THE MAGAZINE
2SLGBTQiA+ Issues that matter
Queer Poetry Collective (19+)
Calling all 2SLGBTQ+ Poets! Join us for a weekly poetry workshop and open mic.
The Witching Hour Gathering
The house will set the stage. Pumpkins with flickering faces will line the porch steps, each carved with expressions that lean more uncanny than cute.
Aftercare: It’s a thing (and so is chocolate)
Some experts suggest chocolate (if you’re not allergic) can help you release those endorphins again. So make sure you have a good supply on hand before your next adventure!
Can I be an alien this Hallowe'en?
A Guide to Choosing Respectful Halloween Costumes for you and your family
Understanding SOGI: What It Is and Why It Matters in Education
SOGI is an acronym that stands for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. While this concept has gained more visibility in the public eye, many still grapple with understanding its true essence and significance, particularly in the context of education.
Why is Spooky a bad word?
Language carries layers of history that may not be immediately visible. As we become more aware of these histories, revisiting the words we use can show respect for others’ experiences and backgrounds.
Fireworks and Your Furbaby
Fireworks are loud and unpredictable, which most dogs perceive as a threat. But there are some things you can do to help your furry friend endure.
Gay Christmas: How Halloween Became a Queer Holiday
The notion that Halloween became a queer holiday in the past decade or two is wrong. In fact, its roots to the queer community are almost a century old.
Cosplay costumes and Gender
Gender and Halloween costumes is a particularly challenging topic. Emory talks about transness and drag around Halloween
What is Critical Race Theory?
Let’s look at Critical Race Theory, what it is, where it comes from and why it poses such a threat to conservatives world-wide and especially in the USA.
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Two-Spirit (TGD2S) Action Plan And Survey
We are updating the Transgender, Gender Diverse and Two-Spirit (TGD2S) Plan! Take our survey to help shape the vision for a more TGD2S safe & inclusive Vancouver.
Stonewall Museum Mobilizing to Defend Public Education
The Stonewall National Museum’s 2025 SNEP Symposium returns to Fort Lauderdale this October, rallying educators, advocates, and families to protect inclusive public education amid mounting political threats.
What is a T-Dance?
You’ve never heard of a T-dance? Learn the history of this unique event and what to expect when you go -
Doggy Fashion - yes or no?
The weather outside is frightful but should you dress your dog? Or should you let him run naked through the snow?
Queerness and Aging in Vancouver: Senior LGBTQ2SiA+ Resources in the City
Loneliness is a concern for seniors and this is particularly keen within the queer senior community. Long and happy lives need community. What’s On Queer shares some resources for senior queers in Vancouver.
Debunking the Pillars of Trans Exclusion
Many arguments used to exclude trans people from 2SLGBTQ+ spaces are based on widely repeated but unsupported claims.
Lesbian Organizers Push Back Against U.K. Ruling That Excludes Trans Women
From underground parties to Pride marches and zine publications, lesbian communities are building new strategies to protect trans inclusion and solidarity.
Monthly Queer Grief Circle
A supportive online grief group for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals processing death loss, held monthly and facilitated by a queer-identified counsellor.
The Empire Inside: Watching Andor as a Queer Activist
In Andor’s layered story of rebellion, I saw my own: grief forged by identity, resilience shaped by exile, and a quiet, persistent hope that even amidst fatigue and loss, resistance remains an act of love.