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Guest column: Why I’m voting Green
Opinion

Guest column: Why I’m voting Green

Neither Vision nor NPA addresses housing and affordability

By Pussy Liquor
Gregor’s vision
Power

Gregor’s vision

Vision has proven to be queer-friendly, but some LGBT voters say accomplishments are cosmetic

By Natasha Barsotti
Gay serum rumour: The letter that launched it
Power

Gay serum rumour: The letter that launched it

Chinese mailout to Burnaby voters tied to BC Parents’ Voice, says Lau

By Niko Bell
Midterm blues, Kansas victory and gay conversion
Power

Midterm blues, Kansas victory and gay conversion

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell
Rob McDowell seeks city council seat on NPA slate
Power

Rob McDowell seeks city council seat on NPA slate

Gay candidate lists safety, aging LGBT population and community space as key issues

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Vision Vancouver seeks to attract voters on Grindr
Power

Vision Vancouver seeks to attract voters on Grindr

‘If it helps us to pick up a voter or two, it’s not a bad thing’: Trevor Loke

By Jeremy Hainsworth
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Tim Stevenson seeks fifth term on city council
Power

Tim Stevenson seeks fifth term on city council

BC’s first out gay MLA is proud of his record but still has more to do, he says

By Natasha Barsotti
Enza Anderson fights harassment
Power

Enza Anderson fights harassment

Construction crews in the Village yelled slurs, gawked at the trans activist

By HG Watson
Getting to know Catherine McKenney
Power

Getting to know Catherine McKenney

Meet the first queer woman on Ottawa City Council

By Julie Cruikshank
Sky Gilbert honoured in laneway-naming ceremony
Culture

Sky Gilbert honoured in laneway-naming ceremony

Buddies co-founder says it’s important to recognize marginalized people

By HG Watson
Tough times at Rainbow High
Power

Tough times at Rainbow High

Ex-contractors accuse travel company of non-payment

By HG Watson
Trevor Loke seeks second Vancouver park board term
Power

Trevor Loke seeks second Vancouver park board term

Vision commissioner believes in empowering communities to be decision makers

By Hannah Ackeral
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Can progressives shut up, listen and actually win?
Toronto

Can progressives shut up, listen and actually win?

Lessons learned from Olivia Chow’s mayoral loss

By Rob Salerno
North Van mayoral candidate challenged on homophobic email
Power

North Van mayoral candidate challenged on homophobic email

Kerry Morris says he regrets language used in moment of extreme stress

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Ontarians take stock after municipal elections
Power

Ontarians take stock after municipal elections

Mayor-elect John Tory will be closely watched by Toronto’s queer activists

By HG Watson
Trans candidate wants to make Surrey schools safer
Power

Trans candidate wants to make Surrey schools safer

Recent graduate Nicole Joliet says students must be consulted

By Hannah Ackeral
Ottawa elects first openly queer woman to city council
Power

Ottawa elects first openly queer woman to city council

Catherine McKenney takes Somerset seat with 40 percent of vote

By Julie Cruikshank
Candidates to watch in Toronto municipal election
Opinion

Candidates to watch in Toronto municipal election

Several LGBT-unfriendly candidates face solid challengers

By Rob Salerno
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