John Loeppky

I officially have a tv show launching today! History in 60 is a show, on @accessiblemedia.bsky.social, that takes a deep dive into Canadian disability history. It premiers today at 9 Eastern and I'm so thankful to have the team that we've had on this production! To learn more, visit h60.ca

As a journalist, I’ve covered the anti-trans movement in Canada for almost a decade at this point. There’s a lot of room for change from here. My advice tonight is that we all slow down, take a big breath, and ready ourselves for the actual fights to come—and don’t panic over the imaginary ones.

And yeah, there’s some alarm bells from what they’ve promised, like repealing SOGI and the parental rights stuff. But nowhere in their platform is an immediate trans health ban or bathroom bill or anything like that. Not to say that can’t ever happen. But it’s definitely not happening tomorrow.

First off, read @thetyee.ca and andrea’s work broadly. Second, I think a thing we don’t talk about enough—though there are people talking about it—is that media outlets are already seeing audiences rally against AI. AI changes the stories that drive revenue but that’s just a thing that happens.

Today @nickdnperez.bsky.social & I FINALLY published an investigation we — and a host of supporting @the74.bsky.social players — have been working on for months. TLDR: We crunched the $$$ to show how a controversial autism therapy is enriching private equity at the expense of vulnerable kids. 1/

Today I go from being on camera, to writing, to being on camera, to writing. And can I just say, I’m bad at being proud of myself but goodness gracious am I proud and grateful to have this life.

I will never stop recommending folks work with @tmziniuk.bsky.social and the folks @xtramagazine.com

Obviously going to use other avenues, but timely source request as I'm reporting on the recent Section 504 decision. DM's should be open or email John@Jloeppky.com. Looking to speak to lawyers with disability expertise (and lived experience if applicable).

John Loeppky's latest piece is up now at discojourno.com! ID: Black background with large condensed cream-colored text on the left reading “Iran skipping the World Wheelchair Basketball Championship raises new questions about para sport and geopolitics,” with “By John Loeppky” at the bottom left.

Adding voice to the pile to say I have heard good things about Ghost and use ConvertKit. I have

Just reposting this writeup of Ed Markey from @jloeppky.com and the good folks at @discojourno.bsky.social. Markey never abandoned disabled folks or trans folks and won his primary because of it. People aren't disposable and voters are people—they notice. discojourno.com/featured-spe...

sometimes when i get annoyed about people using AI for everything, I just remember "at least I will be able to think for myself in a decade and not be a zombie" and that gets me through the day

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I'm thinking genuine, I'm thinking intimate, I'm thinking 22,000 person capacity venue in the middle of one of the biggest cities in the world.

@jmcelroy.bsky.social Hi Justin, got a non CBC work question (related to Vancouver public transit) if you'd be open to dm'ing! Have a wonderful day!

Ask my friend and collaborator some questions!

Great 🧵 #disability #journalism #disabledwriters

Don't forget that we're always looking for folks to highlight as part of our 'Signal Boost' series! Send us an email today. IDs in thread.

Some days are filled with bad news and then you get an email that the biggest gripe with your niche laptop is going to be fixed and you become tempted (sorry @markyarm.bsky.social and all others I've pitched to over the years) to pitch a very niche PC hardware story on why this makes you happy.

Yes anding this to say, or--and I'm about to sound grumpy--it is being written about and readers (and this includes fellow journalists) are not reading broadly enough to find that coverage.

Canadian journalists, please help me out to spread the following message: If you are a freelancer with CBC (or an employee, but this is aimed at freelancers) who needs support given the current wildfires in Canada, please get in touch. John@Jloeppky.com.

Reposting with some of my reporting because Julia (a dear friend and colleague) won't mind. Image is of the politician in question waving. discojourno.com/featured-spe...

Don't miss this Thursday's DJA Community Meeting! ID: A flyer inviting people to a July 2026 Community Support Zoom Meeting. The design features a pale yellow background with the DJA logo in the upper left and a pink banner in the upper right that reads “Thursday!” in large white letters.

if generative AI was really inevitable we would see one person who fucks that uses it.

I was too busy getting stung by a swarm of wild bees this morning to boost this but uh I'm still 38 subscribers short of my goal. Progress has been slow! Please repost to help me out. The next edition of my newsletter drops Wednesday and will be subscriber-only, so it's a great time to join!

Resharing so people read @nikostratis.com but also to say, I worked in some of the evacuation centres in the late 2010's. It's an experience that I will never forget and both lots of media coverage and social media discourse on this is exhausting to read/watch.

For a possible journalism project. Looking for topics that may seem, at first glance, like they aren't connected to disability or disability culture. Please comment or DM any that you would like to see me cover!

To s.e's point, even figuring out who counts as a small business in the US and Canada is really odd. Depending on industry, gross revenue, headcount, and location. Case in point, the number is always higher than you'd expect.

Following up on this with reporting I helped with because my dear friend won't mind. If you want to read more about how disaster recovery doesn't meet the needs of disabled people, check out this article from @discojourno.bsky.social discojourno.com/national/dis...

If you're going to be mean to Julia, just be mean to me instead.

If anyone is looking for an experienced journalist (me) to teach at their university or college, please reach out. Finally feeling solid enough in my career to believe I can teach this as an instructor.

Rereading my MFA thesis (yes, really) and it's such an odd experience.

There is something vaguely dystopian about one of my Google accounts wishing me a belated happy birthday.

Is there a good article on how frustrating it is to try to learn web design when all of these platforms who used to be focused on learning boil down to "just use AI" whenever I search anything?

I'm looking for another org or two that could speak to local efforts to cut ties with an FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. A handful of cities have done it, including Portland and Oakland. I want to know who's next! 👀 This is for reporting @truthout.org. RTs appreciated #journorequest

Active shooter alert issued in Pelican Narrows, Sask. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Semi-regular reminder (especially with Pride season looming!) that I LOVE doing podcast/TV/radio/live event hosting, panels, and commentary! I will moderate your panel! Or come on your show and talk about gay stuff! Or also not gay stuff—I have range! Contact info, as always, in my bio ✨🌈

In case you missed it, a big project I worked on came out last week. I'd love to have you read it (and yes, Canadians, there's a lot of crossover even if the package is focused on the rural US)

A big project that I edited (my package editing debut) just launched today. Please give it a read and, if you're so inclined, support our work. Really proud of this. Thank you, also, to @grist.org for the support. discojourno.com/about-dja/dj...

Neurosurgery update! Please read, donate, share Good news: I’m approved for 2 more major lifesaving surgeries Bad news: There’s more physical damage, surgeries are costly & not covered in full by Medicare, I need more donations for this lifesaving care www.gofundme.com/f/help-emily...

Another day, another incredibly strong piece from @katelynburns.com

As someone who is currently writing about grief, and who has many friends and family with estrangement experience, I'm really thankful that this essay is out in the world. Kudos @ansonjtong.com.