The Cost of Crisis
The Trevor Project’s Rising Demand Reflects a Disturbing Reality for LGBTQ+ Youth TW / CW: This article discusses mental health…
Permanent Deadnaming: BC’s New Name Law Sparks Outrage Among Gender Justice Advocates
Vancouver, unceded Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) homelands — Gender justice organizations across British Columbia are sounding the…
Spurling’s Run Represents a Hopeful Shift Amid BC’s Political Fatigue
Nicola Spurling, BC Green candidate, aims to transform Coquitlam-Maillardville with policies on housing, mental health, and LGBTQ+ rights. Her focus:…
On the Brink: LGBTQ+ Mental Health and the Pressure of the 2024 Election Year
Election rhetoric heightens stress in LGBTQ+ people, amplifying anxiety due to threats to their rights and visibility, as studies from…
Support and Struggle: The Complex Lives of Transgender Youth in 2024
CW/TW: This article mentions m●ntal illn●ss and su●c●de. A new report from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) offers both…
The Weekend Thought: Small Steps, Big Impact
We often imagine empowerment as something grand—mass protests, fiery speeches, or sweeping legislation heralded as victories. But true empowerment often…
The Weekend Thought: Surviving or Thriving?
It’s Okay If It’s Both We hear it all the time: “Queer joy is revolutionary.” It’s a mantra, a rallying…
Marriage Equality Linked to Significant Drop in Mental Health Risks for Same-Sex Couples, study finds
A groundbreaking study from Sweden and Denmark has revealed that the legalization of same-sex marriage led to a dramatic 46%…
Redefining family: Why More People Are Choosing “No Contact”
In an era where individual mental health is finally getting its due respect, an increasing number of people—particularly young adults—are…