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Homelessness

As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 
Homelessness

As the homelessness crisis worsens, Gay Villages are caught at a crossroads of identity 

ANALYSIS: Unhoused people are a part of our communities, so what can we do?

By Nour Abi-Nakhoul
‘It would really change the landscape.’ Two-Spirit trans activist Monica Forrester reflects on her mayoral candidacy
Politics

‘It would really change the landscape.’ Two-Spirit trans activist Monica Forrester reflects on her mayoral candidacy

Forrester entered the race to hold candidates to account on the issues affecting Toronto’s most marginalized communities

By Julia Peterson
How Adele Bertei incited rebellion and connection through rock ’n’ roll
Books

How Adele Bertei incited rebellion and connection through rock ’n’ roll

After a harrowing youth and a wild career, the 68-year-old musician and author is clear on one thing: queer people are fighters

By vivi hansen
More than shelters are needed to support queer and trans Southerners at risk for homelessness—here’s what four nonprofits are doing to help
Power

More than shelters are needed to support queer and trans Southerners at risk for homelessness—here’s what four nonprofits are doing to help

Southern-based nonprofits are creating community-based solutions to LGBTQ2S+ homelessness

By Cam Smith
San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027
Politics

San Francisco wants to eradicate trans homelessness by 2027

Mayor London Breed is devoting $6.5 million for the first-of-its-kind campaign

By Dika Ofoma
This trans activist just secured a vital win for unhoused trans people in New York City
Activism

This trans activist just secured a vital win for unhoused trans people in New York City

“This work is really, to me, the legacy of Stonewall”

By Oliver Haug
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One in three homeless LGBTQ2S+ Toronto youth attempted suicide since start of pandemic
Health

One in three homeless LGBTQ2S+ Toronto youth attempted suicide since start of pandemic

A new survey from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health highlights the dramatic impact COVID-19 has had on unhoused LGBTQ2S+ youth

By Mel Woods
COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 25
Your Communities in Action

COVID-19: Your communities in action, Mar. 25

A running diary of LGBTQ2 folk coping and caring for each other. Today: The 519 community centre in Toronto and North Carolina’s Campus Pride

By Gordon Bowness, Jon Higgins
The challenges of being trans, male and homeless in Montreal
Power

The challenges of being trans, male and homeless in Montreal

Why do so few shelters provide a safe space for trans men?

By Ruby Pratka
Canadian government to help fund security system for LGBT youth shelter
Power

Canadian government to help fund security system for LGBT youth shelter

Security important for a population targeted by hate crimes, says Egale executive director

By Riley Sparks
LGBT homelessness crisis

LGBT homelessness crisis

A new Egale campaign asks Canada to spend the night outside

Created for Egale Canada
Toronto budget approves shelter beds for LGBT homeless youth
Power

Toronto budget approves shelter beds for LGBT homeless youth

YMCA’s Sprott House will open first space later this year

By HG Watson
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Surrey voters elect first openly lesbian city councillor
Power

Surrey voters elect first openly lesbian city councillor

Vera LeFranc wants to strengthen social policy and support the vulnerable

By Hannah Ackeral
PTS seeks Aviva funding for new initiative
Power

PTS seeks Aviva funding for new initiative

Program would address LGBT youth homelessness by creating jobs

By Julie Cruikshank
Thomas McVeigh makes Somerset bid
Power

Thomas McVeigh makes Somerset bid

Council candidate says he supports LGBT issues

By Jeremy Willard
HighJinx owners’ rental agreement terminated
Power

HighJinx owners’ rental agreement terminated

Landlord’s announcement forces social workers to relocate

By Julie Cruikshank
Youth homelessness rates are inexcusable
Opinion

Youth homelessness rates are inexcusable

There’s been a conspicuous lack of outrage about the extent of the LGBT homeless crisis in Toronto

By Danny Glenwright
NDP MP pledges Toronto LGBT shelter ‘come hell or high water’
Power

NDP MP pledges Toronto LGBT shelter ‘come hell or high water’

Megan Leslie says queer youth are integral part of her party’s national housing strategy

By Rob Salerno
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