5 queer and trans news stories we’re watching the week of March 13

5 queer and trans news stories we’re following: March 10

Advocates and community members say more policing isn’t the solution

Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade dedicated their NAACP Image Award to their trans daughter, Zaya

While many drag events have been cancelled or postponed in Calgary over the last few months, as threats and protests escalate, a local historian says this type of backlash isn’t new

“Intense amount of cruelty coming from our state legislature”

A talk on “economic interests involved in transgenderism” has raised alarm bells in the student body and wider queer community

Two and a half years after Sarah Hegazi’s death, Nour Sarah aims to tackle mental health struggles

Anti-hate advocates want “acknowledgment that these charges were wrong in the first place”

Winnipeg queen Prairie Sky on the bonds that keep her drag children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and aunties close

Advocates point out that the bill could be used to target trans people in addition to drag performers

Human and natural disasters pursue Syrian refugees in Turkey. Here’s one way to help

When a “festival space” is proposed for Hanlan’s Point, patrons of the neighbouring beach organize

The university’s homophobia runs deep—students are speaking up and calling for change

Police cited them for “street harassment” and “excessive noise” after protests became heated

Thirty-four U.S. states still have bans on same-sex marriage in their lawbooks or state constitutions

Ra’Jah Mohamed’s school board cancelled a drag show, calling it “hypersexual.” The 16-year-old activist decided to take action

ANALYSIS: A viral petition calls on Canada to accept those escaping anti-trans policies, but Canada has work to do as well

Activism

Oscars make history, rural Pride networks, India and same-sex marriage, Scream VI is super gay and queer Juno winners

Oscars’ gender, indecency expunged, a big queer Tennessee benefit, beautiful Minnesota and welcome, Suzy Eddie Izzard

Across Canada, anti-LGBTQ2S+ harassment on transit is rising

Black parents of trans kids speak to the power of public support

Calgary pastor faces multiple charges after disrupting drag storytime

Under relentless legislative attack, trans Tennesseans speak out

Students and LGBTQ2S+ activists are speaking out over anti-trans University of Winnipeg talk

This group is bringing queer mental health support to Afghanistan

Tracing my drag family tree

Tennessee is first state to pass a drag ban—which could go into effect next month

Facelift or face slap? Here’s what’s happening to one of Canada’s queerest beaches

I’m queer at Trinity Western University. What will it take for my university to listen to me?

Calgary teens may face fines after participating in counter-protest against anti-LGBTQ2S+ group

California may hold a referendum on same-sex marriage next year. Here’s why that matters

This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation

Is Canada actually a viable safe harbour for trans people fleeing the U.S. and U.K.?