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Nashville, Tennessee: A Vibrant Destination for LGBTQ Travelers
Nashville, Tennessee: A Vibrant Destination for LGBTQ Travelers

Nashville’s LGBTQ nightlife is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself, offering a variety of bars and clubs where everyone can feel at home.

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TravelWhat's On Queer BCAugust 18, 2025
Countdown to Puerto Vallarta: A Lesbian Canadian’s Escape to the Mexican Pacific
Countdown to Puerto Vallarta: A Lesbian Canadian’s Escape to the Mexican Pacific

It’s official: this February, I’m trading Vancouver’s grey skies for Puerto Vallarta’s sunshine. My flights are booked, my accommodation is reserved, and every time I glance at my calendar, I feel a little electric buzz of excitement.

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TravelWhat's On Queer BCAugust 16, 2025
Pride on the Fairway: How Queer Golf Communities Are Growing in  Canada
Pride on the Fairway: How Queer Golf Communities Are Growing in Canada

For too long, golf was seen as a sport that queer people might hesitate to embrace. Traditional country-club atmospheres, conservative dress codes, and a lack of representation created unspoken barriers

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What's On Queer BCAugust 12, 2025
Queer Poetry Collective (19+)
Queer Poetry Collective (19+)

Calling all 2SLGBTQ+ Poets! Join us for a weekly poetry workshop and open mic.

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What's On Queer BCAugust 7, 2025
What is Critical Race Theory?
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.

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What's On Queer BCJuly 28, 2025
Transgender, Gender Diverse, Two-Spirit (TGD2S) Action Plan And Survey
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.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJuly 24, 2025
Stonewall Museum Mobilizing to Defend Public Education
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.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJuly 14, 2025
Judy Garland and that night at Stonewall
Judy Garland and that night at Stonewall

Are you a friend of Dorothy?

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJuly 13, 2025
What is a T-Dance?
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 -

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJuly 9, 2025
Debunking the Pillars of Trans Exclusion
Debunking the Pillars of Trans Exclusion

Many arguments used to exclude trans people from 2SLGBTQ+ spaces are based on widely repeated but unsupported claims.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 30, 2025
Lesbian Organizers Push Back Against U.K. Ruling That Excludes Trans Women
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.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 19, 2025
Monthly Queer Grief Circle
Monthly Queer Grief Circle

A supportive online grief group for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals processing death loss, held monthly and facilitated by a queer-identified counsellor.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 18, 2025Grief, Support
The Empire Inside: Watching Andor as a Queer Activist 
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.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 17, 2025Personal Story
How Do I Come Out to My Children? A Real Talk Guide for Parents Coming Out Later in Life
How Do I Come Out to My Children? A Real Talk Guide for Parents Coming Out Later in Life

Wondering, “How do I come out to my children?” This honest and gentle guide helps parents come out with confidence, care, and real-life tips from someone who gets it.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 10, 2025
The Power of Resonance: Your Guide to Transgender Voice Transformation
The Power of Resonance: Your Guide to Transgender Voice Transformation

While changes in pitch and how you inflect your words play a big part in how your voice is perceived, the heart of vocal transformation lies in resonance.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCJune 1, 2025
Sapphic Dating App HER acquired by Match
Sapphic Dating App HER acquired by Match

HER, a major dating and social platform for queer women and sapphic users, has been acquired by Match Group, the largest online dating company in the world.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCMay 22, 2025
The Real Risks in Public Restrooms—And Who Faces Them
The Real Risks in Public Restrooms—And Who Faces Them

Some people fear trans women in public bathrooms—but is that fear supported by evidence? We look at what the data says, who’s really at risk, and what better solutions look like.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCMay 5, 2025
What is WOKE: A Plain Language History and Analysis
What is WOKE: A Plain Language History and Analysis

The word 'woke' has shifted from meaning social awareness to becoming a political weapon. I wanted to know why. We start wtih its history, changing meanings, and how it is used to create division — and end with what individuals can do about it.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCApril 25, 2025
What is DEI anyhow and Why Does It Matter?
What is DEI anyhow and Why Does It Matter?

Let’s look at Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, its history, and its impact on marginalized communities, including recent policy changes in Canada and the U.S.

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCApril 15, 2025
Neverway: Horror Meets Life Sim in local Indie RPG
Neverway: Horror Meets Life Sim in local Indie RPG

In Vancouver-based indie game Neverway, you play as a young woman who quits her dead-end job and moves to a remote island farm – only to become the “immortal herald of a dead god.”

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MagazineWhat's On Queer BCApril 11, 2025Indie Games
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