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Activism

Rainbow Railroad executive director resigns
Power

Rainbow Railroad executive director resigns

Former ED Justin Taylor says ‘burnout’ was a factor

By Rob Easton
Ottawa group launching two spirit inclusion campaign
Power

Ottawa group launching two spirit inclusion campaign

Two spirit coordinator hopes to provide information and resources

By Jeremy Willard
Blockobana is the Toronto black queer pride party for everyone
Arts

Blockobana is the Toronto black queer pride party for everyone

Meet one of the DJs bringing out the queerness in Caribbean culture

By Jeremy Willard
The fight over Pride will be a long one — but worth it
Opinion

The fight over Pride will be a long one — but worth it

Black Lives Matter’s demand to remove police floats from parade raises important debate

By Arshy Mann
Black Lives Matter Toronto embodies the spirit of Pride
Opinion

Black Lives Matter Toronto embodies the spirit of Pride

Bold grassroots protest could spark new inspiration in community activism

By Matthew DiMera
Facebook deletes Vancouver trans march profile
Power

Facebook deletes Vancouver trans march profile

Organizers invite people to check group’s new pages to participate

By Nathaniel Christopher
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Threats, lies and a gay beauty pageant
Power

Threats, lies and a gay beauty pageant

Mr Gay World contestants accuse organizers of bullying, bias and incompetence

By Niko Bell
Groups pressure Canadian feds for official apology
Power

Groups pressure Canadian feds for official apology

Egale Canada wants judge to hear from LGBT people before suggesting remedies

By Dylan C Robertson
Rent increases squeezing Red Gate Arts Society in East Van
Power

Rent increases squeezing Red Gate Arts Society in East Van

Is Lululemon founder Chip Wilson forcing a non-profit arts group to find a new home?

By Nathaniel Christopher
Kevin and Alex Newman on coming out and father-son forgiveness
Love & Sex

Kevin and Alex Newman on coming out and father-son forgiveness

Keynote speakers at Qmunity’s IDAHOT 2016 breakfast share their family’s story

By Robin Perelle
Ken Popert to step down as executive director of Pink Triangle Press
Power

Ken Popert to step down as executive director of Pink Triangle Press

After more than four decades, Popert leaves a legacy of activism and change

By Arshy Mann
Friends For Life asks for patience as it regroups post-suspension
Power

Friends For Life asks for patience as it regroups post-suspension

Community organization offers interim services as it re-evaluates its role

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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Why Black Lives Matter is Toronto’s most effective LGBT movement
Power

Why Black Lives Matter is Toronto’s most effective LGBT movement

Queer and trans people at forefront of a grassroots success story

By Arshy Mann
Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest
Power

Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest

Situation deteriorating for LGBT people in Russia, some activists say

By Dinah Zeldin
Queer storytelling for a new generation
Arts

Queer storytelling for a new generation

Celebrating nearly 20 years of LGBT narratives with nods to history, sex, drag and more

By Chris Dupuis
How Rob Ford renewed LGBT activism in Toronto
Opinion

How Rob Ford renewed LGBT activism in Toronto

Ford’s bigoted statements and attacks on our core services made the community focus on what’s important

By Rob Salerno
How outrage helps, and hurts, gay activism
Opinion

How outrage helps, and hurts, gay activism

Anger can be a powerful tool to define a community, but it can also be isolating

By Rob Salerno
ED’s departure won’t delay Qmunity site search, says chair
Power

ED’s departure won’t delay Qmunity site search, says chair

Dara Parker helped significantly increase funding and outreach, says organization

By Nathaniel Christopher
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