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Salt Spring Island police investigate Pride flag burning but don’t think it’s a hate crime

‘We believe it is one person who’s really unhappy with our vibe’: Pride co-chair

By Shauna Lewis

Culture

Batwoman authors quit because character not allowed to wed girlfriend

DC Comics reportedly said couple could not marry

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Scotland: Parliament begins hearing arguments for and against gay marriage

Supporters call for opt-in system, opponents fear change in ‘essence’ of marriage

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Time Warner Cable goes gay

Time Warner Cable awards stipend in support of LGBT communities

By Taylor Parsons

Culture

The freakier, the better

Toronto writer Sarah Liss explores the life of Will Munro and the many people he touched

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PFLAG Canada to partner with Jer’s Vision

PFLAG will move its national office from Moncton to Ottawa

By Rachel Kalbfleisch

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Vatican denies Pope Francis phoned gay Toulouse man

Christophe Trutino claims pontiff said, ‘Your homosexuality — it doesn’t matter’

The carnivore versus the herbivore

Avoiding ‘beef’ with your vegan partner

By Taylor Parsons

Opinion

Queer, disabled and desirable

A handful of activists are exploring new ways to look at sex and disability

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Texas: San Antonio city council passes ordinance protecting LGBT people

City’s mayor says measure ensures there’ll be ‘no second-class citizens’

By Natasha Barsotti

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Canadian Olympic speed skater comes out in support of gay athletes heading to Sochi

Anastasia Bucsis decided to go public in opposition to Russia’s anti-gay policies

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David Garvin, 1963–2013

A gifted vocalist and key supporter of Toronto’s early gay rights movement

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One man’s trash

Centretown garage sale gives back to the community

By Julie Cruikshank

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Australian prime minister provides robust defence of gay marriage

Kevin Rudd gives biblical lesson to pastor who criticized his stance

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Russian lawmaker proposes measures to remove children from gay parents

By Natasha Barsotti

Building breakups

Five ways to keep a relationship intact while assembling furniture

By Taylor Parsons

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Yelena Isinbayeva’s role as IOC ambassador up for debate after anti-gay law support

‘We will consider it in due time’: Jacques Rogge

By Natasha Barsotti

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Some National Guards refuse to process gay couples’ applications for benefits

Citing gay marriage bans, Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana refer applicants to federal bases

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