“This is how homophobia works. It’s just plain and simple,” says Danny Ramadan, author of one of the targeted books

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

5 queer and trans stories we’re watching: August 4

Between overwhelming wait-lists for trans-competent doctors and new virtual fees, transition-related care is becoming less accessible

Ontario’s education minister says schools should “do the right thing” and celebrate Pride, but will not mandate flying the Pride flag

6 queer and trans stories for your Friday

5 queer stories we’re watching: May 1

Ra’Jah Mohamed’s school board cancelled a drag show, calling it “hypersexual.” The 16-year-old activist decided to take action

The Connect-Clinic can’t take new patients under Ontario’s new funding agreement with doctors

Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam has reintroduced a bill to build a provincial gender-affirming healthcare advisory committee

OPINION: The Ontario premier is not the only one abusing the clause, and we should be prepared for more

Many school board trustee candidates running on anti-LGBTQ2S+ platforms came up short

Catherine McKenney may have lost, but a slew of other queer and trans candidates were elected

More than 20 candidates across the province are recycling old dog whistles to attack trans rights

Here’s what you need to know about its wretched anti-LGBTQ2S+ roots and how it could impact Ontario’s municipal election

Myron Demkiw was involved in a raid of a queer women’s bathhouse event that a judge later found to be a violation of the attendees’ charter rights

Survey results show a need for significant public policy changes to ensure equitable access to housing

Doug Ford’s party won’t respond to questions about its LGBTQ2S+ platform

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A Catholic school board in Ontario is accused of shadow banning LGBTQ2S+ books

Right-wing groups are planning transphobic demonstrations across Canada this week

British rowing bans trans women; Indiana trans kids win in court; and more.

Months after Ontario slashed funding for virtual healthcare, trans patients are still struggling to find alternatives

York Catholic school board votes against flying Pride flag: students plan walkout in protest

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

Drag queen reading events protested again, delays on HIV program in Uganda, San Francisco repeals boycott of 30 states, Bud Light called on to support trans communities and lesbian dating app HER takes a stand against TERFs

This Sudbury student is calling out his school for ‘outrageous’ drag cancellation

Trans people in Ontario are on the verge of losing a vital healthcare source

New bill aims to give trans Ontarians a say on healthcare policy

Ford’s use of notwithstanding clause should be a warning for minority communities

The ‘anti-woke’ wave in Ontario’s municipal elections was an epic fail

How queer and trans candidates fared in Ontario’s municipal elections

‘Deeply concerned’: Anti-LGBTQ2S+ candidates are running for school boards across Ontario

A website was just forced to scrub a list of ‘anti-woke’ Canadian school board candidates

Toronto’s queer community denounces incoming police chief’s appointment, demands a public meeting

LGBTQ2S+ Ontarians face disproportionate barriers to buying and renting homes, new report says

Queer Vote Ontario releases its report cards ranking the provincial parties’ LGBTQ2S+ platforms