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In Canada: Tegan and Sara Lead Open Letter Campaign Against Anti-Trans Policies
Tegan and Sara lead an open letter against anti-trans policies and more Canada music industry news, including the loss of booking agent Pegi Cecconi.
Led by indie pop siblings Tegan and Sara, the open letter is an explicit pushback on recent and in-progress legislation that limits trans rights in several Canadian provinces. In February, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced plans for policy changes to LGBTQ+ health care, education and sports, including banning hormonal treatment and puberty blockers for trans youth. An obituary posted by Cecconi’s family on her Facebook page noted, “As social convenor, Pegi booked bands for school dances, an undertaking that required serious grit when dealing with both performers and patrons.
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