Power

Government making ‘contingency plans’ for Olympics-goers

NDP calls on Conservatives to send dedicated representative for LGBT Canadians

By Justin Ling

Power

Illinois legislature votes in favour of gay marriage after long battle

Bill now heads to Governor Pat Quinn for signature

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Spying and lying from our elected officials

Our leaders avoid our questions, even as they invade our privacy

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford uninvited to WorldPride event: Wong-Tam

Ford has admitted to smoking crack but hasn’t apologized for racist, homophobic comments

By Andrea Houston

Power

Mayor Rob Ford silent about homophobic and racist comments

Toronto Star reporter describes the video; city councillors weigh in

By Andrea Houston

Power

US Senate votes to open debate on ENDA

Non-discrimination measure receives bipartisan support in 61-to-30 vote

By Natasha Barsotti

Toronto Diary

Rob Ford: ‘I’m the best mayor the city has ever had’

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Trans candidate dropped from Montreal mayoral race

Former sex worker discounts allegation that she’s under investigation by financial regulators

By Megan Dolski

Toronto Diary

Rob Ford’s crack tape scandal: a helpful FAQ

By Jeremy Feist

Video

Mayor Rob Ford on the ropes again and losing support

Andrea Houston reports from city hall

By Andrea Houston

Power

US Senate to consider ENDA

Supporters say employment legislation has ‘best chance ever’ of passing chamber

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Honouring Al Sparrow, early Toronto gay rights champion

Laneway at Church and Isabella now named after activist alderman

By Andrea Houston

Power

Australia: High Court to begin hearing expedited challenge to ACT gay marriage law

Prime minister advises gay couples to ‘hold on’ until law’s validity has been tested

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Australia: After ACT, New South Wales to debate gay marriage

Multiparty working group has developed new bill

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

UK: Health minister’s bid to stop gay adoption in Northern Ireland blocked

Edwin Poots spent £40,000 of public funds to challenge ruling in favour of same-sex adoption: report

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Queer Canadians should be especially concerned about spying: BCCLA

Government surveillance agency sued for alleged Charter violations

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Australia: ACT becomes first jurisdiction to allow gay marriage

Federal government plans to challenge law in court

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Church Street Murals Project brings colour to Toronto’s Village

Murals will animate the community’s history, councillor says

By Rob Salerno