‘Please catch up’: J.K. Rowling criticized as transphobic over tweet
Rowling’s remarks also received thousands of likes and retweets, along with some praise. Continue reading
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Petition circulates asking Dalhousie University to rescind invitation for controversial speaker
The Advance Summit is scheduled to feature Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson, a former People’s Party of Canada candidate and Christian talk show host. Continue reading
Concerns raised over anti-LGBTQ2 speaker scheduled for campus event at Dalhousie University
In an email statement from a spokesperson, Dalhousie says it’s not affiliated with the event, just renting space to organizers. Continue reading
‘Canadians aren’t seeing the whole picture’: The Meghan Murphy event and trans rights
“They open us to hate and ridicule. They contribute to a very harmful environment for trans people.” Continue reading
Small community, big pride: Investment hoped to boost LGBTQ tourism in Moose Jaw, Sask.
An almost $100,000 investment from the federal government is seen as “a source of pride” for the LGBTQ community in Moose Jaw, Sask. Continue reading
‘Deadly consequences’: Advocates warn trans people who are black face higher murder rates
Avery Scurlock, 23, was one of 18 transgender people slain so far this year in the U.S., according to the Human Rights Campaign . Continue reading
Proud of his accomplishments, Moose Jaw Pride executive director steps down
After nearly a decade with Moose Jaw Pride, executive director and co-founder Joe Wickenhauser has announced he will be stepping down. Continue reading
Montreal’s trans community concerned after threats of violence target party
Trans Amour is a monthly event for trans women to come together to meet, dance and have fun in a safe space. Continue reading
Pride week in Moose Jaw kicks off
Moose Jaw has commenced its pride week celebrations. Continue reading
Did you see anti-LGBTQ2 messages around Montreal? Here’s why
Fondation Émergence’s campaign for International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia was to raise awareness on the impact of online hate speech. Continue reading