Episode
Mayor Cuts Off Teen at Pride Event
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Cambridge, Ontario, is roiled after Mayor Jan Liggett silenced 17-year-old Sophie Mills during a Pride flag-raising event, interrupting her speech about a controversial Facebook post by Councillor Adam Cooper. The mayor called the remarks disrespectful, despite Cooper having already faced sensitivity training for violating council conduct after sharing a divisive meme. The incident ignited online outrage, with Mills’s mother sharing video of the interruption and sparking widespread support. Mills later delivered a more powerful speech at another Pride event, saying she felt censored but now stands stronger. Grand River Pride co-founder voiced shock and disappointment, citing long-standing tensions between the mayor’s office and the Pride community, calling for an apology and systemic change to rebuild trust. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/13996db3e1a09620