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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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New Jersey governor abandons challenge to gay marriage ruling
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New Jersey governor abandons challenge to gay marriage ruling

Senator-elect Cory Booker began conducting ceremonies after midnight Oct 21

October 21, 2013
South Africa: Man arrested in connection with lesbian’s murder
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South Africa: Man arrested in connection with lesbian’s murder

Accused will appear before a magistrate

October 18, 2013
New Jersey Supreme Court denies stay of lower court ruling allowing gay marriage
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New Jersey Supreme Court denies stay of lower court ruling allowing gay marriage

There’s ‘no public interest’ in depriving gay couples’ constitutional right to equal protection, ruling says

October 18, 2013
New Jersey’s senator-elect to conduct gay marriages in Newark City Hall
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New Jersey’s senator-elect to conduct gay marriages in Newark City Hall

Supreme Court to hear an appeal of pro-gay-marriage ruling but hasn’t issued stop order

October 18, 2013
Chile: Four men found guilty of murdering gay man
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Chile: Four men found guilty of murdering gay man

Judge says Daniel Zamudio’s killers committed a crime of ‘extreme cruelty’ and showed ‘total disrespect for human life’

October 17, 2013
Texas: Popular drag performer dies in police custody
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Texas: Popular drag performer dies in police custody

Police say Mercedes Demarco was combative and confirm using a taser during the arrest

October 17, 2013
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Christian group seeks removal of gay equality posters from London buses
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Christian group seeks removal of gay equality posters from London buses

Core Issues Trust had its ex-gay campaign banned from buses last year

October 17, 2013
Russia: Dutch diplomat beaten in Moscow apartment
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Russia: Dutch diplomat beaten in Moscow apartment

Attackers drew a heart and the letters LGBT on a mirror with lipstick

October 16, 2013
Decorated British Paralympian plans to go to Sochi to speak out against Russian laws
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Decorated British Paralympian plans to go to Sochi to speak out against Russian laws

Lee Pearson says he’s ready to be jailed for his stance

October 15, 2013
North Carolina official accepts marriage licence requests from gay couples despite state ban
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North Carolina official accepts marriage licence requests from gay couples despite state ban

Drew Reisinger says there’s a ‘contradiction’ between state and federal law

October 15, 2013
Kuwait slams human rights group for criticizing proposal to block entry of LGBT people
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Kuwait slams human rights group for criticizing proposal to block entry of LGBT people

MP reportedly tells Amnesty International to stop ‘defending deviants and human garbage’

October 15, 2013
Moldova: Gay propaganda law nixed as country seeks EU entry
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Moldova: Gay propaganda law nixed as country seeks EU entry

Orthodox Christians protest move outside parliament

October 13, 2013
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Russia: Dozens arrested at St Petersburg Coming Out Day rally
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Russia: Dozens arrested at St Petersburg Coming Out Day rally

Detainees include LGBT activists and their opponents

October 12, 2013
New Jersey governor continues battle to stop gay marriage in state
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New Jersey governor continues battle to stop gay marriage in state

Chris Christie wants appeals court to consider emergency challenge to judge’s order

October 11, 2013
Oregon man killed while walking across US to shine spotlight on bullying
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Oregon man killed while walking across US to shine spotlight on bullying

Joseph Bell, whose gay son committed suicide, was struck by a truck in Colorado

October 10, 2013
Russia: Video captures police crackdown on gay rights protest
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Russia: Video captures police crackdown on gay rights protest

Mixed reaction from bystanders who question use of force but also morality of the cause

October 10, 2013
Jamaica: Men flee house that was firebombed
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Jamaica: Men flee house that was firebombed

Police refuse request to take men into custody for their protection

October 10, 2013
California: State Republican Party supports bid to have trans bill repealed
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California: State Republican Party supports bid to have trans bill repealed

Party’s gay regional vice-chair says trans youth being used as ‘new boogeyman’

October 9, 2013
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