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The many eras of the AIDS Committee of Toronto—including its final bow
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The 20th-century journal that challenged the gender binary
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The ruling is the latest case to tackle parental rights and religion in public schools
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In “Staying Power,” kink and community help Sharman navigate parenthood, divorce and the death of her mother
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Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship
“This series seeks to counter suppression with a joyful, unruly, fierce collection of comics highlighting and celebrating the perseverance of storytelling under fire,” says Kobabe
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8 Alberta community leaders share their resources for trans youth
From summer camps to affirming churches, advocates say trans youth in the province aren’t alone
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