Dec 21, 2019
The bad faith 'debate' about trans human rights
Mercedes Allen
The "gender critical debate" is designed to disallow any conclusion that trans people exist, let alone that they should have rights or be accommodated in society in any way.
trans rights
Aug 2, 2019
Human rights sky not falling in B.C. genital waxing case
Mercedes Allen
Trans human rights protections were never meant to be used to force cis women to touch a penis that they did not consent to. But here's the secret: they don't.
Jul 24, 2019
Uterus under fire: reproductive justice goes beyond freedom to choose
Shari-Lynn Dueck
A cis woman's experience accompanying her transgender friend to the doctor makes it clear that reproductive rights will not be fully realized until the autonomy of transgender persons is respected.
Oct 1, 2018
Syrus Marcus Ware discusses life as a trans father, artist, and social activist
The Hum Podcast
Syrus Marcus Ware joins us to discuss his experience as a trans father, how he uses art for social change, and why Canadians have a hard time addressing their own history of anti-black racism.
Jan 24, 2017
Black and trans voices frustrated by lack of inclusion in Vancouver Women's March
Tessa Vikander
Organizers of Vancouver's Women's March on Washington express remorse at lack of communication, while omission sparks wider conversation of inclusive organizing.
May 24, 2016
After Census snub, Canada's trans community feels like it doesn't count
Albert Van Santvoort
Some members of the transgender community can't help but feel institutionally overlooked after the 2016 census failed to include options for transgender people.
Dec 2, 2015
B.C. Corrections amends policy for transgender inmates
Alyse Kotyk
B.C. becomes the second province in Canada to adopt a policy allowing transgender inmates to be placed based on identified gender, not birth sex.
Nov 20, 2015
November 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed on November 20 to recognize and honour members of the trans community, who have been murdered for expressing their gender choice.
Apr 22, 2015
Saskatchewan becomes the first province in Canada to fly the transgender flag
Cory Collins
Symbolic and real acceptance is growing for trans people -- but a need for human rights protections and other challenges are just as visible in 2015.
Mar 2, 2015
Senate transphobia inexcusable -- past time for trans rights bill
y sending Bill C-279 back to the House of Commons instead of passing it, Conservative senators have taken an inexcusable stand against equality and human rights.
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