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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
‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need
Books

‘Fair Play’ is the thorough reflection on the trans sport ‘debate’ we need

Sports writer Katie Barnes’s debut book is a must-read deep dive into trans inclusion in sport

By Michelle Kay
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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Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico
Activism

Why this couple is fighting HIV discrimination in Mexico

On their wedding day, Alejandro Romero Cigarroa and Emmanuel Romero Cázares discovered that they were barred from marrying because they are HIV-positive

By Rob Salerno
Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes
Politics

Poilievre’s silence on party’s anti-trans policies speaks volumes

OPINION: By intentionally ignoring anti-trans policies, the Conservative leader continues to placate the far-right 

By Dale Smith
Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing
Trans Health

Months after becoming the subject of an anti-trans media circus, a Missouri youth gender clinic is officially closing

OPINION: Anti-trans media has real-world consequences for trans health

By Katelyn Burns
Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?
Sports

Can ‘American Ninja Warrior’ stay gender-inclusive as it goes mainstream?

A ninja league sets a model for all-gender divisions, even as “American Ninja Warrior” backs away from its prior commitment to gender inclusivity

By SF Boswell
Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage
Politics

Anti-trans policies at Conservative convention met with apathy and outrage

“People are going to die,” says a former Conservative candidate, while party leaders refuse to take a stand on LGBTQ2S+ rights

By Denio Lourenco
The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families
Politics

The ‘trans debate’ isn’t just about wonky policy issues, it’s about families

OPINION: Anti-trans laws are tearing apart the families conservatives purport to want to protect

By Katelyn Burns
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The dire situation for queer and trans Ukrainians, and how Canada can help
Politics

The dire situation for queer and trans Ukrainians, and how Canada can help

Transgender Europe’s executive director Lenny Emson provides insight into LGBTQ+ rights in Ukraine 

By Dale Smith
If you want to help trans youth in the U.K., here are the groups to support
Activism

If you want to help trans youth in the U.K., here are the groups to support

Despite an increasingly hostile political climate, vital organizations are carving out space for trans joy

By Jake Hall
Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia 
Politics

Canadian travel advisory a sign the world is noticing U.S. transphobia 

ANALYSIS: The LGBTQ2S+ travel warning drops as Canada wrestles with a rise in extremism within its own borders

By Katelyn Burns
How to prepare for the next environmental disaster
Environment

How to prepare for the next environmental disaster

LGBTQ2S+ people are among the communities facing higher risks in disasters. But we also have crucial skills to help each other through

By Zena Sharman
Saskatchewan will require trans kids to get parental consent for changing names and pronouns in classroom
Politics

Saskatchewan will require trans kids to get parental consent for changing names and pronouns in classroom

The province is also giving parents the opportunity to pull their students out of sex-education classes

By Jackie Richardson
World Chess’s new guidelines place restrictions on both trans men and trans women
Culture

World Chess’s new guidelines place restrictions on both trans men and trans women

OPINION: The convoluted new policy treats trans women as men, and trans men as … also men

By Katelyn Burns
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