In spirit, Islamic literature decries conversion therapy: It states that ignoring legitimate, human needs leads to taklif ma la yutaq (creation of obligations that cannot be met). Read More
There is no conversation to be had with Islamophobes, who view Muslims as a fifth column that must be exterminated. Likewise, there can be no conversation with rigid Muslims, who justify draconian punishments for LGBTQ2S+ individuals. Read More
By Ricardo Acuña During the recent Alberta provincial election, now premier Jason Kenney and his social media supporters would often... Read More
Rohan Dave shares what the Shades of Colour collective is all about Read More
It is hard to see a tangible upside for Kenney, and for Albertans, from his proposed Bill 1, and it is likely to be only the first of many challenges he will face in figuring out how to operationalize the many promises of the UCP platform. Read More
By Junaid Jahangir I was invited to offer the keynote address for the Community Power of One Conference in Red... Read More
Editor’s note: Recently, both the Edmonton Pride Festival Society and Pride Centre have seen controversy, and there have been many... Read More
I did not come across mainstream Muslim institutions in the West condemning barbaric laws enacted in the name of their religion. Such Muslim stakeholders often argue that foreign issues of Muslim countries do not concern them—even as they advocate for Palestinians or the Rohingya Muslims. Read More
There’s something missing from our election debate — and in sheer dollars, it may be the biggest single issue that... Read More
By Ricardo Acuña In the lead-up to, and throughout the Alberta election thus far, one of UCP leader Jason Kenney’s... Read More
GSAs offer spaces to build healthy connections and friendships away from secret encounters and connections that can sometimes be predatory and unsafe. The research on such spaces is clear, as they bring about a reduction in toxic behaviour comprised of substance abuse and unhealthy sexual practices. In essence, GSAs save lives. Read More
Not voting may make you one of the cool kids, but there are parties out there that have members who believe all gay people are going to hell, so apathy and being too good to cast your ballot for a lame-duck candidate who at the very least doesn’t wanna reinstate prima nocta—that’s hyperbole, we hope—kind of stops being a rad m.o. at that point. Read More