A Canadian analogue to the social significance of the #StonewallUprising happened on #ThisDayInHistory in 1981. In #OperationSoap (such a tacky name), #police in #Toronto raided four gay bathhouses, arresting almost 300 people. Most charges were dropped due to the public furore.

On this day in queer history: July 18, 1981

Police raided Toronto’s Pride Day, arresting activists and sparking protests. The event transformed Pride into a political movement in Canada.

#QueerHistory #TorontoPride #OperationSoap #PrideIsPolitical #Pride365 #OnThisDay #QueerCanada

If you truly care about protecting children, then let’s have that conversation—with evidence, accountability, and without scapegoating marginalized communities. #ProtectKidsWithFacts #LGBTQ #DragIsNotDangerous #SpringfieldMO #Pride2025 #CallOutHate #FactsOverFear #OperationSoap #lgbtqcommunity

OPERATION SOAP - Toronto 🧵

Since at least the 1970s, the #TorontoPolice have considered the people with whom they're sworn to protect and serve as the enemy.
In the 70s, it was our #LGBTQ+ Community. They raided bathhouses in downtown Toronto for #OperationSoap in 1981. Their most recent bathhouse