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Andrea Houston

Gay U of T student from India refuses to be criminalized
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Gay U of T student from India refuses to be criminalized

Movement to legalize gay sex in India will be front and centre at Toronto’s WorldPride

January 13, 2014
Student barred from using Harvey Milk quote unsatisfied with board’s statement
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Student barred from using Harvey Milk quote unsatisfied with board’s statement

‘They don’t get it. They aren’t talking about LGBTQ acceptance,’ student says of French Catholic board

January 1, 2014
Scott Lively reacts to passage of Ugandan anti-gay law
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Scott Lively reacts to passage of Ugandan anti-gay law

‘How do you know this will produce violence and discrimination?’ anti-gay pastor asks

December 20, 2013
The Vic on Church Street closes its doors
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The Vic on Church Street closes its doors

Neighbouring Sugo restaurant has also gone out of business

December 19, 2013
‘I’m sorry,’ says U of T professor who provided false information on HIV
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‘I’m sorry,’ says U of T professor who provided false information on HIV

HIV-positive student hopes to start discussion about social stigma concerning gay men and HIV

December 19, 2013
Mississauga Catholic school says no to Harvey Milk quote on GSA posters
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Mississauga Catholic school says no to Harvey Milk quote on GSA posters

Student battle to create gay support group highlights problems with implementation of Accepting Schools Act

December 16, 2013
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World’s first openly gay government head to attend WorldPride
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World’s first openly gay government head to attend WorldPride

Iceland’s former prime minister among speakers announced Dec 10

December 10, 2013
Proud Life: Kary Rasmussen, 1951-2013
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Proud Life: Kary Rasmussen, 1951-2013

Activist and former Pink Triangle Press board member

December 9, 2013
Toronto moves closer to creating a homeless shelter for LGBT youth
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Toronto moves closer to creating a homeless shelter for LGBT youth

New research identifies urgent need for better LGBT sensitivity training in existing facilities

December 5, 2013
City may double Pride Toronto funding for 2014 WorldPride
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City may double Pride Toronto funding for 2014 WorldPride

An additional $140,000 is included as part of proposed budget

December 4, 2013
‘Fierce grannies’ recognized on World AIDS Day for work in Africa
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‘Fierce grannies’ recognized on World AIDS Day for work in Africa

Grandmothers stepped up to care for an entire generation of African children left orphaned by AIDS

December 3, 2013
Liberals keep Toronto Centre in federal by-election
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Liberals keep Toronto Centre in federal by-election

Chrystia Freeland slams NDP for ‘negative’ campaign

November 26, 2013
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World AIDS Day award will honour gay activist from Cameroon
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World AIDS Day award will honour gay activist from Cameroon

Alternatives-Cameroon works with LGBT people in ‘profoundly hostile’ country

November 25, 2013
Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Conservative candidate
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Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Conservative candidate

Xtra sits down with Geoff Pollock ahead of federal by-election

November 23, 2013
McQuaig and Freeland square off in Toronto Centre debate
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McQuaig and Freeland square off in Toronto Centre debate

By-election to replace Bob Rae will be held Nov 25

November 22, 2013
Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Green Party candidate
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Talking LGBT issues with Toronto Centre’s Green Party candidate

Xtra sits down with John Deverell ahead of federal by-election

November 21, 2013
Justin Trudeau chats with Xtra ahead of Toronto Centre by-election
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Justin Trudeau chats with Xtra ahead of Toronto Centre by-election

Liberal leader talks about LGBT issues in Canada and abroad

November 20, 2013
Toronto event honours victims of violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance
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Toronto event honours victims of violence ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance

Trans women of colour are targeted most frequently, says Toronto activist

November 19, 2013
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