TRANS RIGHTS
San Francisco May Soon Have the World's First Transgender Cultural District
The announcement comes after tension between activists and housing developers set to build luxury condos in a historically trans-friendly neighbourhood.
Obama Was the Most Pro-Trans President in History
Barack Obama will leave Washington having saved Chelsea Manning's life. But that doesn't mean his administration has a spotless record when it comes to trans issues.
The Swedish Government Still Thinks Being Trans Is the Same as Being Mentally Ill
This week, LGBTQ rights organisation Transförsvaret hoped to change that as they occupied the National Board of Health and Welfare.
Team USA's First Trans Athlete on the Future of Equality in Sports
"It's one thing for me to address the issue at a national level, but in many cases for the local level, it takes a student to challenge it, and that takes a lot of courage."
Why a Trans Woman Burned a Rainbow Pride Flag
Facing mischief charges in a British Columbia court today, Brooklyn Fink shares her side of the story.
Hate Crimes Against Muslim Canadians Doubled Over Three Years
Also, Canada doesn't collect data on hate crimes against trans people, which is troubling.
Conservative Albertans Are Losing Their Shit Over Gender-Inclusive Schools
Ideology is being prioritized over the health of kids.
A Gay Teen Was Beaten Up but Alberta School Boards Won’t Discuss LGBTQ Protections
The recent attack highlights the need for schools to do more for LGBTQ students.
Beautiful Portraits of Trans People
We spoke to Montreal photographer Yannick Fornacciari about his latest series.
A Sex Shop Was Fined for Selling a Chest Binder to a Trans Teen, Prompting Calls to Change ‘Outdated’ Bylaws
The Canadian bylaw, written 30 years ago, makes little sense in 2015.