Activism

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

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

By Emma Bainbridge

Marriage Equality

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

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

By Rob Salerno

Activism

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

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

By Claire Forth

Immigration & Refugees

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

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

By Charlotte Dalwood

Media

Contributors, organizations and celebrities call out the New York Times’ transphobia

The paper of record is the target of two open letters

By Oliver Haug

Activism

Trans activists celebrate legal victory in Hong Kong

The verdict comes after a five-year legal battle for the right to change gender markers on IDs without undergoing full gender reassignment surgeries

By Eve Cable

Activism

Meet the coalition of advocates fighting for Missouri’s trans youth

In the state with the most anti-trans legislation proposed this year thus far, families, school communities and even rabbis are banding together

By Sophie Hurwitz

History

Learning local queer history helped me reclaim my right to public space

After an incident of homophobic harassment, learning about my local park’s LGBTQ+ history gave me the confidence to keep going out for daily walks

By Rosen Pitman-Wallace

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

Brazil recorded 242 violent LGBTQ+ deaths in 2022

During Bolsonaro’s final year as president of Brazil, researchers say a queer person was killed every 34 hours in the South American country

By Denio Lourenco

Activism

Montreal trans activist was a key organizer of a recent protest at McGill

Celeste Trianon talks youth activism, trans rights and and what lies ahead

By Ashlynn Chand

Activism

How Canadians are helping LGBTQ+ newcomers from Ukraine

KyivPride Canada put a call out to local LGBTQ2S+ community members and allies to open their homes to migrants

By Maureen McEwan

Ask Kai: Advice for the Apocalypse

My job gives me stability, but it clashes with my politics. Should I quit?

Kai advises a reader who feels like they’re selling their soul

By Kai Cheng Thom

Activism

Kenyan LGBTQ+ activists on grief and hope after the death of Edwin Chiloba

The activist and designer’s murder has shocked his community, who are working to keep his memory alive

By Ugonna-Ora Owoh

Activism

This Texas ‘mama bear’ is fighting hateful policies to protect trans kids across the U.S.

Amber Briggle is suing Governor Greg Abbott to protect her son and others

By Cam Smith

Indigenous

Two-Spirit youth gift-giving project demonstrates the power of community care

The project hopes to alleviate the loneliness and alienation the youth might face during the winter

By Mzwandile Poncana

Health

The pandemic isn’t over—and queer people shouldn’t be acting like it is

ANALYSIS: As a community, we talk a good talk about keeping each other safe, so why aren’t we doing it now?

By Dev Ramsawakh

Activism

Trans activists in Peru fight for a gender identity law

A new law could bring safety and equality for trans people in the country

By Misha Pensato

Sports

LGBTQ2S+ skateboarders in Winnipeg are looking to make their own skate space

The Manitoba Skateboarding Coalition are fundraising for an indoor skate park, as Winnipeg’s largest space has discriminatory policies

By V.S. Wells