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Krishna Rau

Krishna Rau

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

Religious forces behind Uganda’s anti-gay bill
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Religious forces behind Uganda’s anti-gay bill

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Base health policy on science, not paranoia
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Base health policy on science, not paranoia

Don’t let the nut cases decide how to treat patients

October 15, 2009
Harper more concerned about ‘God’s verdict’ than history’s
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Harper more concerned about ‘God’s verdict’ than history’s

Plus: Christian Horizons appeals HRC ruling

September 14, 2009
Keep public services and spaces out of the hands of religious groups
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Keep public services and spaces out of the hands of religious groups

Cash-strapped governments must resist temptation to enter deals with churches

August 11, 2009
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Michael Jackson fled moralistic religion & did great AIDS work

Plus: Once again, Tories pander to religious base

July 21, 2009
Tories want ISPs to collect and store personal data
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Tories want ISPs to collect and store personal data

Cops could get names & addresses, without a warrant

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An unholy mess
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An unholy mess

When religion, politics and homophobia collide

June 21, 2009
Gay leaders denounce Egale award to Jaime Watt
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Gay leaders denounce Egale award to Jaime Watt

Work as a rightwing activist should disqualify him, they say

June 3, 2009
Islamic group tries to censor Faith Fighter online game
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Islamic group tries to censor Faith Fighter online game

Organization wanted game taken offline because of its ‘offensive’ content

May 21, 2009
Let the Pope advance his crackpot ideas
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Let the Pope advance his crackpot ideas

Every time he opens his mouth, he loses support

April 21, 2009
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Religious believers less likely to notice own mistakes: study

This might explain why Bush and Harper are so unwilling to admit error

March 24, 2009
Keep belief in its place
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Keep belief in its place

Personal morality must not be turned into public policy

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The 519 holds focus groups
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The 519 holds focus groups

Building new website and logo

February 19, 2009
Casey House announces award winners
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Casey House announces award winners

Fundraising gala to be held on Feb 28

February 19, 2009
ACT appoints new executive director
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ACT appoints new executive director

Hazelle Palmer takes over in April

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Naming Canada’s top black queer activists
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Naming Canada’s top black queer activists

Awards announced for Black History Month

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Canadian hearings could determine internet’s future
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Canadian hearings could determine internet’s future

Gay American sites issue grim warnings about net neutrality

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Glad Day now oldest gay bookstore
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Glad Day now oldest gay bookstore

Looking at the history of an institution

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