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Identity

‘The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman’ remixes its author’s transformative life moments
Books

‘The Dad Rock That Made Me a Woman’ remixes its author’s transformative life moments

In her new book, Stratis asks an age-old question: Is dad rock for everyone, or is everyone a dad?

By Raechel Anne Jolie
No one knows what ‘masculinity’ is, but it’s killing us
Identity

No one knows what ‘masculinity’ is, but it’s killing us

ANALYSIS: Does “masculinity” mean anything other than “being in charge”? Let’s talk to transfeminists and find out

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
The U.K. Labour Party has no backbone to stand up for trans people
Politics

The U.K. Labour Party has no backbone to stand up for trans people

OPINION: A Supreme Court ruling has opened the door for the Labour Party to turn further against trans people

By Katelyn Burns
Quinn’s inaugural NSL goal is a big deal for trans sports
Video

Quinn’s inaugural NSL goal is a big deal for trans sports

ANALYSIS: The Vancouver Rise midfielder ensured that trans people will play a starring role in the new era of sports in Canada

By Mel Woods
LGBTQ2S+ parents exist—our federal leaders should value our experience 
Rainbow Votes 2025

LGBTQ2S+ parents exist—our federal leaders should value our experience 

OPINION: The way Poilievre speaks of “biological clocks” as part of the affordability crisis erases the needs of queer and trans parents

By Tara-Michelle Ziniuk
What John Oliver’s trans sports episode got right
Video

What John Oliver’s trans sports episode got right

ANALYSIS: The “Last Week Tonight” host tackled fairness in sports with a pitch-perfect blend of facts and empathy

By Mel Woods
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LGBTQ2S+ food banks play a vital role in Canada’s social safety net
Politics

LGBTQ2S+ food banks play a vital role in Canada’s social safety net

These organizations are addressing food insecurity in the queer and trans community by providing safer and more inclusive spaces 

By Jumol Royes
The news cycle broke me. Gaming saved me
Politics

The news cycle broke me. Gaming saved me

Things feel scarier than ever before—we won’t make it through without some distractions

By Katelyn Burns
Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?
Politics

Why are Democrats pivoting to transphobia?

ANALYSIS: Throwing trans people to the wolves to win elections is wrong. It’s also not going to work

By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 
Sports

The roller derby community’s fight to save the inclusive sport they built 

In this period of trans sports bans, the derby community—players of a rare gender-diverse, full-contact sport—show a way forward  

By SF Boswell
Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada
Books

Queer libraries are bringing LGBTQ2S+ stories to readers across Canada

In the face of rising hate, teams of librarians and volunteers are stepping up

By Hannah Mercanti
Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions
Politics

Inside Canada’s most trans-friendly jurisdictions

Some parts of Canada have resisted the pull of anti-trans hate better than others. Here’s what it’s like to live in these places

By Charlotte Dalwood
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Trans kids go missing at alarming rates. The Trump administration is making it harder to find them 
Youth

Trans kids go missing at alarming rates. The Trump administration is making it harder to find them 

OPINION: The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children complying with Trump’s executive order will stop them from finding missing trans children

By Katelyn Burns
What happens when we erase trans people and gender from CDC research?
Video

What happens when we erase trans people and gender from CDC research?

ANALYSIS: The Trump administration’s directive to purge CDC research and data from mentions of gender will have broad impacts

By Mel Woods
Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics
Culture

Meet the trans artist behind one of the internet’s favourite webcomics

Haus of Decline marries irreverent humour and bodily autonomy for hundreds of thousands of fans

By Kevin Hurren
‘Comedic Timing’ is an unusually accurate depiction of dating as a bi woman
Books

‘Comedic Timing’ is an unusually accurate depiction of dating as a bi woman

REVIEW: Upasna Barath’s swoony debut novel challenges the norms of queer literature

By Kerensa Cadenas
More than $40 million coming to queer organizations
Health

More than $40 million coming to queer organizations

Women and Gender Equality Canada is providing grants dedicated to healthcare, strengthening communities and raising awareness

By Silas Le Blanc
How ‘Enchanted’ hit a high note in spurring my gender awakening
Queer View Mirror

How ‘Enchanted’ hit a high note in spurring my gender awakening

Becoming more like Princess Giselle helped me become more like myself

By Lisa Laman
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