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Censorship

How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case
Comics Against Censorship

How a Canadian kids’ book became the centre of a U.S. Supreme Court case

“Pride Puppy” was written to highlight the joy of Pride. It became a political flashpoint

By Audra McNamee
Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before
Comics Against Censorship

Queer censorship isn’t new in Canada, but we’ve won the fight before

Key figures from censorship fights in the 20th century reflect on what we can learn from them today

By Winter Wei
Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere
Comics Against Censorship

Trans Albertans are strong. We aren’t going anywhere

Trans Albertans reflect on what makes their home province special, even in the wake of Premier Danielle Smith’s legislative attacks and book restrictions

By Hal Monitor
Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics
Comics Against Censorship

Online censorship is crushing indie webcomics

From social media platforms to payment processors, new restrictions are making it harder for webcomic artists to exist

By Hazel and Bell
How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students
Comics Against Censorship

How school librarians hold space in the stacks for queer students

As an affirming librarian, my work is not indoctrination. It is celebration

By Cassy Lee
As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is
Comics Against Censorship

As the author of ‘Gender Queer,’ I know how important the censorship fight is

There are thousands of people taking a stand against censorship. I hope that reading these comics might inspire you to join them

By Maia Kobabe
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Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship
Comics Against Censorship

Why comics are a perfect medium for fighting queer and trans censorship

“Comics Against Censorship” brings original visual takes on experiences of censorship of LGBTQ2S+ lives and stories

By Mel Woods
This 1919 gay rights movie was almost erased from history
We've Been Here

This 1919 gay rights movie was almost erased from history

“Different from the Others” is considered one of the first sympathetic portrayals of gay men on film. It was nearly destroyed

By Cody Corrall
The most banned books in Alberta school libraries
Politics

The most banned books in Alberta school libraries

These titles have been removed from libraries in five or more school divisions this year

By Brett McKay
FCC explores adding warning labels for trans content on TV
Censorship

FCC explores adding warning labels for trans content on TV

The U.S. government agency is taking comments on whether television ratings should be updated to signal “controversial gender identity issues”

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
The ‘nationwide book ban bill’ follows a familiar playbook
Censorship

The ‘nationwide book ban bill’ follows a familiar playbook

The bill would restrict students from reading about queer and trans people

By Sophie Hurwitz
The radical legacy of ‘On Our Backs’ magazine
We've Been Here

The radical legacy of ‘On Our Backs’ magazine

“On Our Backs” filled a void by authentically documenting—and celebrating—lesbian sexuality

By Cody Corrall
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How a Canadian social media age ban would impact trans people of all ages
Social Media

How a Canadian social media age ban would impact trans people of all ages

Whether it’s requiring government ID or scanning users’ faces, digital age-verification tools pose a host of problems for queer and trans people

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Democracy is under attack in Alberta. Queer and trans people are in the crossfire
Politics

Democracy is under attack in Alberta. Queer and trans people are in the crossfire

Attacking queer rights is a part of the province’s larger democratic backslide

By Dale Smith
Popular women’s sexual health Instagram hit with sudden Meta ban
Censorship

Popular women’s sexual health Instagram hit with sudden Meta ban

The ban on Bellesa Boutique’s page, which caters to women and queer people, comes amidst a bigger crackdown on sex content

By Cody Corrall, Ziya Jones
Alberta law aims to ban ‘ideology,’ non-government flags in schools
Education

Alberta law aims to ban ‘ideology,’ non-government flags in schools

Bill 25, introduced in the legislature this week, will prohibit teachers and school districts from promoting or taking stances “social or ideological” issues

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
A very homosexual history of beefcake magazines
History

A very homosexual history of beefcake magazines

In the 1950s, ‘physique’ magazines sold more than just eye candy—they offered community and connection for isolated gay men

By Jake Hall
Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship
Inside Xtra

Maia Kobabe to guest edit series of original comics about LGBTQ2S+ censorship

“This series seeks to counter suppression with a joyful, unruly, fierce collection of comics highlighting and celebrating the perseverance of storytelling under fire,” says Kobabe

By Xtra Staff
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