If you are a resident of Ontario, a Canadian citizen, and 18+ years old, it’s time for us to head to the polls! That’s right – we are officially in election season. This blog will help outline some crucial information, including a brief overview of Canada’s electoral system (a recap from your civics/history class), some frequently asked questions about voting, red, green and yellow flags in candidates/parties, and tips on making an informed decision.

Between May and August 2024, I engaged in a self-study where I noted every time people used pronouns and/or gendered/gender neutral language in reference to me. This blog discusses the results of the self-study to demonstrate the frequency of pronouns.

This blog will briefly discuss the history of Pride, and explore the four themes of Pride today, relating to celebration, community, visibility, and protest.

This blog will provide an in-depth view at Sydney’s response to microaggressions that ney have experienced as a queer and trans person; plus a discussion on how to counter microaggressions.

This blog will discuss the origins of ney/nem pronouns, provide examples of how to use inclusive language, and discuss what to do when we make mistakes.

This blog will discuss the anatomy of a true apology, which includes an acknowledgement of the harm, should center the person harmed, should not include a goal of forgiveness, and should have a commitment to changed behaviour.

In honour of International Asexual Day (April 6), this blog will explore some of Sydney’s experience as an ace/aro person and discuss the importance of ace liberation.

This blog will discuss some of the unique challenges that queer and trans folks experience during the holiday season, and some tips for caring for oneself and one another.

This open letter will discuss the realities of the gender binary, how it is harmful, and how to challenge it.

This blog will discuss how trans-exclusionary radical feminism has been harmful to everyone (to feminists, to women, to people of colour, and to trans people) by breaking down their arguments and proposing solutions.

This blog will discuss the September 20 protests in Canada, and break down some of the common myths and arguments used by the anti-SOGI crowd.

Since right-wing bigots like to claim they are “protecting kids”, let’s take a look at what kids actually need protection from - cisnormativity and heteronormativity.

This blog will explain the meaning behind each of the colours in the pride flag, and why pride flags are so much more than a piece of cloth.

This blog discusses how anti-trans movements are targeting those who are most vulnerable — trans youth — and how this will spill over into other minoritized communities, unless we stop it.

This blog provides an analysis on how a genocide is currently being committed against transgender people, through the framework of the Ten Stages of Genocide.