Oppression Fantasy vs. Reality: The Rise of Oppression LARPing
What happens when dominant groups pretend to be oppressed? Enter oppression LARPing—a dangerous fantasy that flips the script and justifies cruelty under the guise of victimhood.
What Does It Mean to Say Gender Is a Social Construct? Understanding Identity and Freedom
Gender isn’t fake—it’s flexible. Learn what it really means to say gender is a social construct, and why that understanding creates space for freedom, joy, and authenticity.
How to Talk About AIDS in 2025: Language, Advocacy, and Allyship
The way we talk about AIDS matters. Learn how to use accurate terms, share personal stories, and fight stigma with compassion and clarity in 2025.
Queer Rights Are Human Rights: Why “Love Is Love” Isn’t Enough
“Love is love” may sound sweet, but it doesn’t capture the full scope of queer identity and struggle. Here’s why the message we really need is “Queer rights are human rights.”
The Fabulous Evolution of Drag: From Shakespeare to RuPaul and Beyond
From ancient opera stages to global runways, drag has always been more than performance—it’s a reflection of gender, power, and the unshakable spirit of self-expression.
Q&A: Why Some Gendered Words Feel Right—And Others Don’t
Why does being called “ma’am” feel okay, but “sir” doesn’t? In this Q&A, I unpack how gendered words and pronouns affect people differently—especially for those of us living outside the binary.
Gender-Affirming Care Saves Lives: Why Inclusion Matters at Camp and Beyond
Gender-affirming care is life-saving. This post explores how camps can support trans and non-binary youth through everyday acts of inclusion and affirmation.
There Is No LGB Without the T: Why Trans Rights Are Essential to Queer Liberation
There is no LGB without the T. This post breaks down why trans rights are essential to queer liberation—past, present, and future.
Trump’s America Isn’t Great—It’s Gilded: A Reality Check on Tariffs and Exploitation
Trump’s vision of “greatness” isn’t about lifting people up—it’s about cheap labour, weakened rights, and nostalgic exploitation. It’s not the golden age. It’s the Gilded Age, reheated and rebranded.
Was Jesus Trans? A Thought-Provoking Reflection on Gender, Inclusion, and Faith
If Jesus didn’t have a biological father, what does that say about his chromosomes? And what does it say about us if the idea of a trans Jesus makes us uncomfortable?
Allyship: All Aboard? What It Really Means to Be Invited on the Ship
Calling yourself an ally doesn’t guarantee you a spot on the ship. Allyship is earned through action—not comfort, not compliments. And if you fall off? Swim back and keep doing the work.
Why Rebranding DEI Won’t Fix White Supremacy
Rebranding DEI to make it more palatable won’t dismantle white supremacy—it just reinforces it. The problem isn’t the words. It’s how quickly we abandon them when things get uncomfortable.
Asking a Question Is Not an Attack: On Tone Policing and Talking Lions
When a woman voices a "male" lion, the misogyny shows up fast—and so does tone policing. Here’s why asking a question isn’t an attack, and why discomfort isn’t the enemy.
What to Do When a Coworker Is Bullied with Homophobia or Transphobia at Work
Homophobia and transphobia at work aren’t always loud—but they’re always harmful. If you see a coworker being targeted, don’t stay silent. Here’s how to speak up, show support, and help create a safer, more inclusive workplace.
How to Vote With 2SLGBTQIA+ Canadians in Mind This Election
I’ve been voting for 27 years, and now I cast my ballot with my queer neighbours in mind. Here’s how to vote with empathy, inclusion, and real impact this election.
Two-Spirit Is Not a “Made-Up Term”—And This Rhetoric Isn’t Welcome Here
The term Two-Spirit was created by Indigenous people in 1990 as a way to honour and reclaim gender-diverse identities rooted in pre-colonial traditions. If your idea of liberation excludes them, it’s not liberation at all.
Respecting Agency and Accessibility: A Real-Life Reminder
When someone made a hurtful comment about a friend’s mobility device, I froze. But my friend Patty didn’t. She stirred in the lesson from a video I’d made—and chose to give that friend their agency.
Where Queerness and Disability Meet: Embracing the Full Spectrum of Identity
Being queer and disabled isn’t about overcoming—it’s about understanding. Here’s how these identities inform each other, amplify each other, and shape a life that fits instead of one that constrains.
Woman, the worst thing you can be: Dismantling Hate and Understanding How Transphobia and Homophobia Stem from Misogyny
Transphobia and homophobia don’t exist in a vacuum—they’re rooted in a deep contempt for femininity. To fight back, we must confront misogyny, white supremacy, and colonialism together.
What Stonewall Is and Why It Matters
Stonewall was more than a bar—it was a battleground, a symbol, and the spark of a movement. Here’s why the 1969 uprising still matters and how its legacy lives on in every step toward queer liberation.