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New report details online anti-trans hate following Tumbler Ridge shooting

The Canadian Anti-Hate Network analyzed the wave of anti-LGBTQ2S+ social media posts following the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge

By Mel Woods

We've Been Here

Parties and protests: The photographs of Phyllis Christopher

The iconic photographer captured textured, erotic and political images of San Francisco lesbians as they were

By Cody Corrall

Retracing Canada’s journey to Pride

Pride began with courage, community and a determination to be seen. Here’s how Canada’s Pride movement evolved into the celebration we know today.

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Business

LGBTQ2S+ customers buy less from brands that roll back inclusion: Report

New research from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation found that LGBTQ2S+ consumers represent more than US $3.9 trillion globally in purchasing power

By Mel Woods

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This 1919 gay rights movie was almost erased from history

“Different from the Others” is considered one of the first sympathetic portrayals of gay men on film. It was nearly destroyed

By Cody Corrall

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Remembering Duane Michals, the legendary gay photographer

The late gay artist redefined what was possible in fine art photography

By Cody Corrall

Youth

New study finds Canadian trans youth rarely detransition

A group of Canadian researchers found that 97 percent of youth who seek treatment for gender dysphoria still identify as trans years later

By Mel Woods

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The bleak history of the Toronto bathhouse raids

In 1981, Toronto police arrested nearly 300 gay men as part of a six-month undercover operation called “Operation Soap”

By Cody Corrall

Pride

Canada Post just debuted four new stamps honouring queer historic sites

Places of Pride features four new postage stamps commemorating places and events that are pivotal to the country’s queer history

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Justice

Trans youth sue to block Trump admin’s access to private health records

NYU Langone Health was subpoenaed last month for information about minors who received gender-affirming care from 2020 to 2026

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Drag

Patagonia v. Pattie Gonia: What the heck is going on?

Patagonia alleges that Pattie Gonia’s commercial use of a “near-copy” name poses “long-term threats” to their brand

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

Politics

What you need to know about new B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay

The new leader of British Columbia’s official opposition has said she’d ban gender-affirming care for young people if elected premier

By Mel Woods

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The queer photographer who fought fascism

Claude Cahun’s gender-bending self portraits were ahead of their time—and nearly erased from art history

By Cody Corrall

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The history of the first gay kiss on British TV

In 1970, Sir Ian McKellen and James Laurenson made history with a kiss in a filmed production of “Edward II”

By Cody Corrall

Censorship

FCC explores adding warning labels for trans content on TV

The U.S. government agency is taking comments on whether television ratings should be updated to signal “controversial gender identity issues”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods

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Remembering Jason Collins, the gay NBA player who changed the game

The late trailblazer made history when he came out in 2013

By Cody Corrall

Politics

U.S. counterterrorism strategy takes aim at ‘pro-transgender’ groups

The Trump administration’s updated counterterrorism strategy targets “left-wing extremists” and groups who are “radically pro-transgender”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods