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Federal politicians speak out against bullying on Day of Pink
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Federal politicians speak out against bullying on Day of Pink

MPs also attended a gala run by the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity

By Dylan C Robertson
What does Barbados’ prime minister have to say about the country’s harsh buggery laws?
Opinion

What does Barbados’ prime minister have to say about the country’s harsh buggery laws?

Though rarely enforced, LGBT Bajans continue to face discrimination and harassment. Is decriminalizing buggery a solution?

By Arshy Mann
Richmond NDP candidate’s statements on LGBT rights don’t all add up
Power

Richmond NDP candidate’s statements on LGBT rights don’t all add up

What did Chak Au really say about his ‘moral issues’?

By Niko Bell
Conservative senator thinks residential schools were good, wants gays back in the closet
Power

Conservative senator thinks residential schools were good, wants gays back in the closet

Lynn Beyak praises ‘remarkable works, good deeds and historical tales in the residential schools’

By Arshy Mann
Experts scheduled to testify on trans-rights bill in April
Power

Experts scheduled to testify on trans-rights bill in April

Senate drew out deliberation of Bill C-16 for 13 weeks

By Dylan C Robertson
Canadian passports could set new global standard on gender markers
Power

Canadian passports could set new global standard on gender markers

Feds waiting on SIN review to look at gender-neutral passports. But they could be forced to act sooner

By Dylan C Robertson
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George Smitherman seeks political comeback
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George Smitherman seeks political comeback

Former deputy premier will compete for new city council seat in Toronto Centre

By Rob Salerno
Trudeau government under fire for ending LGBT Iranian refugee program
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Trudeau government under fire for ending LGBT Iranian refugee program

Immigration minister stresses Liberals commitment to queer and trans refugees

By Dylan C Robertson
Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians
Power

Parliament may probe why Canada is turning away LGBT Iranians

MPs concerned about stagnating refugee arrivals amid Trump’s executive order

By Dylan C Robertson
Democrats need to start planning to win everywhere
Opinion

Democrats need to start planning to win everywhere

When progressives write off parts of the electorate, they author perpetual defeat

By Rob Salerno
Three ways BC NDP leader John Horgan’s answers to LGBT issues impressed me
Opinion

Three ways BC NDP leader John Horgan’s answers to LGBT issues impressed me

The premier hopeful discussed PrEP, trans rights and how to build a more inclusive society

By Robin Perelle
What’s on the agenda for Canada’s first LGBTQ2 advisor?
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What’s on the agenda for Canada’s first LGBTQ2 advisor?

Randy Boissonnault talks government apology, gay blood ban and Marie Curtis Park

By Dylan C Robertson
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Senate delays trans-rights bill debate until February
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Senate delays trans-rights bill debate until February

Red chamber’s new committee structure gives Bill C-16 a better chance of passing

By Dylan C Robertson
Nunavut and Yukon to enact trans-rights bills
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Nunavut and Yukon to enact trans-rights bills

Move will leave New Brunswick as the last remaining province without explicit trans rights

By Rob Salerno
A year in review 2016: The BC Liberals grow a conscience
Opinion

A year in review 2016: The BC Liberals grow a conscience

Why the sudden shifts on education and trans laws in 2016?

By Robin Perelle
Leitch’s hypocritical Trump-style politics have no place in Canada
Opinion

Leitch’s hypocritical Trump-style politics have no place in Canada

If Conservatives have any principles, they must rally against leadership candidate’s anti-immigrant rhetoric

By Rob Salerno
What the rise of the alt-right means for HIV prevention
Opinion

What the rise of the alt-right means for HIV prevention

We need to talk to each other openly about sex and our sexual health

By Mike Miksche
How a homeschooled teenage politician could destroy the Progressive Conservatives
Opinion

How a homeschooled teenage politician could destroy the Progressive Conservatives

The nomination of ‘family values’ teenager reveals Patrick Brown’s inability to silence social conservatives

By Rob Salerno
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