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Activism

As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 
Homelessness

As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 

ANALYSIS: Unhoused people are a part of our communities, so what can we do?

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
Activists are teaming up to spotlight trans issues ahead of U.S. election 
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
Yes, Palestinian solidarity is a queer issue
Activism

Yes, Palestinian solidarity is a queer issue

At protests across the country, queer and trans people are insisting that LGBTQ2S+ liberation and Palestinian liberation are intertwined

By Ziya Jones
Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine
Video

Queers tell us why they’re marching for Palestine

LGBTQ2S+ people at protests in Montreal and Toronto explain why there are so many queer contingents calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

By Lito Howse, Ziya Jones
How activists in California are pushing back against anti-LGBTQ2S+ school policies
Activism

How activists in California are pushing back against anti-LGBTQ2S+ school policies

California is often viewed as an overwhelmingly progressive state—but the reality is much more complicated

By Catherine Caruso
Second 1 Million March goes on amid confusion
Activism

Second 1 Million March goes on amid confusion

As one group pulls out of organizing, protesters and counter-protestors keep to plans

By Jackie Richardson
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Queer Indians vow to continue fighting after Supreme Court denies same-sex marriage
Marriage Equality

Queer Indians vow to continue fighting after Supreme Court denies same-sex marriage

The ruling is a major setback after LGBTQ+ Indians have notched big victories over the past decade

By Rob Salerno
It’s okay to take a break from the anti-trans news cycle
Mental Health

It’s okay to take a break from the anti-trans news cycle

OPINION: Covering rising anti-trans hatred left me burnt out and incapacitated. Taking a break made me feel guilty, but I learned no movement can stay sustainable without rest

By Katelyn Burns
#FactsOverFear campaign aims to change the narrative around LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education
Politics

#FactsOverFear campaign aims to change the narrative around LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education

“Quite frankly, they’re lying to Canadians,” says Momentum’s Fae Johnstone

By Jackie Richardson
LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity
Activism

LGBTQ2S+ leaders say it’s time for new messaging and greater unity

As anti-trans hate rises across the country, advocacy groups are calling for a change in strategy

By Tobin Ng
How Canada’s constitution makes it possible for Saskatchewan to ‘trample’ on LGBTQ2S+ rights
Justice

How Canada’s constitution makes it possible for Saskatchewan to ‘trample’ on LGBTQ2S+ rights

Scott Moe will use the notwithstanding clause to force through his anti-trans pronoun policy for schools. Here’s how that works and what you can do to fight it

By Charlotte Sheasby
How media coverage of the 1 Million March betrayed LGBTQ2S+ Canadians
Media

How media coverage of the 1 Million March betrayed LGBTQ2S+ Canadians

OPINION: Queer and trans voices were shunted aside in a rush to join the media circus and repeat protesters’ hate-filled messaging

By Angela Mullins
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How C-18 is impacting Canadian news
Media

How C-18 is impacting Canadian news

Indie news outlets are caught in the middle of a fight between giant corporations, legacy media and the Canadian government

By Maddy Mahoney
After 1 Million March, counter-protest organizers warn of what comes next
Activism

After 1 Million March, counter-protest organizers warn of what comes next

The organizers behind opposition to Wednesday’s anti-trans marches warn that Canada is headed down a “dangerous path”

By Emma Bainbridge
The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms
Politics

The so-called ‘parental rights’ movement is about control, not personal freedoms

OPINION: Canadians should be vigilant against growing anti-trans backlash

By Katelyn Burns
Charter challenge of Canada’s sex work laws dismissed by Ontario court
Justice

Charter challenge of Canada’s sex work laws dismissed by Ontario court

Sex workers’ rights groups say trans, racialized workers are particularly impacted by current laws, police targeting

By Savannah Stewart
1 Million March met with thousands of counter-protesters across Canada
Activism

1 Million March met with thousands of counter-protesters across Canada

While queers and allies turned up in droves, there’s still cause for concern

By Mel Woods
Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week
Politics

Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week

A ragtag group under the 1 Million March 4 Children banner is calling for protests over queer-inclusive education. It’s unclear how extensive the groups are, but counter-protests are being organized too

By Jackie Richardson
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