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Ugandan gay activist visits Canada with message for government
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Ugandan gay activist visits Canada with message for government

Frank Mugisha calls on feds to consult with Ugandan groups before making statements

June 11, 2013
Police look to community for leads in disappearance of three men
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Police look to community for leads in disappearance of three men

Xtra speaks with Constable Tony Vella

June 7, 2013
Archie Comics’ first gay kiss
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Archie Comics’ first gay kiss

Kevin Keller creator says anti-gay group One Million Moms helped provide inspiration

June 5, 2013
Growing up with a gay dad
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Growing up with a gay dad

Alison Wearing on Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter

June 4, 2013
B Ruby Rich on this year’s queer film festival circuit
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B Ruby Rich on this year’s queer film festival circuit

Plus, the most talked about lesbian flick in a decade

May 31, 2013
A glimpse at Luminato: Joni Mitchell and more
Arts

A glimpse at Luminato: Joni Mitchell and more

‘I think everything is queer’ says festival director

May 30, 2013
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Dan Savage on his new book, his hot husband & his son’s coming out
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Dan Savage on his new book, his hot husband & his son’s coming out

But did he also find time to flirt with our interviewer?

May 27, 2013
Tough questions after New York murder
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Tough questions after New York murder

Some wonder if media is ignoring the race of victim Mark Carson?

May 22, 2013
VIDEO: New York hate-crime victim remembered
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VIDEO: New York hate-crime victim remembered

Mark Carson memorial followed by more gaybashings

May 21, 2013
Murder of gay teen subject of new documentary
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Murder of gay teen subject of new documentary

Valentine Road screens at Toronto’s Inside Out

May 21, 2013
Rob Ford’s earlier drug scandal
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Rob Ford’s earlier drug scandal

Ford previously offered to help supporter find street drugs

May 21, 2013
Mayor Rob Ford shows up to PFLAG event
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Mayor Rob Ford shows up to PFLAG event

VIDEO: Refuses to answer questions about alleged crack use

May 17, 2013
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I Am Divine to screen at Inside Out
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I Am Divine to screen at Inside Out

Iconic drag queen focus of new documentary

May 16, 2013
The voice of a new man
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The voice of a new man

Lucas Silveira and The Cliks release Black Tie Elevator

May 15, 2013
Shyam Selvadurai on writing gay characters
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Shyam Selvadurai on writing gay characters

‘I start with the assumption that the protagonist is always gay’

May 13, 2013
Inside Out Film Festival lineup announced
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Inside Out Film Festival lineup announced

Lots of engaging gay content, but what about the lesbians?

May 3, 2013
Where have you been, Shyam Selvadurai?
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Where have you been, Shyam Selvadurai?

Author talks about long road to publishing The Hungry Ghosts

May 3, 2013
PFLAG Toronto honours politicians
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PFLAG Toronto honours politicians

MPPs get spotlight for trans rights bill

April 29, 2013
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