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MPP Joel Harden and Deana Sherif are both perennial protesters.

They have each participated in several anti-convoy, drag storytime, anti-anti-SOGI, and pro-Palestine demonstrations— sometimes, they stand side-by-side.

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Based on footage from June 9, 2023, MPP Joel Harden and Deana Sherif appear to know each other to some degree.

Joel threw himself between Deana and anti-SOGI counter protesters.

It is unclear whether he was trying to shield her, rein her in, or something else.

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Deana Sherif complained to Joel Harden that police did not shut down counter protesters, even though there was “enough violence.”

They commiserated over being assaulted, even though:

1) Deana gleefully instigated
2) Joel’s story was inconsistent

📸 Jun 9, 2023 (Deana Sherif)

Deana Sherif was involved in multiple violent acts, including one where she dragged a counter protester by the hair.

She says this was after being hit with a Bible, but her own livestream shows she made first contact and bragged about the fight.

📸 Jun 9, 2023 (Deana Sherif)

Joel Harden claimed he got punched in the face by a counter protester.

At that time, the NDP was pushing for “protest bubbles.” A hate-motivated incident against an MPP would have advanced that agenda.

However, Joel’s story did not withstand scrutiny once cross-referenced against footage, and key details changed over time, including adding reference to a megaphone.

On Dec 23, 2023, Deana Sherif received a by-law violation ticket for using her megaphone during a rally. She flounced off while continuing to use her megaphone.

On Dec 30, 2023, MPP Joel Harden received the same citation.

📸 Deana Sherif

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The protest circuit goes way deeper than by-law violations. It is about the interplay between civil liberties, public order, and institutions.

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