The personal lives of politicians’ spouses and children are generally off-limits in Canadian news reporting, but for Fae Johnstone, the coverage is one more example of how trans people have become a popular political punching bag. Jen St. Denis reports. Jen is a reporter with The Tyee. Published March 21, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/03/21/Trans-Rights-Under-Attack-Advocates-Prep-Election/

With Trans Rights Under Attack, Advocates Prep for the Election

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