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Can we end the North American HIV epidemic?
Opinion

Can we end the North American HIV epidemic?

We have the pills, the prevention plan and the strategy to prevent infections — so what’s stopping us?

By Mike Miksche
New regulations may help Canadian LGBT couples access reproductive services
Power

New regulations may help Canadian LGBT couples access reproductive services

Federal government is consulting on new regulations to finally bring the Assisted Human Reproduction Act into force

By Rob Salerno
Trans rights bill sparks heated debate
Power

Trans rights bill sparks heated debate

First House discussion on Bill C-16 raises bathroom issues, but smoothly passes second reading

By Dylan C Robertson
Is Oasis Aqualounge’s club policy transphobic?
Power

Is Oasis Aqualounge’s club policy transphobic?

Club accused of misgendering trans people and charging non-binary people presenting as male the cis men’s admission fee

By Vincent Matak
The cost of queer progress for the entire LGBT community
Arts

The cost of queer progress for the entire LGBT community

Tim McCaskell’s new book shines light on the communities left behind following historical queer movements

By Chris Dupuis
Pride Toronto apologizes for history of anti-blackness
Power

Pride Toronto apologizes for history of anti-blackness

Agrees to all BLMTO’s demands but decision on police involvement will fall to dispute panel

By Arshy Mann
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What do we make of Patrick Brown?
Opinion

What do we make of Patrick Brown?

With Brown’s mixed track record on LGBT issues, should we trust him?

By Arshy Mann
Trudeau says Canada must ‘make amends for’ past treatment of LGBT people
Power

Trudeau says Canada must ‘make amends for’ past treatment of LGBT people

Government also reviewing age of consent laws

By Arshy Mann
Canada’s gay blood ban could change this fall
Power

Canada’s gay blood ban could change this fall

Abstinence period likely to be shortened, but government hints it may end ban entirely

By Dylan C Robertson
Day of Pink Gala honours LGBT people of colour
Power

Day of Pink Gala honours LGBT people of colour

The annual campaign and gala shines a light on marginalized groups

By Jeremy Willard
Are gay men privileged?
Opinion

Are gay men privileged?

At some point, people put the emphasis on ‘men’ instead of ‘gay’

By Sky Gilbert
McGill gay social-work student appeals discrimination case
Power

McGill gay social-work student appeals discrimination case

Investigation by Quebec Human Rights Commission to be tested in court

By Michelle Pucci
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Marilyn Monroe/Baphomet wins 2014 Governor General’s Award
Culture

Marilyn Monroe/Baphomet wins 2014 Governor General’s Award

By Raziel Reid
Bad blood
Power

Bad blood

Let’s tell Canadian Blood Services what we think about MSM blood ban

By Michael Lyons
Opera singer fired over Jade London comments
Power

Opera singer fired over Jade London comments

Valerian Ruminski loses Opera Lyra contract after Facebook post

By Julie Cruikshank
US: Bill proposes making LGBT rights foreign-policy priority
Power

US: Bill proposes making LGBT rights foreign-policy priority

Measure calls for appointment of special envoy

By Natasha Barsotti
Queer does not mean consent
Power

Queer does not mean consent

Non-consensual touching on the rise at Pride events, activists say

By HG Watson
FIFA to investigate fan behaviour at World Cup
Power

FIFA to investigate fan behaviour at World Cup

Teams could face disciplinary measures over spectators’ actions

By Natasha Barsotti
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