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Politics

Anger on World AIDS Day
Opinion

Anger on World AIDS Day

Can we finally let go?

By Michael Burtch
Elton John tries to ‘build bridge’ between him and Rush Limbaugh
Culture

Elton John tries to ‘build bridge’ between him and Rush Limbaugh

By Raziel Reid
Surrey voters elect first openly lesbian city councillor
Power

Surrey voters elect first openly lesbian city councillor

Vera LeFranc wants to strengthen social policy and support the vulnerable

By Hannah Ackeral
Bumper crop of LGBT candidates in Lower Mainland civic elections
Power

Bumper crop of LGBT candidates in Lower Mainland civic elections

So why were so few queer candidates elected in and around Vancouver?

By Natasha Barsotti
Politics not as usual
Opinion

Politics not as usual

The refreshing cross-party queer candidate gathering that almost happened

By Natasha Barsotti
New anti-gay Ugandan bill even broader than previous act
Power

New anti-gay Ugandan bill even broader than previous act

Leaked draft targets funding, ‘promotion’ of ‘unnatural’ sex acts, and trans people

By Owen Sheppard
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Will NPA-led park and school boards remain queer-friendly?
Power

Will NPA-led park and school boards remain queer-friendly?

Unelected LGBT candidates hope power shift won’t undermine policy

By Rob Easton
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson wins third term
Power

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson wins third term

Vision keeps council majority but loses school and park board seats

By Natasha Barsotti
Kirk LaPointe loses but NPA gains council and board seats
Power

Kirk LaPointe loses but NPA gains council and board seats

Vision loses majorities on school and park boards

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Xtra’s guide to LGBT candidates in Vancouver’s civic election
Power

Xtra’s guide to LGBT candidates in Vancouver’s civic election

A cross-party roundup of council, school and park board potentials

By Xtra Editor
More consultation on gender-neutral washrooms, says Bloom
Power

More consultation on gender-neutral washrooms, says Bloom

COPE candidate doesn’t want to settle ‘for half-measures’

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Gay man runs with NPA for Vancouver park board
Power

Gay man runs with NPA for Vancouver park board

Stéphane Mouttet describes himself as ‘a proud member of the city’s LGBTQ community’

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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Parks board can help new queer centre, says Jamie Lee Hamilton
Culture

Parks board can help new queer centre, says Jamie Lee Hamilton

Candidate says board has institutional ability to advance the centre

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Martin Rooney wants Surrey to fly the Pride flag at city hall
Power

Martin Rooney wants Surrey to fly the Pride flag at city hall

Activist running as independent candidate for Surrey city council

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Genderqueer youth need more support, says COPE candidate
Power

Genderqueer youth need more support, says COPE candidate

School support worker Heidi Nagtegaal seeks seat on Vancouver School Board

By Hannah Ackeral
Egale wants to hear your story
Power

Egale wants to hear your story

LGBT organization tackles social justice with social media

By Daniela Costa
Sharing my Vision
Opinion

Sharing my Vision

Vision Vancouver’s unprecedented gay-friendly stance has earned my support

By Robin Perelle
COPE candidate seeks city-funded community centre
Power

COPE candidate seeks city-funded community centre

Vancouver could learn from Toronto’s 519 centre, says Imtiaz Popat

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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