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If the Liberal government abandons hundreds of LGBT refugees, does anyone care?
Opinion

If the Liberal government abandons hundreds of LGBT refugees, does anyone care?

Canada broke a promise to hundreds of LGBT Iranians, who are now stranded in Turkey. Now what?

February 28, 2017
Pink Triangle Press names David Walberg as executive director
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Pink Triangle Press names David Walberg as executive director

Walberg succeeds Ken Popert to become second ED in the company’s history

February 23, 2017
Police investigating three alleged assaults in Toronto’s gay village
Power

Police investigating three alleged assaults in Toronto’s gay village

Assaults allegedly took place in early January, all at the same intersection

January 27, 2017
Toronto police demonstrate inclusiveness by Tasering man, making HIV-phobic comment
Opinion

Toronto police demonstrate inclusiveness by Tasering man, making HIV-phobic comment

‘He’s going to spit in your face, you’re going to get AIDS,’ officer says to witness filming the incident

January 24, 2017
A year in review 2016: The rise of the racist, homophobic and misogynistic alt-right
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The rise of the racist, homophobic and misogynistic alt-right

The gift that keeps on giving — right into the new year

December 30, 2016
A year in review 2016: How the police divided Toronto’s LGBT community
Opinion

A year in review 2016: How the police divided Toronto’s LGBT community

Difference in opinion on Black Lives Matter, Pride Toronto and Marie Curtis Park polarized the community on policing practices. Will 2017 be any better?

December 30, 2016
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A year in review 2016: The case of Brent Hawkes and how it may affect sexual assault survivors
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The case of Brent Hawkes and how it may affect sexual assault survivors

A prominent LGBT leader was charged with a sex-related offence — why were public figures so quick to defend him?

December 29, 2016
A year in review 2016: Janine Fuller’s toughest fight
Opinion

A year in review 2016: Janine Fuller’s toughest fight

The legendary activist has inspired generations of queer Vancouverites

December 29, 2016
A year in review 2016: A tale of two Prides, but which one was worse?
Opinion

A year in review 2016: A tale of two Prides, but which one was worse?

As Pride Toronto plunged into a tailspin of resignations and accusations, Vancouver Pride slowly got back on its feet — or did it?

December 29, 2016
A year in review 2016: The countdown begins for the Canadian government to halt the HIV epidemic
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The countdown begins for the Canadian government to halt the HIV epidemic

The federal government announced that by 2020, it will have completed its 90-90-90 target — but there’s still a long way to go

December 28, 2016
A year in review 2016: How queer-friendly spaces flourished outside of Vancouver and Victoria
Opinion

A year in review 2016: How queer-friendly spaces flourished outside of Vancouver and Victoria

Nanaimo and Surrey hold first-ever Pride parades

December 27, 2016
A year in review 2016: Queer spaces have been attacked for years, Orlando was one of the deadliest
Power

A year in review 2016: Queer spaces have been attacked for years, Orlando was one of the deadliest

The Pulse nightclub shooting brought together LGBT communities around the world, strengthened homophobic arguments and divided politicians

December 23, 2016
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A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers
Opinion

A year in review 2016: How Rolston Ryan conquered Canada’s restrictions on LGBT asylum seekers

When will our immigration system recognize that so-called safe countries are actually dangerous for queer and trans citizens?

December 21, 2016
A year in review 2016: The year that LGBT couples in Ontario became equal parents
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The year that LGBT couples in Ontario became equal parents

The All Families Are Equal Act was well-fought, but it isn’t over for Wynne’s Liberals

December 14, 2016
A year in review 2016: It’s been a bad year
Opinion

A year in review 2016: It’s been a bad year

Taking a look back at the stories that defined and defeated our community

December 13, 2016
Toronto’s trans community mourns on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Power

Toronto’s trans community mourns on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Trans flag was raised at Queen’s Park and Toronto City Hall to pay tribute to those lost to anti-trans violence

November 21, 2016
Protesters, residents and police discuss park sex crackdown at protest
Power

Protesters, residents and police discuss park sex crackdown at protest

Members of the LGBT community attend Walk the Beat event demanding accountability for Project Marie

November 19, 2016
Federal NDP denounces Etobicoke park crackdown
Power

Federal NDP denounces Etobicoke park crackdown

‘Here we are, 30 years later still doing this kind of stuff,’ says Randall Garrison

November 17, 2016
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