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LGBT rights
About one thing, at least.
Toronto Pride has come so far!
Canada Olympic House to serve as haven for LGBT athletes in PyeongChang.
It's not only pathetic but it shows just how much homophobia queers in Antigua and Barbuda deal with.
The move will ensure all passengers feel welcome.
Trans people struggle with employment, basic medical care, accessing things like housing and even public washrooms. Look around. Most of the services offered are categorized by gender, so trans people face constant barriers using them.
Absolutely vital.
The upcoming Supreme Court of Canada appeal about whether Trinity Western University has the right to establish a law school that bans gays and lesbians promises to be one of the most influential human rights decisions in the history of the court. The debate is a depressing reminder of how reviled LGBT people still are among certain segments of society.
Intersectionality means that different systems of discrimination are connected. Gender issues "intersect" with issues of class, sexuality, disability, and race. For instance, Indigenous women are much more likely than non-Indigenous women to be the victims of violent crime. Intersectional resistance, then, is about fighting inequality and oppression across identity lines.
