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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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FIFA to investigate fan behaviour at World Cup
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FIFA to investigate fan behaviour at World Cup

Teams could face disciplinary measures over spectators’ actions

June 19, 2014
Luxembourg: Lawmakers pass gay-marriage bill
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Luxembourg: Lawmakers pass gay-marriage bill

Law expected to be in effect by early 2015

June 18, 2014
Jamaica: Angry crowd chases man wearing lipstick into store
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Jamaica: Angry crowd chases man wearing lipstick into store

Hundreds of onlookers gathered as word of incident spread

June 16, 2014
UN commissioner calls on gay World Cup players to come out
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UN commissioner calls on gay World Cup players to come out

Navi Pillay says it’s ‘a shame in this day and age’ that people have to hide

June 16, 2014
Obama to issue executive order to protect LGBT workers
Power

Obama to issue executive order to protect LGBT workers

Order to bar workplace discrimination by federal contractors

June 16, 2014
Supreme Court of Canada rules in favour of online privacy
Power

Supreme Court of Canada rules in favour of online privacy

Internet providers barred from disclosing private information without warrant

June 13, 2014
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Wisconsin clerks could be charged for issuing marriage licences
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Wisconsin clerks could be charged for issuing marriage licences

Attorney-general says gay marriages in state not valid

June 12, 2014
Ugandan foreign minister elected head of UN General Assembly
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Ugandan foreign minister elected head of UN General Assembly

Sam Kutesa chosen despite criticism of support for anti-gay bill and political record

June 11, 2014
UK schools refuse to revoke honours given Sultan of Brunei
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UK schools refuse to revoke honours given Sultan of Brunei

Student unions condemn country’s new penal code

June 11, 2014
US attorney-general criticizes Boy Scouts’ anti-gay policy
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US attorney-general criticizes Boy Scouts’ anti-gay policy

Eric Holder calls stance ‘relic of an age of prejudice’

June 11, 2014
Malaysia: Religious authorities detain trans women in raid
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Malaysia: Religious authorities detain trans women in raid

Sixteen women fined and sentenced to jail for breaking sharia law

June 10, 2014
Texas Republican Party endorses ex-gay therapy
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Texas Republican Party endorses ex-gay therapy

Tea Party group says it’s a ‘freedom issue’

June 9, 2014
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Call for civil unions focus of Pride in Rome and Bucharest
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Call for civil unions focus of Pride in Rome and Bucharest

Mayor of Rome says Italy lagging behind rest of European Union

June 9, 2014
Oilers captain Andrew Ference to march in Edmonton Pride parade
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Oilers captain Andrew Ference to march in Edmonton Pride parade

Narrative that sports world remains homophobic ‘outdated’: Burke

June 6, 2014
New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs
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New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs

Changes don’t apply to NYC, which issues own birth certificates

June 6, 2014
Germany: Closeted player says progress in pro soccer is slow
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Germany: Closeted player says progress in pro soccer is slow

Teammates wore underwear to shower when they found out he’s gay

June 5, 2014
Jamaican daily deems marriage provision an ‘assault’ on equality
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Jamaican daily deems marriage provision an ‘assault’ on equality

Editorial follows former PM’s call for understanding in buggery law debate

June 5, 2014
Queer Arts Fest artistic director wins YWCA award
Culture

Queer Arts Fest artistic director wins YWCA award

SD Holman recognized for showcasing LGBT artists and community

June 4, 2014
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