From Liz, With Love: Losing friends in the name of love
Dear Liz, I’ve been seeing a lot of betrayal in the name of love lately. Friends turning on friends to get…
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Editorial: Welcoming you as you are
At The Medium, your voice is heard.
The first and most fundamental role of The Medium is to put student voices on display for all to see….
November News Briefs
FIFA participants consider legal action over “OneLove” armband ban Seven national teams participating in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar…
Sexually and gender diverse youths face higher rates of bullying in Canada
Studies released by Statistics Canada reveal the prevalence of bullying and stigma among 2SLGBTQI+ youths, as experts advocate for increased awareness and support.
On October 18, 2022, Statistics Canada released a study bringing attention to the vast amount of bullying that sexually and…
Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan: A step towards equality
After two years of consultations and deliberation, the Canadian government releases its plan to improve inclusivity, recognize diversity, and quell 2SLGBTQI+ discrimination across Canada.
On August 28, 2022, the federal government released Canada’s first Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan. The plan aimed at improving rights…
The UTMSU introduces its plans for a winter lobby week
In their annual general meeting, the UTMSU reviewed the previous year’s initiatives and introduced its lobby week event for UTM students to chime in on what needs to be improved upon.
On November 24, 2022, the University of Toronto Mississauga Students’ Union (UTMSU) held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Deerfield…
Transgender people face discriminatory treatment
In both the US and Canada, transgender inmates have had their rights violated, as prison systems place them in gender-divided cells that do not match their gender identities.
Nikita Dragun, a transgender woman and an influencer, “was arrested and held in a men’s unit of a Miami jail”…
Queer communities speak out against police chief-elect’s record of violence
Future Toronto Chief of Police’s record of violating queer women and gender-non-conforming individuals rights breaches the 2SLGBTQI+ community’s trust.
On December 19, 2022, Myron Demkiw will be taking over the Chief of Police position at Toronto Police Services (TPS)….