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Poilievre and the Conservatives are going after DEI again
Politics

Poilievre and the Conservatives are going after DEI again

In a new petition, the party is calling for a return of “merit”

By Mel Woods
Remembering Miss Major in her own words
Proud Lives

Remembering Miss Major in her own words

The late Miss Major was a pivotal activist and organizer for trans liberation for decades

By Cody Corrall
Why the U.S. Supreme Court case on Colorado conversion therapy ban matters
Justice

Why the U.S. Supreme Court case on Colorado conversion therapy ban matters

How the U.S. Supreme Court rules on Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors will have massive implications for queer people in the U.S.

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Advocates slam surge of arrests at known New York City gay cruising spot
Cruising

Advocates slam surge of arrests at known New York City gay cruising spot

Twenty people were reportedly arrested at a cruising hot spot in Penn Station in a single day—and others have reportedly been taken into ICE custody

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Why is Elon Musk raging against a Netflix cartoon?
TV & Film

Why is Elon Musk raging against a Netflix cartoon?

Elon Musk and Libs of TikTok are calling for a Netflix boycott because of a trans character in “Dead End: Paranormal Park”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Canada warns travellers with ‘X’ gender markers about going to the U.S.
Politics

Canada warns travellers with ‘X’ gender markers about going to the U.S.

The updated advisory states that citizens with an “X” gender marker on their passport could face restrictions when entering the U.S. 

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
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Alberta professor put on leave amid harassment over Charlie Kirk posts
Censorship

Alberta professor put on leave amid harassment over Charlie Kirk posts

University of Alberta law professor Florence Ashley was temporarily put on non-disciplinary leave following social media posts they made about Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods
How fossil fuel billionaires are funding the anti-trans movement
Climate

How fossil fuel billionaires are funding the anti-trans movement

A report from “HEATED” and Atmos found sizable donations from fossil fuel companies and billionaires to anti-trans organizations

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications
Politics

Quebec bans gender-neutral pronouns from official government communications

Minister of the French Language Jean-François Roberge says it’s about preserving the French language

By Mel Woods
At least 43 outlets shared anti-trans misinfo after Charlie Kirk shooting: TJA
Politics

At least 43 outlets shared anti-trans misinfo after Charlie Kirk shooting: TJA

A report from the Trans Journalists Association found that 43 outlets published misinformation about “transgender ideology” after Charlie Kirk’s killing

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Kamala Harris backtracks on trans rights in new memoir
Politics

Kamala Harris backtracks on trans rights in new memoir

In her forthcoming memoir, “107 Days,” Kamala Harris writes that she understands “concerns” parents have about trans athletes in girls’ sports

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report
Politics

Alberta to use Notwithstanding Clause on anti-trans laws: report

Danielle Smith’s office has reportedly instructed government officials to prepare for using the clause, according to leaked correspondence

By Mel Woods
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Why is there an AI-generated image in a queer photography exhibit?
Art & Photography

Why is there an AI-generated image in a queer photography exhibit?

The “Queer Lens” exhibition features “Christian en el ‘Amor de Calle,’” the Getty Museum’s first AI-generated image

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
WeHo and Fire Island criticized for lowering Pride flags for Charlie Kirk
Politics

WeHo and Fire Island criticized for lowering Pride flags for Charlie Kirk

Following a directive from U.S. president Donald Trump, Pride flags were lowered in remembrance of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
3 great films from TIFF 2025
TV & Film

3 great films from TIFF 2025

Breaking down the movies from TIFF 2025 that should be on your radar

By Cody Corrall, KC Hoard
Toronto lesbians gather for ‘performative masc’ competition
Social Media

Toronto lesbians gather for ‘performative masc’ competition

Butches, studs and mascs gathered in Toronto to compete for the title of the “ultimate performative masc”

By Cody Corrall
Alberta book ban mess continues with updated ministerial order
Censorship

Alberta book ban mess continues with updated ministerial order

Premier Danielle Smith’s fave Ayn Rand is safe. Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” is not

By Mel Woods
Texas passes anti-trans bathroom bill after a decade of trying
Politics

Texas passes anti-trans bathroom bill after a decade of trying

After unsuccessfully trying at least 16 times over the past decade, Texas is set to be the latest U.S. state to ban trans people from public bathrooms

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
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