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New York: Police investigating trans woman’s death as possible hate crime

Unidentified suspect, 20, arrested in connection with attack on Islan Nettles

By Natasha Barsotti

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Greyson and Loubani in ‘good health’ and ‘good spirits’

Legal counsel hired for Canadians arrested in Egypt; hearing scheduled for Aug 28

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Pariah

Xtra’s video interview with the film’s director and stars

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Homophobic reggae artist removed from festival lineup

Activists put the pressure on sponsors, including Toronto Public Library

By Andrea Houston

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Jer’s Vision’s seven steps to help gay Russians

Protest planned for after Capital Pride parade

By Bradley Turcotte

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Lesbian activist in Uganda beaten and left for dead

Toronto groups plan fundraisers in support

By Andrea Houston

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Russia assures IOC it welcomes all athletes regardless of sexual orientation

Fate of athletes and spectators who protest at Sochi Games still unclear

By Natasha Barsotti

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Rally in Ottawa calls attention to anti-gay violence in Jamaica

‘We still have a chronic situation in Jamaica,’ Maurice Tomlinson says

By Adrienne Ascah

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Denmark: Thousands march against Russia’s anti-gay laws

‘To Russia with Love’ protesters submitted signatures to Russian embassy

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Taboo . . . Yardies

The relief of fleeing, and the courage to stay in Jamaica

By Natasha Barsotti

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Army private who leaked documents to WikiLeaks wants to begin transitioning to female

‘I want to begin hormone therapy as soon as possible’: Manning

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Ditch smartphones, head for woods

SOY youth discover themselves and each other while communing with nature

Video

Wentworth Miller comes out

Prison Break actor is gay/eternally young

By Andrew Jacome

Culture

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: She Said Boom

Film explores history of Toronto ‘queercore’ sub-culture

Opinion

From anal sex to sorcery

Relics in Canada’s Criminal Code are still being used in strange and ‘shifting’ ways

Culture

Vancouver Queer Film Festival: Chitrangada

Centrepiece gala grapples with identity in a rigid world

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Cameroon: Anti-gay rally targets bars and schools

Participants call for stricter enforcement of laws criminalizing homosexuality

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Flag-raisings across the city launch Pride in Ottawa

Mayor Watson denounces Russia at police headquarters

By Bradley Turcotte

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