Today is the international Trans Day of Visibility. The only other day of the year that we mark is the Trans Day of Remembrance which is a day where we Continue Reading →
This post was written for The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity and may be found here. Amid all the negative news about LTBTQ* rights being limited and laws Continue Reading →
In my Dvar, or teaching, for this year’s Interfaith Pride Shabbat I look at the commandment to pursue justice and the questions and challenges it raises for those of us in Continue Reading →
With Ottawa Capital Pride rapidly approaching there is discussion, especially among trans people and trans organizations as to whether or not the conservative group LGBTory should be allowed to participate Continue Reading →
This week in the annual cycle of Torah readings Jews are reading parsha Balak. The first part of the parsha tells the story of Balak who feels threatened by the Continue Reading →
Happy Canada Day from the Canadian Senate! Unless you’re a trans person, or someone who faces discrimination because of your gender identity. In that case, have a disappointing Canada Day. Continue Reading →
Since my epiphany, transition and my coming out as a woman who is also trans I have been following, and I have been involved in various levels of activism. One Continue Reading →
Across North America we are seeing a general move toward marriage equality. Canada has had it for almost ten years, various states within the United States of America have either passed Continue Reading →
It’s not often that a homily (sermon to many) provides direct inspiration for a blog post. Today happens to be one of those times. For those who are interested the Continue Reading →
Today, May 17, is the international day against homophobia and transphobia. Great! It is important to draw attention to the fact that many people who fall under the broad LGBTTQ* Continue Reading →
