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Rob Salerno

Rob Salerno is a playwright and journalist whose writing has appeared in such publications as Vice, Advocate, NOW and OutTraveler.

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Chris Moise elected to Toronto school board
Power

Chris Moise elected to Toronto school board

On third attempt, Moise wins a seat with 36 percent of the vote

June 21, 2016
Will the bestiality ruling finally lead to a repeal of the sodomy law?
Opinion

Will the bestiality ruling finally lead to a repeal of the sodomy law?

Supreme Court ruling ought to prompt a thorough review of our outdated sexual crimes laws

June 17, 2016
A Canadian living in LA responds to the Pulse shooting
Opinion

A Canadian living in LA responds to the Pulse shooting

Grief, mourning and celebration. The view from LA in the wake of tragedy

June 13, 2016
Caribbean Court of Justice dismisses gay travel ban case
Power

Caribbean Court of Justice dismisses gay travel ban case

Court says that law, while discriminatory, not used in practice

June 10, 2016
Italy’s civil union law is a compromise, not a victory
Opinion

Italy’s civil union law is a compromise, not a victory

The global LGBT community depends on a strong coalition of states that are bold on human rights

May 30, 2016
Second thoughts on trans rights
Opinion

Second thoughts on trans rights

Four years ago, I was wrong on the need for a trans rights bill. Here’s why

May 24, 2016
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Queer candidates square off in Toronto School Board race
Power

Queer candidates square off in Toronto School Board race

Chris Moise and Li Koo face off in downtown by-election

May 16, 2016
How serious are the Conservatives about LGBT outreach?
Opinion

How serious are the Conservatives about LGBT outreach?

Marriage debate and trans rights threaten to undo Tory inroads

May 16, 2016
Mulcair’s ouster removes a blight on NDP’s LGBT record
Opinion

Mulcair’s ouster removes a blight on NDP’s LGBT record

New federal NDP leader should not take the LGBT community for granted

April 27, 2016
Critics question Court Challenges Program renewal
Power

Critics question Court Challenges Program renewal

Program must change to reflect evolving legal landscape, some say

April 20, 2016
Batman v Superman vs Batman v Superman: A Gay Porn Parody
Arts

Batman v Superman vs Batman v Superman: A Gay Porn Parody

Dawn of Justice or the Dongs of Justice? Which pulls off the superheroes best?

March 30, 2016
Federal budget restores Court Challenges Program funding
Power

Federal budget restores Court Challenges Program funding

$12 million over five years to help minority groups pursue legal challenges

March 29, 2016
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How Rob Ford renewed LGBT activism in Toronto
Opinion

How Rob Ford renewed LGBT activism in Toronto

Ford’s bigoted statements and attacks on our core services made the community focus on what’s important

March 23, 2016
How outrage helps, and hurts, gay activism
Opinion

How outrage helps, and hurts, gay activism

Anger can be a powerful tool to define a community, but it can also be isolating

March 18, 2016
Message to Trudeau: A pardon just isn’t enough
Opinion

Message to Trudeau: A pardon just isn’t enough

Canada won’t reconcile its homophobic past until it strikes all of its anti-gay laws

March 1, 2016
No, little chickens, the sky is not falling on Toronto’s gay Village
Opinion

No, little chickens, the sky is not falling on Toronto’s gay Village

It’s that time of year to panic over nothing

February 15, 2016
Jamaican gay activist persists in ground-breaking case
Power

Jamaican gay activist persists in ground-breaking case

Precedent-setting case could establish constitutional right to freedom from discrimination for LGBT people in Jamaica

February 4, 2016
The 519 smashes fundraising target
Culture

The 519 smashes fundraising target

LGBT community reaches $400,000 in donations, centre to expand refugee and trans services

January 20, 2016
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