How Brandon Teena’s Murder Changed How We Talk About Gender And Justice
His 1993 murder exposed the dangers of living authentically in a world not ready to understand. Three decades later, Teena’s story continues to shape how North America talks about gender, justice, and who deserves protection
Looking Inside The Quiet Discrimination Of “Lookism”
There’s a certain kind of prejudice in this world, and it isn’t pretty
Closing The Gaps: How Manitoba’s HIV Advocates Are Reimagining Care
Inside the fight for equity — and how Winnipeg’s CIN and Nine Circles Community Health Centre are turning advocacy into action
The Final Issue Of IN Magazine
It’s with heavy hearts that we share that the December 2025 digital issue of IN Magazine will be our last
What The Decline Of AIDS Organizations Tells Us About Moving Past Our Traumas – And Our Successes
The end of ACT, Canada’s oldest HIV service agency, and other AIDS organizations should be a cue for today’s 2SLGBTQI+ activists to start again, this time hopefully from a place of less fear and ignorance
The Trump Administration Will No Longer Mark World AIDS Day
South of the border, the State Department has announced it will not be recognizing World AIDS Day, marking the end of years of publicly recognizing the occasion
IDAHOBIT Announces 2026 Theme: “At The Heart Of Democracy”
Observed annually on May 17, the theme for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia will be: “At the heart of democracy”
Watch ‘Still Here,’ A Short Documentary About HIV And Aging
CANFAR’s first-ever documentary short shares the experiences of three Canadians who have lived with HIV for over 35 years
OPINION: Sincerity Is Scary – The Lack Of Earnestness In Gay Men
Some gay men consider everything to be “camp,” to protect themselves from the judgments of revealing something about their genuine enjoyments. Can we ever show our true colours, or are we still no better than our closeted selves?
Surviving Mormonism: Heather Gay Breaks the Silence
Heather Gay’s Surviving Mormonism uncovers the LDS Church’s hidden trauma through queer and survivor voices. She’s not just telling her story—she’s opening the door.
Latest Issue
December 2025
The final digital issue of IN Magazine includes: A look at the decline of AIDS organizations; The true story of Brandon Teena; How Winnipeg’s CIN and Nine Circles Community Health Centre are reimagining care; Sasha Leigh Henry’s feature film debut sheds light on a Black queer narrative rarely seen in Canada; 20 years later and Brokeback Mountain is still impactful; Interviews with Russell Tovey, Kawika Guillermo, Drew Droege, Marc Bendavid, Eric McCormack, and Revry’s co-founders; Queer love heats up in an intimate reimagining of Romeo and Juliet; and much more.
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