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Ottawans strut through the capital in third annual SlutWalk

Marchers pay tribute to Rehtaeh Parsons

By Adrienne Ascah

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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

Culture

The freakier, the better

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

Power

PFLAG Canada to partner with Jer’s Vision

PFLAG will move its national office from Moncton to Ottawa

By Rachel Kalbfleisch

Opinion

Will Munro, super freak

An editorial about the legendary Toronto DJ, artist and underwear maker

By Phil Villeneuve

Crime

Largest mass murder of gay people in US occurred 40 years ago

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Toronto homes with rainbow flags targeted by anti-gay vandals

Homeowners fighting back by ordering 200 rainbow flags for neighbours

By Andrea Houston

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Out4Russia launched to lobby world leaders to take action against anti-gay laws

ILGA-Europe also calls for leaders to ‘openly and firmly confront Russia’

By Natasha Barsotti

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Christine Leadman takes over as head of Bank Street BIA

Former city councillor says she wants Pride to stay in the Village

By Bradley Turcotte

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RCMP thwarts protest against Russian anti-gay laws

Marchers told they cannot demonstrate in front of embassy

By Bradley Turcotte

Power

UK: Protest to demand justice for Dwayne Jones

‘Press the Jamaican government for action on hate crime’: Peter Tatchell Foundation

By Natasha Barsotti

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival panel debates Israeli boycott

No Israeli feature film in 2013 program

By Jeremy Hainsworth

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

Protest planned for after Capital Pride parade

By Bradley Turcotte

Power

Queers for Uganda

Come out and support

By Michael Lyons

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Montrealers denounce anti-gay laws during protest outside Russian consulate

Featured speakers included Rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker

By Richard Burnett

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Toronto activists to pressure Sochi Olympic sponsors, Canadian government

Gay Russian refugee speaks at town hall to brainstorm ideas for furthering LGBT rights

Power

French sports minister registers concern over Russia’s anti-gay gag law

Like Obama and Cameron, Fourneyron not in favour of boycott

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

London Pride employee honoured with Caring Canadian Award

Eugene Dustin helped make Ontario city more inclusive and queer-friendly, says local NDP MP

By Layla Cameron

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