Weekend Thought: Intersex Awareness Day—Beyond Recognition, Toward Rights
October 26 marks Intersex Awareness Day, a reminder that recognition alone is never enough. For intersex people, awareness is only…
Braving the wave: Confronting the Surge of Transphobia and Hate Speech and the Urgent Call for Solidarity
Cisgender allies possess a unique privilege – the privilege to be heard and respected without the static of prejudice. Imagine…
Embracing Transgender Rights: Forging a Path Towards Justice and Inclusion
Transgender rights have emerged as one of the most crucial and contentious human rights battles of our time in this…
Weekend Thought: The Struggle Against ‘Respectability Politics’ Is Just Queer Liberation 101
This weekend, I can’t help but reflect on the ongoing tension within the queer community between those who embrace radical…
Is Canada safer for trans* people?
Progress takes time, but it should not result in us going back in time.
Restoring Honour: The Pentagon’s Efforts to Correct “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Discharges for LGBTQ+ Veterans
In a major step toward accountability and equality, the Pentagon has launched a new initiative to review and upgrade the…
Where’s Our ‘We’ve Got Your Back’?
Examining the Biden Administration’s Silence on Right-Wing Attacks on LGBTQ+ Rights With promises of protection and allyship, the Biden-Harris administration…
The Weekend Thought: On Queer Resilience and the Ordinary Heroics of Living
Ah, Saturday. For most, it’s a welcome lull from the week’s noise—a chance to breathe, pause, and pretend Monday is…
National Coming Out Day 2024: A Day of Celebration, Reflection, and Much-needed Rebellion
Being out is, in itself, a radical act. It’s not just telling the world who you are—it’s daring it to…
Getting EuphoReal: Celebrating the radiant joy of euphoria in trans youth
Originally posted 2023-11-16 21:49:21. In a world often fixated on the struggles of gender identity, there exists a shimmering, fascinating,…