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Opinion

Bisexuals assemble: Nine notable bisexual Canadians
Bisexuality

Bisexuals assemble: Nine notable bisexual Canadians

From Grammy–award winners to Olympic figure skaters, the best stand among these Canadian bisexuals

By Lauren Sproule
Doug Ford’s attack on Charter rights should also worry LGBT people in Ontario
Opinion

Doug Ford’s attack on Charter rights should also worry LGBT people in Ontario

Ford could use the notwithstanding clause to strip other rights away in the future

By Rob Salerno
Supreme Court victory for India’s LGBT people is only the start
Opinion

Supreme Court victory for India’s LGBT people is only the start

India’s LGBT movement can be a model for other countries

By Rob Salerno
What it’s like navigating relationships as an asexual Filipino Mormon
Identity

What it’s like navigating relationships as an asexual Filipino Mormon

At the intersections, I’ve been told I have to choose one identity

By Community-Based Research Centre, Lowell V Acorda
I was a metaphor until I wasn’t
Power

I was a metaphor until I wasn’t

Being Asian, queer and a woman meant there were a myriad of ways I could vanish, and I saw it each time I watched a movie

By Natalie Wee
A year after the trans-rights bill, fear and loathing run rampant
Opinion

A year after the trans-rights bill, fear and loathing run rampant

Hundreds applaud fear-mongering and bigotry at anti-trans panel

By Arshy Mann
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I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real
Love & Sex

I met her the year they told me my love wasn’t real

In Grade 12 I wish I knew that it was nothing new to like girls

By Allyson Aritcheta
Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto will mean fewer LGBT, non-white councillors
Opinion

Doug Ford’s attack on Toronto will mean fewer LGBT, non-white councillors

Toronto has only ever elected two openly queer councillors

By Arshy Mann
The Putin-Trump bromance images are not homophobic
Opinion

The Putin-Trump bromance images are not homophobic

Quite the opposite, in fact

By Matthew Hays
This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory
Opinion

This anti–sex ed talking point is a homophobic conspiracy theory

Social conservatives honestly believe LGBT people are grooming children for sex

By Arshy Mann
The unbreakable circle of HIV stigma
Opinion

The unbreakable circle of HIV stigma

‘I did a human thing: I caught a virus. Nothing worse than that’

By Community-Based Research Centre, Rob Gair
The global far right is riding a homophobic wave
Opinion

The global far right is riding a homophobic wave

From Russia to Poland to Brazil: how the far right weaponizes homophobia

By Arshy Mann
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Will Sam Oosterhoff enable the worst of Ford’s agenda?
Opinion

Will Sam Oosterhoff enable the worst of Ford’s agenda?

Is the young MPP a harbinger for what lies ahead under PC government?

By Arün Smith
What does Justin Trudeau have to be proud of?
Opinion

What does Justin Trudeau have to be proud of?

Three years into his mandate, Trudeau’s promise to the LGBT community remains unfulfilled

By Rob Salerno
To help LGBT advocates in East Africa, Canada must start by listening
Opinion

To help LGBT advocates in East Africa, Canada must start by listening

Every country and community requires a tailored, specific approach

By Arshy Mann
Social conservatives have taken over the Ontario government. Now it’s time to fight
Opinion

Social conservatives have taken over the Ontario government. Now it’s time to fight

Doug Ford as premier of Ontario will do profound damage to the lives of the most vulnerable among us

By Arshy Mann
The battle within the Catholic Church will have profound consequences for LGBT people
Opinion

The battle within the Catholic Church will have profound consequences for LGBT people

As Pope Francis edges towards gay acceptance, prepare for the backlash

By Arshy Mann
It’s Doug Ford and the PCs who are dangerous radicals on policing
Opinion

It’s Doug Ford and the PCs who are dangerous radicals on policing

Ford is all for celebrating police until it’s his family that is being scrutinized and surveilled

By Arshy Mann
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