Are there really fewer queer teens than there used to be?

Right-wing media says numbers of LGBTQ2S+ teens are dropping. But our existences are much more vast and rich than statistics could ever capture

By James Factora

Canadians deserve a prime minister with the political courage to defend 2SLGBTQ+ rights – and the conviction to turn his words into real action.

Canadians deserve a prime minister who boldly stands up for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and turns that commitment into action.

Created for Momentum

Activism

Kansas’ new ID laws are forcing trans people out of their homes. Some are choosing to stay and fight

In the wake of a bill that restricts access to bathrooms and invalidates state IDs, Kansans are organizing to support their trans friends

By Callie Byrnes

Politics

Confusion around federal powers is holding LGBTQ2S+ advocacy back

Getting the Canadian government’s attention means being strategic in our demands

By Dale Smith

Human Rights

The Canadian government’s curious silence on the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Türkiye

Several European countries and numerous organizations have spoken up, but Canada has neither joined in nor issued a statement of their own

By Dale Smith

Comics Against Censorship

As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is

There are thousands of people taking a stand against censorship. I hope that reading these comics might inspire you to join them

By Maia Kobabe

Comics Against Censorship

Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship

“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories

By Mel Woods

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined

Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad

By Alessandra Bergamin

Politics

The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives

In elections across Canada, centre and left-wing politicians can’t let anti-trans arguments set the terms of the conversation

By Mel Woods

Media

The lesbian bar discourse should have never left the group chat

A mainstream publication making queer and disabled people the butt of the joke isn’t just poor taste—it’s harmful journalism

By Oliver Haug

Politics

Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people

The Democratic party’s anti-trans heel turn could have drastic consequences beyond November’s midterms

By Katelyn Burns

Business

The trade war is hurting Canadian queer businesses

Trump’s tariffs are making selling across the border “borderline impossible” for some small business owners

By Eve Cable

Politics

The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade

Code words like “parental rights” and terms like “lawful” sexual orientation in separatist documents should be taken as warning signs

By Dale Smith

Politics

Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to override Alberta’s gender-affirming care restrictions

The First Nation says treaty rights grant it healthcare sovereignty on its land

By Ziya Jones

Media

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods

Sports

Why the WPBL partnering with a lesbian travel company matters

Support from lesbian brands and bars harks back to the queer history of women’s sport leagues

By Frankie de la Cretaz

Consumed

My summer of homophobia

Strangers have called me a “faggot” several times since June. Why do people seem to hate me more than ever?

By KC Hoard

Identity

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

By Denio Lourenco