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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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West End plan wins Gold Award
Culture

West End plan wins Gold Award

BC association recognizes plan’s community outreach and innovation

May 13, 2014
Church of England to tackle homophobia in its schools
Power

Church of England to tackle homophobia in its schools

Guidance urges ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to homophobia: Archbishop of Canterbury

May 12, 2014
St Louis Rams draft Michael Sam
Culture

St Louis Rams draft Michael Sam

Former University of Missouri player picked 249th overall in NFL draft

May 10, 2014
US: Gay-marriage ban struck down in Arkansas
Power

US: Gay-marriage ban struck down in Arkansas

State’s attorney-general expected to appeal ruling

May 9, 2014
Russian activist gets permission to hold LGBT event
Power

Russian activist gets permission to hold LGBT event

International Day Against Homophobia action could test propaganda law

May 9, 2014
Protests planned against Mississippi’s religious freedom bill
Power

Protests planned against Mississippi’s religious freedom bill

Governor’s university speech to be target of low-key opposition

May 9, 2014
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Museveni’s UK visit protested as two Ugandans face trial
Power

Museveni’s UK visit protested as two Ugandans face trial

British government criticized for hosting president after anti-gay law enacted

May 8, 2014
CEO defends hotel company as boycott over Brunei law expands
Power

CEO defends hotel company as boycott over Brunei law expands

‘All they are doing is hurting a local business’: Christopher Cowdray

May 7, 2014
Sea to Sky school board passes anti-homophobia policy
Power

Sea to Sky school board passes anti-homophobia policy

Of BC’s 60 school districts, 31 now address LGBT discrimination

May 6, 2014
Singaporean politician criticizes Goldman Sachs over LGBT event
Power

Singaporean politician criticizes Goldman Sachs over LGBT event

Foreign companies shouldn’t advocate for ‘causes that sow discord’: Chan Chun Sing

May 6, 2014
São Paulo Pride draws thousands
Culture

São Paulo Pride draws thousands

Parade attendees urge government to criminalize homophobic behaviour

May 5, 2014
Australian rugby player suspended for using anti-gay slur
Power

Australian rugby player suspended for using anti-gay slur

Mitchell Moses received two-match suspension after apologizing

May 5, 2014
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Chile: Metro stations to help foster acceptance of LGBT people
Power

Chile: Metro stations to help foster acceptance of LGBT people

Posters featuring same-sex couples to go up in Santiago stations

May 2, 2014
Experts claim criminal law overused against Canadians with HIV
Power

Experts claim criminal law overused against Canadians with HIV

Undetectable viral load poses ‘negligible’ transmission risk: doctors

May 2, 2014
Brunei begins implementation of new Islamic penal code
Power

Brunei begins implementation of new Islamic penal code

Homosexuality and adultery to be punished by stoning

May 1, 2014
New BC law makes it easier to change gender on documents
Power

New BC law makes it easier to change gender on documents

Four Liberal MLAs vote against measure

April 30, 2014
Northern Ireland Assembly thwarts gay-marriage bill
Power

Northern Ireland Assembly thwarts gay-marriage bill

Lawmakers warned that legal action lies ahead

April 30, 2014
US law to cover claims of gender identity discrimination
Power

US law to cover claims of gender identity discrimination

Title IX-funded schools can’t discriminate against trans and gender-nonconforming students

April 30, 2014
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