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Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before
Key figures from censorship fights in the 20th century reflect on what we can learn from them today
Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere
Trans Albertans reflect on what makes their home province special, even in the wake of Premier Danielle Smith’s legislative attacks and book restrictions
Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics
From social media platforms to payment processors, new restrictions are making it harder for webcomic artists to exist
How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students
As an affirming librarian, my work is not indoctrination. It is celebration
As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is
There are thousands of people taking a stand against censorship. I hope that reading these comics might inspire you to join them
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Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship
“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories
I’m still basking in the “Moonlight” 10 years later
As a remastered version of the Oscar winner returns to theatres this month, it remains a reminder of what a bold, uncompromising vision can make possible
Taylor Swift is beyond cooked
With “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” the most popular artist of our generation has officially sold out. Her biggest fans are paying the price
On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe proves just how singular she is
For much of her career, Tinashe has been dogged by comparisons to other artists. She’s fighting back the best way she can: by making great music
The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined
Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad
The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives
In elections across Canada, centre and left-wing politicians can’t let anti-trans arguments set the terms of the conversation
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‘Slo Pitch’ is swinging to end the one-season queer TV curse
Director J Stevens says the series brings “queer stupidity”—and joy—to our screens
The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat
A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism
I’m fat. My partner is trans. I’ve never felt so understood
Our unruly bodies continue to surprise me in their overlapping struggles
For trans New Brunswickers, healthcare access remains spotty
In the absence of an LGBTQ2S+ clinic, patients are sent on scavenger hunts for providers
‘Monster’ butchers queer history to tell a tale of lesbian revenge
In rewriting Lizzie Borden’s story, Ryan Murphy’s show sensationalizes women’s violence
Macklemore’s “Same Love” was good, actually
After being dropped by Ed Sheeran’s tour for pro-Palestine comments, the public is waking up to how legit Macklemore actually is
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