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Trans

Discrimination against trans people is bad—yes, even when it’s about gun control
Politics

Discrimination against trans people is bad—yes, even when it’s about gun control

Trump’s proposal to ban trans people from owning guns is yet another way for conservatives to regulate trans lives

By Katelyn Burns
Texas passes anti-trans bathroom bill after a decade of trying
Politics

Texas passes anti-trans bathroom bill after a decade of trying

After unsuccessfully trying at least 16 times over the past decade, Texas is set to be the latest U.S. state to ban trans people from public bathrooms

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Alberta’s trans sports ban and pronoun policy are now officially in effect
Politics

Alberta’s trans sports ban and pronoun policy are now officially in effect

As of Sept. 1, two of Alberta premier Danielle Smith’s three anti-trans laws passed last year are being enforced

By Mel Woods
What my trans son taught me about freedom
Love Like Mine

What my trans son taught me about freedom

I thought I had to fight every day just to exist. Then my son showed me that sometimes freedom is quiet

By Jen Wilson
Opposing the trans military ban doesn’t mean supporting the military
Politics

Opposing the trans military ban doesn’t mean supporting the military

Who gets to serve openly and equally in the various branches of the U.S. military has long been a social indicator of who gets to participate in American society

By Katelyn Burns
This Canadian think tank is claiming ‘victory’ over anti-trans legislation
Politics

This Canadian think tank is claiming ‘victory’ over anti-trans legislation

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute routinely publishes material targeting trans rights

By Denio Lourenco
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American delegates are bringing anti-trans rhetoric to the United Nations
Politics

American delegates are bringing anti-trans rhetoric to the United Nations

A new ProPublica report found an effort by U.S. delegates to delete the word “gender” from internal resolutions and documents at the United Nations

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Canadian Nexus cards eliminate X gender marker in wake of Trump executive order
Politics

Canadian Nexus cards eliminate X gender marker in wake of Trump executive order

Nexus cards issued to Canadians will now only feature M and F gender markers in the wake of the Trump administration’s crackdown on trans people, despite previously offering an X option

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports
Politics

Pete Buttigieg latest Democrat to oppose trans women in women’s sports

The openly gay presidential hopeful joined Gavin Newsom and Rahm Emanuel as high-profile Democrats turning against trans issues

By Mel Woods
These trans athletes just made ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history
Sports

These trans athletes just made ‘American Ninja Warrior’ history

Jenson Little and Clayton Reeves became the first out trans men to compete on the popular athletic competition show

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Mattie Lubchansky’s ‘Simplicity’ interrogates queer communism
Books

Mattie Lubchansky’s ‘Simplicity’ interrogates queer communism

The star author’s latest graphic novel is a visionary glimpse into the highs and lows of trans peace

By Eli Cugini
Canadian judge halts deportation of non-binary American
Immigration & Refugees

Canadian judge halts deportation of non-binary American

The ruling could set a massive precedent for trans and non-binary Americans seeking refuge in Canada amidst Trump’s wave of anti-trans attacks

By Mel Woods
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Canada reportedly considered advisory for trans travellers to the U.S.
Politics

Canada reportedly considered advisory for trans travellers to the U.S.

A new report from Reuters shows that Canadian officials struggled to advise travellers on Trump’s trans policies following his January executive order

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission takes aim at gender-affirming care
Politics

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission takes aim at gender-affirming care

ANALYSIS: The U.S. government agency hosted an event about the “dangers” of gender-affirming care for minors. But that’s not what the FTC does at all.

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
Summer 2025 is all about the moustache
Fashion

Summer 2025 is all about the moustache

OPINION: But never forget that a silly little moustache will always be a little bit gay

By Mel Woods
Trump’s ban on passport gender marker changes is on hold—for now
Politics

Trump’s ban on passport gender marker changes is on hold—for now

ANALYSIS: A temporary window has opened for trans Americans to get documents that accurately match their gender identity.

By Cody Corrall, Mel Woods
‘Hot Girls with Balls’ is deliciously, painfully online
Books

‘Hot Girls with Balls’ is deliciously, painfully online

Benedict Nguyễn’s debut novel is both tender and ruthless about the frictions of being internet famous

By H Felix Chau Bradley
Alberta government will challenge injunction against gender-affirming care ban
Justice

Alberta government will challenge injunction against gender-affirming care ban

ANALYSIS: Egale and Skipping Stone celebrated last week’s injunction ruling as a win for trans rights. But the Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signalled that she plans to battle further in court

By Mel Woods
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