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Politics

Athletes and fans might NOT be immune to Russia’s anti-gay laws
Toronto Diary

Athletes and fans might NOT be immune to Russia’s anti-gay laws

By Jeremy Feist
US court recognizes lesbian widow’s Canadian marriage
Power

US court recognizes lesbian widow’s Canadian marriage

Jean Tobits now eligible for survivor’s benefits in Illinois

By Niko Bell
Russian politician: Athletes and spectators may still face arrest at Sochi Olympics
Power

Russian politician: Athletes and spectators may still face arrest at Sochi Olympics

Vitaly Milonov says government has no right to suspend use of anti-gay legislation

By Niko Bell
“Free and Equal” campaign launched in South Africa
Power

“Free and Equal” campaign launched in South Africa

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and UN campaign for legal reforms and public education

By Niko Bell
British prime minister wants to export gay marriage
Power

British prime minister wants to export gay marriage

David Cameron offers to send the Marriage Bill team abroad

By Niko Bell
Gay rights victories in ‘North’ hurting gays and lesbians in developing countries
Power

Gay rights victories in ‘North’ hurting gays and lesbians in developing countries

Gay rights progress in North American and Europe creating backlash

By Brandon Matheson
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First Liberal and NDP candidates declared in race for Toronto Centre
Power

First Liberal and NDP candidates declared in race for Toronto Centre

LGBT activist Todd Ross and journalist Jenn Hollett first to declare

By Rob Salerno
Russia releases detained Dutch filmmakers
Power

Russia releases detained Dutch filmmakers

Team fined and banned from Russia, but not tried in court

By Niko Bell
Marriage, not-so-equality
Power

Marriage, not-so-equality

Same-sex marriage, Spousal Vetos for trans people, no porn for anyone in the UK

By Michael Lyons
UK government to pardon Alan Turing, 61 years later
Power

UK government to pardon Alan Turing, 61 years later

Brilliant code-breaker killed himself after “gross indecency” conviction

By Niko Bell
Why is Vladimir Putin so determined to criminalize homosexuality?
Power

Why is Vladimir Putin so determined to criminalize homosexuality?

Russian president scapegoating gays to distract from failing policies, writes Harvey Fierstein

By Brandon Matheson
Three Dutch citizens arrested by Russian police
Power

Three Dutch citizens arrested by Russian police

Court appearance scheduled for propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations

By Brandon Matheson
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Mexico’s first gay mayor
Power

Mexico’s first gay mayor

Benjamin Medrano elected in rough rural area

By Niko Bell
Lesbian announces bid to become Maryland governor
Power

Lesbian announces bid to become Maryland governor

If elected, Heather Mizeur will be the first openly gay governor in the US

By Niko Bell
Gay marriage now legal in England and Wales
Power

Gay marriage now legal in England and Wales

Scottish bill has yet to be debated

By Niko Bell
A disorienting legal hangover
Power

A disorienting legal hangover

Married same-sex couples sort out finances after DOMA and Prop 8 rulings

By Brandon Matheson
Reykjavik to sever ties with Moscow over anti-LGBT policies
Toronto Diary

Reykjavik to sever ties with Moscow over anti-LGBT policies

By Jeremy Feist
Michelle Shocked ruined everything
Opinion

Michelle Shocked ruined everything

People shouldn’t get a pass because you like them or they happen to run the political party you support

By Brad Fraser
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