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Natasha Barsotti

Natasha Barsotti is originally from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. She had high aspirations of representing her country in Olympic Games sprint events, but after a while the firing of the starting gun proved too much for her nerves. So she went off to university instead. Her first professional love has always been journalism. After pursuing a Master of Journalism at UBC , she began freelancing at Xtra West — now Xtra Vancouver — in 2006, becoming a full-time reporter there in 2008.

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Monthly injections of AIDS drugs protect monkeys, studies show
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Monthly injections of AIDS drugs protect monkeys, studies show

Preliminary human trial to start later in 2014

March 5, 2014
UPDATE: Police say teen admits bathroom assault a lie
Power

UPDATE: Police say teen admits bathroom assault a lie

Student alleged he was attacked at his suburban San Francisco school

March 4, 2014
Kentucky: AG won’t appeal pro-gay-marriage ruling but governor will
Power

Kentucky: AG won’t appeal pro-gay-marriage ruling but governor will

Steve Beshear says he’ll hire lawyers to challenge federal judge’s decision

March 4, 2014
Nigeria: Anglican church calls for members to take anti-gay oath
Power

Nigeria: Anglican church calls for members to take anti-gay oath

Clause in constitution applies to laypeople, clergy and house of bishops

March 4, 2014
Ghanaian cardinal critical of Uganda’s anti-gay law
Power

Ghanaian cardinal critical of Uganda’s anti-gay law

Cardinal Peter Turkson says ‘homosexuals are not criminals’

March 4, 2014
Former Miss Kentucky comes out as queer
Power

Former Miss Kentucky comes out as queer

Djuan Trent’s decision prompted by ruling ordering recognition of gay couples’ out-of-state marriages

March 3, 2014
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Myanmar: Gay couple weds even though marriage has no legal standing
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Myanmar: Gay couple weds even though marriage has no legal standing

Law criminalizing same-sex relations not strictly enforced

March 3, 2014
UK: Channel 4 investigates homophobia and racism in football
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UK: Channel 4 investigates homophobia and racism in football

Program recorded 20 homophobic incidents during three Brighton matches

March 3, 2014
Disney World withdraws funding from Boy Scouts of America
Power

Disney World withdraws funding from Boy Scouts of America

Company’s views do not align with those of the Scouts: report

February 28, 2014
Russian Open Games plagued by series of disruptions
Power

Russian Open Games plagued by series of disruptions

Smoke bomb cuts short basketball tournament

February 28, 2014
CFL receiver released two weeks after posting anti-gay comments
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CFL receiver released two weeks after posting anti-gay comments

Montreal Alouettes statement doesn’t give reason for cutting Arland Bruce III

February 28, 2014
World Bank puts hold on multimillion-dollar loan to Uganda
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World Bank puts hold on multimillion-dollar loan to Uganda

Move follows decisions by Norway, the Netherlands and Denmark to withhold or redirect aid

February 27, 2014
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New York pastor: Obama has released ‘homo demons’ on black men
Power

New York pastor: Obama has released ‘homo demons’ on black men

Dr James David Manning says he supports anti-gay stance of Uganda, Nigeria and Gambia

February 27, 2014
Arizona governor vetoes bill that would have allowed anti-gay discrimination
Power

Arizona governor vetoes bill that would have allowed anti-gay discrimination

Legislation could lead to ‘unintended and negative consequences,’ Jan Brewer says

February 26, 2014
Missouri: Senator proposes discriminatory Arizona-like bill
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Missouri: Senator proposes discriminatory Arizona-like bill

Measure aims to ‘protect Missourians from attacks on their religious freedom’

February 26, 2014
Texas: Federal judge strikes down state’s gay marriage ban
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Texas: Federal judge strikes down state’s gay marriage ban

Ruling says state’s prohibition violates US constitution

February 26, 2014
Russia: LGBT Open Games face last-minute venue cancellations
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Russia: LGBT Open Games face last-minute venue cancellations

Organizers allege government interference

February 26, 2014
Russia: Video shows Pussy Riot members under attack
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Russia: Video shows Pussy Riot members under attack

Uniformed men roughed up and whipped band members as they tried to perform

February 19, 2014
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