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Politics

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
Toronto police charge anti-LGBT activist for 2016 Pride zombie stunt
Power

Toronto police charge anti-LGBT activist for 2016 Pride zombie stunt

Bill Whatcott has engaged in public anti-LGBT demonstrations across Canada for decades

By Arshy Mann
LGBT activists file challenge of Barbados’ anti-gay laws
Power

LGBT activists file challenge of Barbados’ anti-gay laws

With the support of Canadian advocates, Barbadian activists have taken their country to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

By Rob Salerno
Trudeau should have raised LGBT rights with Ugandan president, activists say
Power

Trudeau should have raised LGBT rights with Ugandan president, activists say

Some say that international pressure on Ugandan politicians will outweigh calls for increased legal crackdowns on homosexuality

By Arshy Mann
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
Doug Ford is still vowing to scrap sex-ed curriculum
Sex education

Doug Ford is still vowing to scrap sex-ed curriculum

‘I can tell you one thing, we’re repealing it. And I’ll tell you another thing, we keep our promises,’ Ford says

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
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
Doug Ford won’t say if he’ll march in Toronto Pride parade
Pride

Doug Ford won’t say if he’ll march in Toronto Pride parade

Ford’s indecision echoes his late brother Rob’s refusal to participate in Pride

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

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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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
Fighting for LGBT rights abroad starts by taking on the Canadians exporting homophobia
Opinion

Fighting for LGBT rights abroad starts by taking on the Canadians exporting homophobia

The fight for LGBT rights abroad begins at home

By Arshy Mann
How a small BC pilot project is creating queer-friendly schools
Education

How a small BC pilot project is creating queer-friendly schools

Mandatory anti-homophobia policies were just the beginning

By Frederick Blichert
Sex workers are dying and the Trudeau Liberals are doing nothing
Opinion

Sex workers are dying and the Trudeau Liberals are doing nothing

The Liberals can’t say they’re fighting sexual violence while they maintain the status quo on sex work laws

By Arshy Mann
The social conservatives have taken back the PC party. Now they’re coming for Ontario
Opinion

The social conservatives have taken back the PC party. Now they’re coming for Ontario

If PC leader Doug Ford becomes premier, many of the gains made on LGBT rights will be under threat

By Arshy Mann
Welcome to the ridiculous hellscape that is the Progressive Conservative leadership race
Opinion

Welcome to the ridiculous hellscape that is the Progressive Conservative leadership race

How often can a social conservative say “anal sex” with a straight face?

By Arshy Mann
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