When Suzanne Simard heard she was going to be named one of the 100 “most influential people” in the world on Wednesday, she had a hard time believing it at first. The Finding the Mother Tree author, who was included in Time magazine’s annual list alongside a handful of fellow Canadians, said she wondered whether her … Read more
Virgin Active is facing continued backlash after an incident involving a “male” being spotted in a female-only area. This, as the gym introduced a new “inclusive environment” that permits transgender gym-goers to choose a change room that aligns with their “gender identity.” The company – founded by British businessman Richard Branson – has faced criticism … Read more
Virgin Active members – particularly female ones – are threatening to cancel their membership after the company revealed its “inclusive environment” would permit transgender gym goers to choose a change room that aligned with their “gender identity.” The revelation was made after US gym Planet Fitness – not to be confused with the SA company … Read more
A nationwide hot-button issue boiled over on Boston Common Saturday, when opposing sides to youth gender transition shouted at each other in front of the State House. “People who do trans surgery should go to jail,” protesters could be heard shouting from the common in between group prayers and singing. Their message was in turn … Read more
The most prominent Indigenous women’s organization in Canada announced on Friday the departure of its chief executive officer amid internal turmoil. In an email viewed by CBC News, Carol McBride, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), informed staff that Lynne Groulx is no longer employed as the organization’s CEO. “NWAC continues to … Read more
More than 400 Canadian artists from the worlds of music, film and literature are denouncing what they describe as “alarming and destructive” anti-trans legislation in an open letter released Sunday by music superstars Tegan and Sara. The list of stars who signed the letter includes actor Elliot Page, Great Big Sea frontman Alan Doyle, actress … Read more
The capital city of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran, announced in early March that transgender people should not appear in popular sections of the metropolis. The Tehran city council directive to ostracize transgender people coincides with US President Biden declaring that March 31 is “Transgender Day of Visibility.” The US government-funded news organization … Read more
Transgender and nonbinary people would be better protected from harassment in Colorado under new bill Transgender and nonbinary people would receive more explicit protections in Colorado’s anti-bias and harassment law if a newly introduced bill becomes law. Advocates characterize the bill as a simple legislative fix to ensure gender identity and expression are protected across … Read more
The White House responded Saturday to GOP criticism that the Transgender Day of Visibility, which is observed each year on March 31, falls on Easter. Republicans criticized President Biden after he issued a Friday proclamation, recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, as he has done for every year he has been in the Oval … Read more
Transgender and nonbinary people would receive more explicit protections in Colorado’s anti-bias and harassment law if a newly introduced bill becomes law. Advocates characterize the bill as a simple legislative fix to ensure gender identity and expression are protected across state law, while also sending a message about Colorado’s values. “(The bill) ensures nonbinary and … Read more
