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

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

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

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

Sports

A new era for women’s sports?

PWHL fans are packed in like sardines and there’s a line around the block. Hockey is driving a whole new game at queer bars

By Eve Cable

Youth

‘What if I’m next?’ Canadian trans youth see Nex Benedict’s death as a warning

Young people say adults, schools and politicians are failing them

By Nico Lang

Sports

Raising the bar: How an Edmonton gym is making exercise accessible

Run by queer and trans professionals, Action Potential Fitness was created with LGBTQ2S+ clients in mind

By Natasha Chiam

History

Where does ‘Be Gay, Do Crime’ even come from?

From graffiti to protests to band T-shirts, the phrase has become a vital part of queer culture

By Kevin Maimann

Immigration & Refugees

As war brings new oppression, queer Russians decide whether to stay or flee

With new elections on the horizon, more LGBTQ+ Russians than ever before are being pushed to leave the country

By Katie Marie Davies

Youth

After 1 Million March, LGBTQ2S+ youth face rise in bullying and fear of outing

Youth in Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan have reported an increase in harassment and mental distress since September

By Gabe Oatley

Education

Far-right groups turning to ‘lawfare’ tactic to push back against LGBTQ2S+ curriculum

Experts say the tactic is more about intimidation than legal enforceability

By Emma Arkell

Justice

Canada’s prison system is still vastly transphobic

Despite recent changes to Canada’s Human Rights Act, incarcerated trans people in Canada still face violence and discrimination

By Charlotte Dalwood

Trans Health

Inside the fight to add gender-affirming care to university health insurance plans

Students in British Columbia successfully campaigned to add gender affirming care to their school’s health insurance. That benefit is now available to 200,000 university students across Canada—but gaps remain

By Phoebe Fuller

Activism

Activists are teaming up to spotlight trans issues ahead of U.S. election

As anti-LGBTQ2S+ discrimination shakes the U.S. South, a non-profit and team of activists join together to bring visibility to trans lives in South Carolina

By Alina Kim