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Old politics in Vancouver’s new women’s library spark protest
Opinion

Old politics in Vancouver’s new women’s library spark protest

But both sides forget what a library is meant to do (Hint: curate books, not ban them)

February 10, 2017
How to really push back against conservative martyrs like that U of T prof
Opinion

How to really push back against conservative martyrs like that U of T prof

We need a new game plan to preempt people like Jordan Peterson

January 16, 2017
Message to Caitlyn Jenner: respond to trans protesters
Opinion

Message to Caitlyn Jenner: respond to trans protesters

You booked a speaking tour, now show up and listen, says trans writer

February 11, 2016
Bad Canadian laws and the best way to change them
Opinion

Bad Canadian laws and the best way to change them

Trans rights, sex work and Canada’s flawed electoral system

September 3, 2015
Access to US military casts trans culture wars in new light
Opinion

Access to US military casts trans culture wars in new light

As more closets open, conservative institutions can’t be ignored

August 27, 2015
Lessons from Michfest decision to fold rather than change
Opinion

Lessons from Michfest decision to fold rather than change

How will herstory remember trans-exclusive lesbian festival?

April 27, 2015
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Why Michfest’s ongoing trans exclusion no longer matters
Opinion

Why Michfest’s ongoing trans exclusion no longer matters

Trans activists have bigger fish to fry

March 26, 2015
Is the trans tide finally turning on MichFest?
Opinion

Is the trans tide finally turning on MichFest?

More groups challenge Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival’s exclusion

August 9, 2014
Lu’s women-born-women policy
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Lu’s women-born-women policy

Pharmacy designed to serve women only serves some

August 12, 2009
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