet from Claire Lehmann that reads: Where's the evidence of corruption? Am just not seeing it.
Screen on a cell phone that reads sleep/wake up No Alarm
The same table with the snow much much higher. You can no longer see the legs.
A patio table in a backyard surrounded by snow with close to three feet of snow on top of it. It’s snowing.
A picture of me standing in the snow in front of a green house and done of the Toronto skyline. I am wearing a big off-white fur coat and an enormous off-white fur hat.
The header for an Atlantic article that reads: “The decision to recognize the indigenous claim to Canadian land is a misstep, David Frum writes: ‘Just when Canada most urgently needs to jump-start the country’s economic growth, the country’s courts are inventing new obstacles to development.’” The illustration is a photograph of an Indigenous woman who is wrapped in a blanket. She is looking away from some modern buildings in the background. No name accompanies her photo.
Steve Bannon laughing joyously, standing right next to Noam Chomsky. They seem to have their arms around each others backs. Chomsky appears to be taking animatedly. He is gesturing and smiling.
A tweet from Frederick Smith @agooddoggy that reads: I remember pre-Musk that my trending news feed was mostly Toronto Star links and daily op-eds from @TabathaSouthey of all people. It wasn’t just biased, it was utterly ridiculous.
Hey Facebook, post from the girl guide of Canada that reads: Inclusion makes Girl Guides of Canada stronger. It ensures that girls and youth have a place to build confidence, develop the skills to thrive and connect with a community that sees them for who they truly are. Girl Guides of Canada welcomes all girls – cisgender and transgender – as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on and are driven by the experience of girls. Learn more about our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility at girlguides.ca/inclusivity
A Christmas tree in the window of a shop made entirely of pink ballet point shoes.
A Trump tooth social post that reads: There is a new word for a TRUMP REPUBLICAN, which is almost everyone (great policy is the key!) is it TREPUBLICAN??? Or, TPUBLICAN???
A screenshot of a Facebook post where a person named Andy ask the Well now “What the hell is transgender?” The Royal Canadian Air Force account response with “That’s a pretty big question asked in a pretty small way, Andy. ‘Transgender’ putting describes someone whose gender – who they know themselves to be – doesn’t match the sex they were assigned at birth. It’s not new, and it’s certainly not a fad. People have lived this experience for as long as people have existed; we’re just finally talking about it openly. You don’t have to fully understand it right away, most learning takes time, but we can always start from a place of respect. That’s how decent folks handle things they’re still getting used to.”
A fat squirrel, staring straight into the camera. He standing in front of a tree.
A handsome older middle-aged man with a pigeon on his arm and some handmade lamented Blue Jays logo posters in his hand, sits at the busy corner of Yonge College. He is wearing a baseball cap and there is a cup for donations.
A photo of Catherine McKenna sitting on a chair on a stage wearing a bright pink dress while being interviewed, behind her is a large blowup of her new book “Run Like a Girl.”
Still from All the President’s Men, Robert Redford on the phone at a desk in a newsroom.
Nine small aircraft (the CT-114 Tutor) The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, flying in tight formation against a blue sky with a white cloud.
National Post headline that reads: IDF kills Hamas terror cell leader posing as ‘Al Jazeera’ journalist.
National Post headline that reads: IDF kills Hamas terror cell leader posing as ‘Al Jazeera’ journalist.
A large crowd of supporters with pro trans rights signs.
Marchers with signs, big crowd
A picture of some lovely ladies at the start of trans march Toronto. A big crowd.
Screenshot of newspaper article that reads: A lawyer representing Callan Foote, one of the five former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team who are on trial after being charged with sexual assault, suggested Tuesday the complainant in the case has had “an agenda” by referring to the defendants throughout the trial as “men” rather than “boys.”
Text in bold font that reads: We cannot predict the contours of America’s political system or societal order five or ten years from now. In a stable democracy, the range of plausible outcomes should be narrow. But for America, it now includes complete democratic breakdown and full-blown despotic rule
Screen shot of Erin O’Toole retweeting this video with text that reads: Love this message. Glowing hearts from coast to coast to coast. 🇨🇦
Tweet form Clair Lehmann that reads: Yes. Moving our social world online is having weird effects, one of them being the empowerment of psychopaths. They glom onto whatever ideological fashion is in vogue using it as a cover for their own self interest.
Two different company logos for Therme, one in Budapest, one in Erding. Both are of Botticelli’s Venus.
A tweet from Matt Gaetz that shows a Polymarket chances to win chart that has Carney at 75% and Poilievre at 25%, his post reads: Carney won’t do well in the upcoming debate. Take Pierre now!
