Are there really fewer queer teens than there used to be?

Right-wing media says numbers of LGBTQ2S+ teens are dropping. But our existences are much more vast and rich than statistics could ever capture

By James Factora

Canadians deserve a prime minister with the political courage to defend 2SLGBTQ+ rights – and the conviction to turn his words into real action.

Canadians deserve a prime minister who boldly stands up for 2SLGBTQ+ rights and turns that commitment into action.

Created for Momentum

Activism

Kansas’ new ID laws are forcing trans people out of their homes. Some are choosing to stay and fight

In the wake of a bill that restricts access to bathrooms and invalidates state IDs, Kansans are organizing to support their trans friends

By Callie Byrnes

Politics

Confusion around federal powers is holding LGBTQ2S+ advocacy back

Getting the Canadian government’s attention means being strategic in our demands

By Dale Smith

Human Rights

The Canadian government’s curious silence on the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people in Türkiye

Several European countries and numerous organizations have spoken up, but Canada has neither joined in nor issued a statement of their own

By Dale Smith

Violence against LGBTQ2S+

The Philippine military killed a 26-year-old trans woman from Seattle. Her death reveals how social movements are intertwined

Filipina-American activist Kai Sorem went to the Philippines to defend the environment. Her death is a chilling reminder of the increased dangers faced by LGBTQ2S+ advocates abroad

By Alessandra Bergamin

Politics

The Democrat turn on trans rights should be a warning to Canadian progressives

In elections across Canada, centre and left-wing politicians can’t let anti-trans arguments set the terms of the conversation

By Mel Woods

Politics

Democratic candidates’ transphobia spells disaster for trans people

The Democratic party’s anti-trans heel turn could have drastic consequences beyond November’s midterms

By Katelyn Burns

Business

The trade war is hurting Canadian queer businesses

Trump’s tariffs are making selling across the border “borderline impossible” for some small business owners

By Eve Cable

Politics

The free future Alberta separatists promise is a facade

Code words like “parental rights” and terms like “lawful” sexual orientation in separatist documents should be taken as warning signs

By Dale Smith

Politics

Saddle Lake Cree Nation wants to override Alberta’s gender-affirming care restrictions

The First Nation says treaty rights grant it healthcare sovereignty on its land

By Ziya Jones

Media

Charlie Kirk died a year ago. Trans people are still paying the price

We are still feeling the impact of the media’s failing of trans people in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death

By Mel Woods

Identity

Canadians have become less accepting of gender expression. How come?

Researchers and advocates blame shifting public attitudes on the media and politicians on both sides of the border

By Denio Lourenco

Sports

Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back

From organizing a “Trans Joy Rally” to handing out supportive signs at games, fans aren’t letting anti-trans discourse define the league

By Frankie de la Cretaz

History

What you need to know about Canada’s new LGBTQ2S+ national monument

Called “Thunderhead,” the monument in Ottawa is funded by the LGBT Purge class-action lawsuit

By Mel Woods

Politics

Mark Carney is set to fold on trade. What’s next?

If the prime minister is willing to cave on this issue, it seems reasonable to expect there will be others down the line

By Dale Smith

Sports

The WNBA should have never let it come to this

After Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham came out against trans women playing women’s sports, the league has allowed things to snowball

By Katelyn Burns

Politics

Where does U.K. prime minister Andy Burnham stand on trans rights?

The new Labour leader has long been a vocal ally. But he inherits a government that has introduced a slew of anti-trans policies in recent years

By Mel Woods