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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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European Parliament to debate Russia’s homophobia and xenophobia
Power

European Parliament to debate Russia’s homophobia and xenophobia

MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld says IOC has ‘chosen Russia’s side by shielding them from criticism’

October 9, 2013
Illinois: Gay students voted homecoming king and queen
Culture

Illinois: Gay students voted homecoming king and queen

Ariana Reiff says classmates chose her and Eric Irizarry ‘just as people,’ not because of their sexuality

October 8, 2013
Paris to host 2018 Gay Games
Culture

Paris to host 2018 Gay Games

French capital faced down competition from finalists London and Limerick

October 7, 2013
India: Gujarat celebrates first Pride
Culture

India: Gujarat celebrates first Pride

More than 100 people turned out for the parade, many wearing masks and scarves to hide their faces

October 7, 2013
US: Another trans student wins homecoming title
Culture

US: Another trans student wins homecoming title

Concord High’s Ray Ramsey was overwhelming favourite of student body

October 7, 2013
Kuwait: Government to consider screening tests to block gays from entering country
Power

Kuwait: Government to consider screening tests to block gays from entering country

Proposal to be discussed in November, report says

October 7, 2013
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Greece: Protest against Russia’s anti-gay laws as Olympic flame begins trip to Sochi
Power

Greece: Protest against Russia’s anti-gay laws as Olympic flame begins trip to Sochi

Activist says IOC should have ‘taken a stand’ against legislation

October 7, 2013
Cameroon: Television report says life for LGBT people getting worse
Power

Cameroon: Television report says life for LGBT people getting worse

Activist fears signage forbidding access to gays in certain spaces may stoke violence

October 4, 2013
US: Defense Secretary urged to press state National Guards to process gay couples’ benefits
Power

US: Defense Secretary urged to press state National Guards to process gay couples’ benefits

Armed Services committee leaders call for equal treatment

October 4, 2013
Johannesburg Pride postponed and relocated following threats to main organizer
Power

Johannesburg Pride postponed and relocated following threats to main organizer

Decision motivated by concern for LGBT community’s safety, organizers say

October 3, 2013
Gay Florida teen jailed for relationship with 14-year-old pleads no contest to charges
Power

Gay Florida teen jailed for relationship with 14-year-old pleads no contest to charges

Kaitlyn Hunt will serve four months in jail followed by house arrest and probation

October 3, 2013
US: Ole Miss students heckle Laramie Project cast with anti-gay slurs
Power

US: Ole Miss students heckle Laramie Project cast with anti-gay slurs

Play’s director says ‘it’s ironic’ that production tackles hate against gays

October 3, 2013
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Anti-gay pastor facing human rights trial to run for Massachusetts governor
Power

Anti-gay pastor facing human rights trial to run for Massachusetts governor

Scott Lively says people need candidate to say ‘abortion is murder, and homosexuality is condemned by God’

October 3, 2013
Are Germany’s rainbow-like Olympic uniforms a political statement?
Power

Are Germany’s rainbow-like Olympic uniforms a political statement?

German Olympic Sports Confederation says nein, it’s just fashion

October 2, 2013
South Carolina National Guard refuses to process gay couples’ benefits at state facilities
Power

South Carolina National Guard refuses to process gay couples’ benefits at state facilities

State follows example of Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma

October 2, 2013
Belgium: Transgender man opts for death by euthanasia after failed surgery
Power

Belgium: Transgender man opts for death by euthanasia after failed surgery

Nathan Verhelst was ‘ready to celebrate my new birth’ but didn’t like the image he saw in the mirror

October 2, 2013
Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Power

Vladimir Putin nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Russian leader recommended for role in preventing US military action in Syria

October 2, 2013
Belgrade Pride parade will not go on
Power

Belgrade Pride parade will not go on

‘Nobody could guarantee a safe holding of the parade’: Serbian prime minister

September 27, 2013
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