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

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

By Mzwandile Poncana
Queer Vote Ontario releases its report cards ranking the provincial parties’ LGBTQ2S+ platforms
Politics

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

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

By V.S. Wells
Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal
Politics

Ontario premier Doug Ford defends candidate slammed for homophobic scandal

The controversy has many calling for Will Bouma to drop out of the race

By Ursula Muñoz S.
Is it possible to feel anything other than dread for this Ontario election?
Politics

Is it possible to feel anything other than dread for this Ontario election?

OPINION: We must oust Doug Ford’s incompetent clowns. But the opposition parties offer bland alternatives

By Dale Smith
Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda
Politics

Queer Vote Ontario wants LGBTQ2S+ issues on the provincial election agenda

Community groups call on all parties to commit to an LGBTQ2S+ action plan, improving trans healthcare and funding for queer and trans organizations

By V.S. Wells
Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds
Power

Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds

An independent review of the largest Pride organization in Canada is now underway

By Krishna Rau
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This politician wants to overhaul Ontario’s trans health care system
Politics

This politician wants to overhaul Ontario’s trans health care system

A new bill proposes creating a gender-affirming health care advisory committee in the province

By Mel Woods
Jill Andrew’s revolutionary politics
Politics

Jill Andrew’s revolutionary politics

As the first openly queer Black MPP in Ontario, the Toronto-based politician wants to build a more inclusive province in the wake of COVID-19

By Samantha Peters
Why did Ontario vote to accredit an anti-LGBTQ2S+ college?
Politics

Why did Ontario vote to accredit an anti-LGBTQ2S+ college?

Charles McVety’s Canada Christian College may soon grant bachelor’s degrees thanks to a Fordian business bill. Many fear it could signal the erosion LGBTQ2S+ protections in post-secondary schools

By Paula Tran
Ontario’s education minister wants you to know she has gay friends
Politics

Ontario’s education minister wants you to know she has gay friends

But how do we talk about the bullying of LGBTQ2 kids without using the words ‘homophobia’ and ‘transphobia’?

By Erica Lenti
Doug Ford’s attack on Charter rights should also worry LGBT people in Ontario
Opinion

Doug Ford’s attack on Charter rights should also worry LGBT people in Ontario

Ford could use the notwithstanding clause to strip other rights away in the future

By Rob Salerno
What I didn’t learn about gender in Ontario‘s sex-ed curriculum
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What I didn’t learn about gender in Ontario‘s sex-ed curriculum

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What I didn’t learn in Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum
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What I didn’t learn in Ontario’s sex-ed curriculum

Teachers and LGBT former students share what they learned about sex ed in Ontario under the old curriculum

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I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real
Love & Sex

I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real

In Grade 12 I wish I knew that it was nothing new to like girls

By Allyson Aritcheta
Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto will mean fewer LGBT, non-white councillors
Opinion

Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto will mean fewer LGBT, non-white councillors

Toronto has only ever elected two openly queer councillors

By Arshy Mann
Protesters march to stop sex-ed repeal
Sex education

Protesters march to stop sex-ed repeal

Hundreds of people gathered at Queen’s Park to demand the Ford government not revert back to old sex-ed curriculum

By Arshy Mann
This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory
Opinion

This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory

Social conservatives honestly believe LGBT people are grooming children for sex

By Arshy Mann
Are Doug Ford’s proposed changes to sex education unconstitutional?
Analysis

Are Doug Ford’s proposed changes to sex education unconstitutional?

Canadian Civil Liberties Association is considering a legal challenge if Ontario reverts to the old curriculum

By Arshy Mann
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