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Opinion

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
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
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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
Toronto raises the Pride and trans flags at a time of tragedy
Opinion

Toronto raises the Pride and trans flags at a time of tragedy

‘There is no precedent, no template of healing that we can draw upon,’ says Kristyn Wong-Tam

By Arshy Mann
In Barbados, voters deliver a stinging rebuke to political homophobia
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In Barbados, voters deliver a stinging rebuke to political homophobia

The election of Mia Mottley could be a turning point for LGBT Barbadians

By Arshy Mann
Is homophobia what’s sinking Kathleen Wynne?
Opinion

Is homophobia what’s sinking Kathleen Wynne?

Ontario’s first lesbian premier is historically unpopular, even though her rivals have mirrored her policies

By Rob Salerno
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How Cuba’s top-down gay rights revolution leaves out actual LGBT people
Opinion

How Cuba’s top-down gay rights revolution leaves out actual LGBT people

Even as rights expand, LGBT activists face growing persecution

By Arshy Mann
In reconciling Pride and the cops, police intransigence is the problem
Opinion

In reconciling Pride and the cops, police intransigence is the problem

Why won’t Toronto police swallow their pride, and march out of uniform?

By Arshy Mann
Doug Ford and Jason Kenney can’t slay the homophobic monsters they helped create
Opinion

Doug Ford and Jason Kenney can’t slay the homophobic monsters they helped create

Social conservatives are a resurgent force in Albertan and Ontarian politics

By Arshy Mann
Misinformation is the real culprit in British Columbia HIV case
Opinion

Misinformation is the real culprit in British Columbia HIV case

Police and media left out key details of HIV non-disclosure charges

By Niko Bell
Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam was a victim three times over
Opinion

Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam was a victim three times over

By Arshy Mann
The misogynist ideology behind Toronto’s incel terror attack must be confronted
Opinion

The misogynist ideology behind Toronto’s incel terror attack must be confronted

Disrupt their networks, deradicalize their recruits and fight their toxic masculinity

By Arshy Mann
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