Lawmakers in California vote to end ban on state-funded travel to LGBTQ+ targeted areas. California’s State Assembly passes SB 447 to lift ban on state-funded travel that was implemented in 2017. The ban prohibits elected officials and state workers from visiting certain states for work, causing difficulties for sports teams traveling out of state. The …
If you’re a queer person who has ever set foot in a doctor’s office, then you know that the medical industrial system was not built with us in mind. There is still a lot of ignorance around queer sex, and confusion (or resistance) to trans and nonbinary people’s identities. And while several hospitals have launched …
Ian McKellen celebrates the positive impact of coming out as gay 35 years ago, stating that his life has improved as a result. In an interview with Variety, the renowned actor from “The Lord of the Rings” reflects on one of the defining moments in his life. McKellen publicly came out as gay during a …
The Alberta Teachers’ Association is urging a trustee from a Red Deer Catholic school to step down or face consequences after a disturbing social media post. The post, shared by Monique LaGrange, featured a black-and-white photo of children waving Nazi flags alongside a modern picture of children holding homemade Pride rainbow flags. The caption, “Brainwashing …
Miley Cyrus believes that her past fashion choices were indicative of her belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. In a humorous TikTok video, she playfully referenced an old paparazzi photo featuring herself, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, and Emily Osment, stating that her attire from the 2000s exuded “big bisexual energy.” In the photo, Cyrus can be …
New polling conducted for Global News has found that while Canadians generally support LGBTQ2S+ people and issues, they are less likely to engage in behaviors that demonstrate true allyship for the community. According to the poll conducted by Ipsos, only one-in-ten Canadians consider themselves to be active allies to the queer community. However, almost half …
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen recently signed an executive order that provides a more defined definition of an individual’s sex. While Pillen believes this is a step forward for women’s rights, critics argue that it is an attack on the transgender community. According to the AP, the order directs schools and state agencies to classify individuals …
The official Canadian government travel website has recently added a warning to its section on the United States that states, “Some states have enacted laws and policies that may affect 2SLGBTQI+ persons. Check relevant state and local laws.” While the warning lacks specific details about the laws, policies, or states in question, it implies that …
Canada’s Minister for Women, Gender Equality, and Youth has expressed concerns about policies in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick that require parental consent for students under 16 to use their preferred pronouns and names in schools. Marci Ien stated that these policies put transgender and nonbinary children in a “life-or-death situation.” While she did not comment …
Canada has recently updated its U.S. travel advisory, urging caution for Canadians traveling to the U.S. due to state laws and policies that target LGBTQ individuals. The updated advisory includes a new section specifically for 2SLGBTQI+ travelers, providing information on relevant state and local laws. The U.S. has enacted nearly 500 anti-LGBTQ laws across various …