While National Newswatch does not keep an archive of external articles for longer than 6 months, we do keep all articles written by contributors who post directly to our site. Here you will find all of the contributed and linked external articles from Fae Johnstone.
Melissa Lantsman’s and Eric Duncan’s refusals to call out their party’s transphobia is a betrayal of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Never underestimate the willingness of rich, cis, conservative gay people and so-called allies to sell out the rest of us.
The Culture War is here. Trans youth are but a convenient target in a broader assault on progress, rights, and freedoms. The far right is gaining ground. It’s time we wake up to what’s at stake. Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced sweeping policy changes that will force transgender students back into the closet, interfere in the medical care...
Queer people and allies have every reason to be very nervous about a Pierre Poilievre government. With the Conservatives leading in the polls, Pierre Poilievre may well become the next prime minister. If that happens, progress on LGBTQ equality will be at risk. While we've come a long way since marriage equality, we shouldn't underestimate the threat — and danger...