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Emily Sharpe

When orientation doesn’t matter
Toronto

When orientation doesn’t matter

From So Gay TV to Ellen

September 17, 2003
What’s up with dad?
Toronto

What’s up with dad?

Finding out a parent’s gay isn’t easy for kids

March 5, 2003
Moms, dads & more
Toronto

Moms, dads & more

There’s no hard formula for co-parenting

November 13, 2002
Would you like cream with that?
Toronto

Would you like cream with that?

My friend Meg came out to me again and again and again

October 30, 2002
Shock factor
Toronto

Shock factor

Girls holding hands? Torontonians can’t stop staring

September 18, 2002
She just wants to race
Toronto

She just wants to race

Trans cyclist faces downhill battle

August 21, 2002
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Catching up
Toronto

Catching up

Glad Day, bigots battle on

August 21, 2002
Queers vs Catholics
Toronto

Queers vs Catholics

Pious youth aren’t judging homos – really!

July 24, 2002
Don’t cross the cops
Toronto

Don’t cross the cops

Kyle Rae loses libel case, city pays up

June 26, 2002
Hard being called a ‘goon’
Toronto

Hard being called a ‘goon’

Did Rae attack Cop’s integrity?

June 12, 2002
Spray me with a watergun!
Toronto

Spray me with a watergun!

Ontario Prides promise fun, not crowds

June 12, 2002
Small towns, big hearts
Toronto

Small towns, big hearts

Everyone is gearing up for Pride

May 29, 2002
Naming names
Toronto

Naming names

When papers humiliate cruising men

May 29, 2002
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