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Krishna Rau

Krishna Rau

Krishna Rau is a Toronto-based freelance writer with extensive experience covering queer issues.

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application
Power

Facing new accusations, Pride Toronto allegedly forged at least one signature on $1 million grant application

The non-profit is under fire again for purportedly lying about partnership with renowned Indigenous artist Kent Monkman

November 30, 2022
‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government
Health

‘I felt like they were afraid of me.’ Mpox patients call out lack of support from healthcare professionals, government

As cases continue to rise in North America, queer and trans men are still struggling to access mpox vaccines, treatment and financial aid

August 26, 2022
An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered
Power

An external audit of three federal grants to Pride Toronto leaves more questions unanswered

New allegations surface over falsified documents and double dealing

April 14, 2022
Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre
Culture

Buddies in Bad Times’ new board chair leaves amid ongoing tensions about the future of the Toronto theatre

Last year, staff demanded restructuring and more power in hiring decisions

March 7, 2022
Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds
Power

Pride Toronto mishandled grant funding, exploited Indigenous and Two-Spirit artists, investigation finds

An independent review of the largest Pride organization in Canada is now underway

February 2, 2022
Yes, there actually is a testosterone shortage in Canada and the U.S.
Health

Yes, there actually is a testosterone shortage in Canada and the U.S.

Supply chain issues and a focus on manufacturing the COVID-19 vaccine have made injectable testosterone increasingly hard to find. Here’s what that means for trans masculine folks

November 17, 2021
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The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow
Relationships

The amazing aunties and uncles of Desi Rainbow

Why this support network for South Asian families took off last year during the pandemic

June 18, 2021
Here’s what we know so far about the attack on a Toronto gay man
Hate Watch

Here’s what we know so far about the attack on a Toronto gay man

A 24-year-old man sustained injuries after an aggravated assault at a popular Toronto LGBTQ2S+ meeting space

June 11, 2021
Media about trans issues is linked to referrals to gender identity clinics
Identity

Media about trans issues is linked to referrals to gender identity clinics

A recent study finds a correlation, but whether the tone of these portrayals also affect referrals remains unanswered

November 18, 2020
Where are the stats on COVID-19 and LGBTQ2 people?
Health

Where are the stats on COVID-19 and LGBTQ2 people?

We know queer and trans folks are paying a higher price during the pandemic but with little data collection, our health needs are being marginalized

September 3, 2020
AIDS service organizations and other LGBTQ2 charities are struggling to raise money
Power

AIDS service organizations and other LGBTQ2 charities are struggling to raise money

COVID-19 has proven a daunting challenge to the non-profit sector

June 18, 2020
Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research
Discrimination

Queer men and trans women can’t donate plasma for COVID-19 research

Even amid a pandemic, blood and plasma bans remain in place for queer and trans people across North America

May 7, 2020
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Washington LGBTQ2 youth move online for support
Your Communities in Action

Washington LGBTQ2 youth move online for support

Spokane-based support group Odyssey adapts to COVID-19; gaps in service delivery revealed

April 23, 2020
LGBTQ2 groups in Canada petition federal government on COVID-19
Your Communities in Action

LGBTQ2 groups in Canada petition federal government on COVID-19

One hundred organizations demand recognition of special needs stemming from the pandemic and beyond

April 8, 2020
Queer summer camp at home
Your Communities in Action

Queer summer camp at home

The Ten Oaks Project crafts love and support for LGBTQ2 kids and families

April 6, 2020
Tories introduce anti-child-porn bill
Power

Tories introduce anti-child-porn bill

December 7, 2009
Twilight author’s mission to eradicate youth sexuality
Arts

Twilight author’s mission to eradicate youth sexuality

Stephenie Meyer’s series pushes purity and celibacy campaigns for teens

December 6, 2009
Feuding Iranian queer groups look to future
Power

Feuding Iranian queer groups look to future

Just want to concentrate on helping those who need it

November 17, 2009
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