Blogs & Open Letters

Sydney’s blogs are longer pieces of writing that are designed to educate about a particular topic, often related to trans and queer issues, activism, and advocacy. The open letters are typically directed towards a particular person/organization, and/or in response to an event, anniversary, or awareness day.

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Apologies: How, When, and Why? (Blog)

This blog will discuss the anatomy of a true apology, which includes an acknowledgement of the harm, should center the person harmed, should not include a goal of forgiveness, and should have a commitment to changed behaviour.

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No Space for Hate (Blog)

This blog will discuss the September 20 protests in Canada, and break down some of the common myths and arguments used by the anti-SOGI crowd.

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First, They Came for Trans Youth (Blog)

This blog discusses how anti-trans movements are targeting those who are most vulnerable — trans youth — and how this will spill over into other minoritized communities, unless we stop it.

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