While Canadians are supportive of 2SLGBTQ+ communities, relatively few see themselves as active allies. Here are five steps people can take to be better allies.
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Muslim teachings on sexual and gender diversity are far more diverse than what many conservative groups would like us to believe.
Queer disabled people struggle to be seen in queer spaces that often do not accommodate them.
Japan has a rich queer history and is seeing societal changes in favor of greater LGBTQ recognition. That said, national politicians have yet to catch up.
Only in the past few years have the stories and experiences of trans people in Nazi Germany come to light.
This year, there are more than 400 active anti-trans bills across the U.S. What do things look like in Canada? Are we a safe haven or are we following those same trends?
A scholar of young adult fiction presents a fresh list of LGBTQ ‘must-reads’ for the summer of 2023.
Accessing compassionate health care is often difficult for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other sexual identities, such as pansexual or asexual individuals (2SLGBTQ+).
Conservative rhetoric about ‘parent rights’ that marginalizes LGBTQ+ positive sex education erases the complexity of parent identities and denies possibilities for richer school experiences.
Pride Toronto has the opportunity to change its relationship with Indigenous and racialized people.
A scholar of queer literature takes a closer look at five books that are pushing the envelope on society’s understanding of LGBTQ life.
The Nova Scotia LGBT Seniors Archive and Lesbian Oral History Project focus on gathering stories from the generation that began using the term lesbian, and those who still can’t.
Decolonial work is necessary. Queer people, communities and organizations have a responsibility to work toward undoing historical and contemporary wrongs.
When Li Shiu Tong died in 1993, his unpublished manuscript about sexuality was almost thrown away. Yet it contains views on bisexuality and gender fluidity that would resonate with young people today.
The quest to combat discrimination against LGBTQ athletes has been long and fitful, particularly in male team sports.
The Expungement Act was a centrepiece of the federal government’s apology to LGBTQ2 Canadians. But figures indicate only nine people have successfully had their convictions cleared.
It’s time we embrace the true meaning of the word ‘reparations'—this isn’t just about giving people money, it’s about offering apologies and taking account for previous mistakes.
While many companies promote social causes, advocates are skeptical of how genuine their commitment is.
Queer people have learned to build and rely on “chosen families.” Finding ways to creatively bolster and expand our networks of care takes on renewed importance in the pandemic.
Before the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII protects LBGT employees, some organizations were already aware of the benefits of inclusion.
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Professor of Journalism and Communication and Director of the Master's Program in Brand Responsibility, University of Oregon
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Professor of English and Gender & Sexuality Studies, University of California, Irvine
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Assistant Professor, Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, University of Calgary
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Professor of History, University of Washington
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, MacEwan University
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Concordia University
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Professor, Faculty of Education;, York University, Canada
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Assistant Professor, Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University
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Professor, School of Nursing, Dalhousie University
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Professor of Human Rights Law, Monash University
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Full Professor and Associate Vice-President, Research, Mount Saint Vincent University
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Adjunct Associate Professor of History, Queen's University, Ontario
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Associate Professor, Social Work and Human Services, Kennesaw State University
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Research assistant, Applied Human Nutrition, Mount Saint Vincent University
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PhD Candidate, Political Science, York University, Canada
