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Dec 20, 2018

Ontario rollback to sex-ed curriculum prompts legal challenges

The Ford government's decision to revert back to the 1998 curriculum has produced considerable backlash from educators, parents, and students -- and has also triggered four separate legal challenges.

In cahoots

Nov 27, 2018

Pro-choice Groups Call for Inform Alberta, 211, and HealthLink to Stop Referring to Anti-Choice Homophobic Agencies

ARCC and Alberta Pro-Choice Coalition are asking the online directory "Inform Alberta", 211, 811 HealthLink and its partners to stop referring to anti-choice, transphobic, and homophobic agencies.

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Nov 16, 2018

Alberta politicians battle over LGBTQ student rights ahead of 2019 election

David J. Climenhaga

This week, the NDP threatened to defund 28 religious schools if they don't implement diversity policies, and a video emerged in which a prominent UCP member compared Pride flags to Nazi swastikas.

In cahoots

Nov 15, 2018

ETFO issues call - respect, don't erase, transgender identities

As Transgender Day of Remembrance approaches on November 20, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario is calling on Ontarians to respect, not erase, trans identities.

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Nov 14, 2018

Jason Kenney and John Carpay face barrage of criticism following pride flag slur

David J. Climenhaga

Monday was not a good day for Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney and his supporter John Carpay. Yesterday wasn't either.

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Oct 21, 2018

Alberta-born singer k.d. lang awarded Alberta Order of Excellence

David J. Climenhaga

k.d. lang is one of the great talents Alberta has given the world and one of our province's best-known success stories.

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Sep 18, 2018

Support trans youth, say pediatricians

Mercedes Allen

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement affirming support for transgender and gender-diverse youth and emphasizing the need for their acceptance.

In cahoots

Sep 11, 2018

Ontario educators’ union launches injunction against government

ETFO announces nnounced legal action against the Ontario government regarding its repeal of the 2015 Health and Physical Education Curriculum and the anonymous parent ‘snitch line’.

In cahoots

Sep 6, 2018

Congratulations on a Successful and Inclusive Pride Season!

Congratulations on a Successful and Inclusive Pride Season from UFCW 401

The United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 401, celebrates and congratulates the Alberta LGBTQ2+ community on a successful and spirited Pride Season.

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Jun 28, 2018

Effort to halt enforcement of Alberta's GSA protection law tossed out by Medicine Hat judge

David J. Climenhaga

Education Minister David Eggen quickly hailed the ruling as a victory "for justice and equality in the province of Alberta." As for the UCP Opposition … crickets.

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