A picture of Poilievre at a podium and a tweet that reads: Pierre Poilievre dismisses a follow-up question from CTV's Judy Trinh on the Modi connection story by labeling her as a protestor as he moves on to another question in French. It is retweeted with: He ain’t Carney. So be prepared to be put in your place. #ctvsmackdown
Screenshot of text from Globe and Mail that reads: that’s why Poilievre turned up the attacks on Monday morning, calling the liberal leader’s past governor of the bank of England and bank of Canada posts ‘trophy titles’, and accusing him of making ‘false resume’claims.
A picture of a middle-aged woman with a headline, subhead that reads:, She marched against Trump in 2017. Now, she says, ‘just let it all burn.’ Democrats are struggling to match the massive “resistance” movement that sprang up in Trump’s first term — and battling cynicism among their own voters.
Picture of me standing in front of a van wearing overall Tabatha’s window replacement.
Text that reads: If the Jays demographic is a gauge of the Canadian population we’re doomed !!! Everyone drinking American beer and I was in the minority when it came to sitting for the American anthem
Group chat message beside Hegseth avatar: •“1410: More F-18s LAUNCH (2nd strike package)” •“1415: Strike Drones on Target (THIS IS WHEN THE FIRST BOMBS WILL DEFINITELY DROP, pending earlier ‘Trigger Based’ targets)” •“1536 F-18 2nd Strike Starts – also, first sea-based Tomahawks launched.” •“MORE TO FOLLOW (per timeline)” •“We are currently clean on OPSEC”—that is, operational security. •“Godspeed to our Warriors.”
Tweet from Karolyn’s Leavitt, @presssec, Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary that reads: Jeffrey Goldberg is well-known for his sensationalist spin. Here are the facts about his latest story: 1. No “war plans” were discussed. 2. No classified material was sent to the thread. 3. The White House Counsel’s Office has provided guidance on a number of different platforms for President Trump’s top officials to communicate as safely and efficiently as possible. As the National Security Council stated, the White House is looking into how Goldberg’s number was inadvertently added to the thread. Thanks to the strong and decisive leadership of President Trump, and everyone in the group, the Houthi strikes were successful and effective. Terrorists were killed and that’s what matters most to President Trump
A red and black sign that reads: True North, a day of national solidarity. Together, we stand not just for our sovereignty, but in solidarity with those resisting fascism across the globe. “This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” John Diefenbaker. March 24th 2025, 4 to 8 pm at every US consulate in Canada. Calgary, Halifax, Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver Winnipeg.
Tweet from the NYTs that reads: “Ivanka Trump told us she wants to be a moderating force. Here's a look at her West Wing agenda.” With a screenshot of a deadline that reads “I’m his daughter I’ve known him his entire life. He trusts me.”
Video of O Canada bring performed at a National Ballet of Canada, audience is standing and often singing.
Pierre Poilievre tweet that reads: Mark Carney has nothing but slogans. I have a plan to put Canada First.
A tweet from @zitsdale who has a Canadian flag in his bio that reads: Trump said Canada could keep its socialist healthcare system as the 51st State, as long as we can continue to fund it. So there goes most Canadians'reason for rejecting Statehood. But we should look at a new system anyway, with less government and more freedom of choice.
Tweet from Bob Rae that reads: This is not the first outbreak of Expansionist Fever in American history, but in signing the UN Charter, all countries agreed to put this nonsense behind them. As put forward by the US administration it represents a clear and present threat to Canada’s territorial integrity, a breach of Article 4 of the UN Charter. Other countries should take note. Do not go quietly into this dark night.
Photo of Toronto’s Zanzibar strip club. The marquee reads: 75 topless bottomless vixens. Canadian lap dance’s tariff free
A tweet from Robert Benzie that reads: Premier Doug Ford defends his friend Wayne Gretzky. "I talked to Wayne the other day and he was so choked up talking to me. He is a patriot. He loves Canada. He never gave up his Canadian passport. Just give him a break."
A tweet from Robert Benzie that reads: Premier Doug Ford defends his friend Wayne Gretzky. "I talked to Wayne the other day and he was so choked up talking to me. He is a patriot. He loves Canada. He never gave up his Canadian passport. Just give him a break."
A photograph of a white pick up truck with a Canada flag on the back and a sign that says “Unvaxxed sperm is the next bitcoin.”
A photograph of a young man with long hair being sworn into the navy by a woman there are two Canadian flags.
Video footage of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking at the Invictus Games in BC and mingling with the crowd.
An Elon Musk tweet that reads: I am endlessly amused by the infinite indignities I suffer on the very platform that I own
A Poilievre tweet reading: Dr. Lewis was right. Weird, woke Liberals pushed us to eat bugs. Now, we know they wasted $9 million of your tax dollars on their oddball dietary obsession. Can you believe we have such strange people running our country? Sign here to stop their woke agenda:
Post from Donald Trump that reads: He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.
Screen shot of Washington Post column that reads: Opinion Jason Willick Trump’s Justice Department bungles the Eric Adams case dismissal The department created the ugly impression that raw politics controls its decision-making.