5 queer and trans stories we’re following: May 29

ANALYSIS: We should be worried about the push for “parental rights” from N.B. premier

6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

REVIEW: Indie feature “You Can Live Forever” focuses on joy over trauma

With the help of the Asexuality and Aromanticism Bibliography, researchers can sort through more than 500 academic and community posts on the subjects

OPINION: A Danielle Smith win in Alberta could spell more extremism from federal Tories

Act4QueerSafety is calling on the federal government to protect communities against an organized wave of bigotry

Advocates are lobbying the federal government for a substantial financial investment

REVIEW: “The Adult” is a masterful debut novel from Bronwyn Fischer

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: May 5

OPINION: For the coronation, Canada needs to better engage with Commonwealth countries on LGBTQ+ issues

OPINION: Think conservative strongholds like Alberta and the American Deep South are unwinnable by progressives? Think again

In his new book, “Park Cruising,” author Marcus McCann looks at the forces that triggered a police sting of Toronto’s Marie Curtis Park

“Hopefully, the next person won’t have to fight as much”

Tracking the decades-long hot-and-cold relationship between elected officials and Pride festivals

The band’s sophomore EP, “places i’ve left,” tucks our confusing world into a hazy, bedroom alt-pop soundtrack

This week’s gay enticements to engage in queer culture

Want to protest anti-drag demonstrators? Learn about the history, risks and art of counter-protesting

Canada

New Brunswick’s review of LGBTQ2S+ education could pave way for trouble across Canada

Jeopardy! Master Mattea Roach, Montana drag ban, Manitoba city saves queer books, Ontario councillor resigns over flag ban, RIP Tina Turner and all things ‘Barbie’ movie

Love your neighbour as yourself? The surprising queer romance set in a remote Jehovah’s Witness community

Resources on asexuality and aromanticism studies are more accessible than ever

As the conservative heartland, Alberta’s election could be a sign of what’s to come nationally

Canada must address rising hate toward LGBTQ2S+ people, say advocates

Canadian government in talks to create LGBTQ2S+ endowment fund

The intoxicating headiness of lesbian heartbreak

Sports cycling stands by trans winner, new queer advocacy org, Florida and Montana anti-LGBTQ2S+ laws, Yvie Oddly vs. Republicans and pro-gay Jesus angers EU officials

Canada should use Commonwealth platform to push LGBTQ+ rights

As another NDP win in Alberta looms, queers must stop writing off ‘unwinnable places’

What makes for a good gay cruising grounds

Paralympian Ness Murby looks to Paris, and a brighter future for trans athletes

Is it time to kick politicians out of Pride?

Distance makes the music grow stronger for bicoastal duo Bestfriend

Music by Lynnee Breedlove and Juba Kalamka, a Charlie Jane Anders trilogy, queer Brit hobby groups and Kit Yan, Melissa Li and Michael R. Jackson in NYC