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Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence is on the rise. The media must step it up

The crisis needs meaningful, sustained coverage addressing the systemic issues that allow this violence to persist  

By Adam Rhodes
Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America
Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Anti-trans violence still a rising issue across North America

Perpetrators of anti-trans violence becoming emboldened, experts say 

By Adam Rhodes
There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools
Education

There is a crisis playing out in Canadian schools

The pipeline from misinformation to fear to hate is very clear, says teacher

By Rhea Rollmann
Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 
Immigration & Refugees

Canada’s immigration system is failing undocumented LGBTQ+ migrants 

Charles Mwangi, a bisexual refugee from Kenya, is in Canada now—but what the future holds for him is unclear 

By Byron Armstrong
Higgs’s defeat a relief to New Brunswick activists, but fight continues 
Activism

Higgs’s defeat a relief to New Brunswick activists, but fight continues 

A new Liberal government doesn’t automatically mean the undoing of a year and a half of anti-LGBTQ2S+ policy changes 

By Rhea Rollmann
The next ‘parental rights’ frontier? Getting kids out of school altogether
Education

The next ‘parental rights’ frontier? Getting kids out of school altogether

Christian Nationalists are encouraging parents to homeschool and avoid LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education

By Emma Arkell
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Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’
Youth

Americans parents of trans kids to their Canadian counterparts: ‘Have a plan’

Ahead of upcoming provincial elections, parents who’ve been there share what they’ve learned from the onslaught of anti-trans hate in America

By Nico Lang
Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues
Sports

Paralympians say the fight for queer- and trans-inclusive parasport continues

Ahead of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, athletes speak to the movement to make parasport more inclusive 

By John Loeppky
What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?
Politics

What is Canada doing to aid queer rights around the world?

Queer diplomacy is a vital tool for Canada

By Dale Smith
So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?
Sexual Health

So you accidentally ate poop. Now what?

Anal play during queer sex is bound to shake something loose. The question is: what happens when a little poop gets in your mouth?

By Kevin Hurren
Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing
Sports

Running groups are getting queers—and their hearts—racing

LGBTQ2S+ running groups are helping members find community, confidence and sometimes even love

By Paula Espinosa
Young and trans in Canada
Youth

Young and trans in Canada

Meet the young people and their families impacted by the surge in anti-trans policies across Canada

By Ziya Jones
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No Pride without solidarity
History

No Pride without solidarity

Queer activism has never been solely in the service of LGBTQ+ people

By Jake Hall
The pros and cons of travelling as a queer throuple
Travel

The pros and cons of travelling as a queer throuple

Booking for three adds a few twists (and benefits)

By Paul Gallant
Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies
Education

Canadian teachers face harassment in wake of ‘parental rights’ policies

Less support and more targeting is taking a toll on educators’ mental health

By Emma Arkell
The queer book bike serving Brooklyn
Activism

The queer book bike serving Brooklyn

Providing books for queer kids and teens is at the core of the Nonbinarian Book Bike’s mission

By Jill Webb
Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now
Activism

Unions have a long history of fighting for trans rights. And they’re not giving up now

Labour unions are massive players in Canadian society. Which is why it matters that they’re engaged in the fight for trans rights—and have been for decades 

By Charlotte Dalwood
Inside TransCare+, a new Canadian directory of trans health resources
Trans Health

Inside TransCare+, a new Canadian directory of trans health resources

This new site site aims to be the one-stop shop for Canadian trans healthcare

By Niko Stratis
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