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Politics

NDP pushes for visa ban on anti-gay Russian politicians
Toronto Diary

NDP pushes for visa ban on anti-gay Russian politicians

By Jeremy Feist
US: Bill proposed to protect groups opposed to gay marriage from discrimination
Power

US: Bill proposed to protect groups opposed to gay marriage from discrimination

Republican Raúl Labrador drafted Marriage and Religious Freedom Act

By Natasha Barsotti
Australia: Prime minister seeks advice about ACT’s gay marriage bill
Power

Australia: Prime minister seeks advice about ACT’s gay marriage bill

Expert says Commonwealth has power to override bill but wonders if it has support to do so

By Natasha Barsotti
Why is the CBC censoring Canadians to protect John Baird?
Opinion

Why is the CBC censoring Canadians to protect John Baird?

I was scheduled to speak on The Current, until its producer realized I might mention our foreign minister

By Andrea Houston
Oklahoma governor orders National Guard to stop processing gay couples’ benefits
Power

Oklahoma governor orders National Guard to stop processing gay couples’ benefits

State follows in footsteps of Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana

By Natasha Barsotti
Australian Capital Territory aims to legalize gay marriage by year’s end
Power

Australian Capital Territory aims to legalize gay marriage by year’s end

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher says she expects rest of country will follow ACT’s lead

By Natasha Barsotti
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McQuaig, Freeland to run for NDP and Liberals in Toronto Centre
Power

McQuaig, Freeland to run for NDP and Liberals in Toronto Centre

By-election expected in November to fill vacancy left by Bob Rae

By Rob Salerno
You Can Play co-founder reveals Sochi Games protest plans
Power

You Can Play co-founder reveals Sochi Games protest plans

Patrick Burke says anti-homophobia project working with Canadian and US hockey teams

By Natasha Barsotti
Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey
Power

Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey

Istanbul’s queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

By Joti Heir
Smitherman says his family is prepared for tough times
Power

Smitherman says his family is prepared for tough times

Former Ontario MPP addresses media after police find missing husband with help of dog

By Andrea Houston
Only one in five Britons thinks homosexuality is wrong
Power

Only one in five Britons thinks homosexuality is wrong

Decrease in anti-gay attitudes due to demographic shift, study shows

By Niko Bell
Smitherman says his family’s path forward will be ‘long and it will be hard’
Power

Smitherman says his family’s path forward will be ‘long and it will be hard’

Husband of former Ontario MPP George Smitherman found alive

By Andrea Houston
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Activists protest Russia’s anti-gay laws at Toronto International Film Festival
Power

Activists protest Russia’s anti-gay laws at Toronto International Film Festival

March from Dundas Square to TIFF Lightbox ends with protest song, political speeches

By Andrea Houston
Scotland: Parliament begins hearing arguments for and against gay marriage
Power

Scotland: Parliament begins hearing arguments for and against gay marriage

Supporters call for opt-in system, opponents fear change in ‘essence’ of marriage

By Niko Bell
Time Warner Cable goes gay
Culture

Time Warner Cable goes gay

Time Warner Cable awards stipend in support of LGBT communities

By Taylor Parsons
Kathleen Wynne to march in Pride parade, Rob Ford less likely
Pride

Kathleen Wynne to march in Pride parade, Rob Ford less likely

By Jeremy Feist
Australian prime minister provides robust defence of gay marriage
Power

Australian prime minister provides robust defence of gay marriage

Kevin Rudd gives biblical lesson to pastor who criticized his stance

By Niko Bell
Russian lawmaker proposes measures to remove children from gay parents
Power

Russian lawmaker proposes measures to remove children from gay parents

By Natasha Barsotti
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