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Revealing the long but hidden history of queer women in sport
As a white queer athlete, sports enthusiast and sociologist, I have forever searched for stories about queer women…
Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities and connections
Like much of Canada, many queer people have spent the last year at home, trying to keep safe…
Las Vegas Raiders’ Carl Nassib becomes first openly gay active NFL player
Third-round 2016 draft pick posts video of his coming out moment to Instagram and pledges $100,000 to The Trevor Project.
Pride Month and queer students: Why creatively drawing on virtual community during COVID-19 matters
As academics who are part of a collaborative research team focused on the health inequities experienced by 2SLGBTQ+…
Before Stonewall, Cherry Grove: How a beach town became a gay ‘safe haven’
A new exhibit features rarely seen photos of the LGBTQ community enjoying the freedom offered by Fire Island’s Cherry Grove, one of America’s first gay beach towns.
Trans youth are coming out and living in their gender much earlier than older generations
There are a few common identity milestones that transgender, or trans, people experience across their lives.
Lifeguard tower destroyed!
“The haters are going to lose it when we paint the next lifeguard station with colored glitter.”
Most trans and non-binary youth are supported and healthy despite stigma and discrimination
Trans and non-binary youth in Canada continue to experience targeted violence and discrimination…
Our future, our youth, working to give us access to the resources we need to stay educated.
“The new filter system that is in place will need to be adjusted to accommodate the needs of our community.”