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2016 Villain: La Carnita

Nominated for: mucho social media misogyny, and taking over public spaces.

By Samira Mohyeddin • Illustration by Emile CompionDec. 31st, 10:00 am

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La Carnita Deletes Another Sexist Social Media Post, Apologizes

Popular taco joint invoked Donald Trump, and after a backlash, realized it was stupid.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 12th, 6:30 pm

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New Art Exhibition Explores Muslim Women’s Experiences Living in Toronto

Exhibition at the Gardiner Museum helps Muslim women find their voice against oppression.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jul. 22nd, 10:30 am

An Oral History of Toronto’s Pride Parade

Reflecting on Pride's beginnings and its evolution.

By Amy Carlberg, Sarah Duong, Erica Lenti, Michael Lyons and Samira Mohyeddin Jul. 3rd, 10:00 am

Why These Torontonians Attend the Dyke March

For visibility, support, belonging, and more.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jun. 30th, 11:30 am

Attending Pride in Toronto is Still a Political Act to Me

Pride began as a political march—and it remains just as political today for this Toronto woman.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jun. 9th, 12:00 pm

Rally and March Follow Ghomeshi Acquittal

Hundreds showed support for sexual assault survivors.

By Samira Mohyeddin Mar. 25th, 9:30 am

The Struggle With LGBTQ Health Care Options

They're among the most vulnerable—but they're not receiving the adequate care they need.

By Samira Mohyeddin Mar. 15th, 2:00 pm

Negotiating Space: Queering Black History Month

Reflecting on the contributions and struggles of Toronto's queer black community.

By Samira Mohyeddin Feb. 25th, 9:15 am

The Lives of Toronto’s Iranian Exiles

Debut book by journalist Laura Secor explores the tumult faced by exiled Iranians, including those in our city.

By Samira Mohyeddin Feb. 3rd, 11:30 am

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The Annex Welcomes Canada’s First LGBTQ2S Youth Shelter

After a 10 year effort to make it happen, Toronto will open Canada's first LGBTQ transitional house on February 1.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jan. 14th, 1:30 pm

2015 Hero: Jen Agg

Nominated for: calling out the restaurant industry on its sexism.

By Samira Mohyeddin • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

2015 Villain: Anti-Muslim Sentiment

Nominated for: bigotry that violates our city's better values.

By Samira Mohyeddin • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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From Raqqa to Roncesvalles: Toronto Gets Ready to Welcome Syrian Refugees

Community organizations in Toronto rally in support of refugees.

By Samira Mohyeddin Nov. 25th, 12:35 pm

More than Refugees: Syria Film Festival Opens in Toronto

A new festival of Syrian films lends context to an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

By Samira Mohyeddin Nov. 12th, 3:15 pm

A Gallery of One’s Own: Art Toronto’s Panel on Women in the Arts

Weekend panel on art's gender disparity points the finger everywhere except patriarchy.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 26th, 4:35 pm

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Beyond Words: Toronto Grows Its Own LGBTQ Literary Festival

The Naked Heart literary festival gives voice to the queer community in Toronto and beyond.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 19th, 3:00 pm

Bone on Bone: Kent Monkman at the Gardiner Museum

The provocative indigenous Canadian artist stages a confrontation with history in his largest installation to date.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 15th, 11:30 am