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Gay Vancouver councillor optimistic after meeting with IOC in Sochi

Olympics officials ‘obviously don’t want a repeat’ of human-rights fallout from Russia: Tim Stevenson

By Niko Bell

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Russia: Teenager investigated for being openly gay

Ninth-grader said to have spread information that could lead to ‘distorted ideas’ about sexuality

By Niko Bell

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France: Thousands take to streets to protest gay-rights advances

Interior minister suggests country is seeing formation of a ‘Tea Party à la française’

By Niko Bell

Toronto Diary

Fourteen-year-old Russian girl punished under anti-gay propaganda law

By Jeremy Feist

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Finnish swimmer comes out to raise awareness about Russia’s anti-gay laws

‘I wanted to start a broader discussion in connection with Sochi’: Liukkonen

By Niko Bell

Andrea Houston

Liberal senator delivers comprehensive speech in favour of trans bill

FEDERAL POLITICS / Bill C-279 now at second reading in Senate

By Bradley Turcotte

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Brazil: Six arrested in connection with murder of gay teenager

Bruno Borges de Oliveira was beaten to death with a skateboard

By Niko Bell

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Mark Tewksbury talks Sochi ahead of Feb 7 opening ceremonies

Former Olympian says human rights should be considered when choosing host cities

By Douglas Boyce

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Athletes get mixed messages about speaking out at Sochi

Olympic officials have made vague and conflicting statements

By Niko Bell

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US: Appeals court upholds California gay conversion therapy ban

Lawyer Shannon Minter says practice has ‘no scientific basis’

By Niko Bell

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Canadian IOC member says dangers of Russia’s laws exaggerated

‘On a scale of one to 10 of odious laws, it’s not way up there near 10’: Dick Pound

By Niko Bell

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Vancouver pub to launch To Russia with Love campaign

Fountainhead seeks to raise money for human rights and support LGBT Russians during Olympics

By Shauna Lewis

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Bulgarian lawmakers reject anti-gay legislation

Proposal called for prison terms and fines for being open about sexuality

By Natasha Barsotti

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BC law society asked to consider TWU covenant’s impact on LGBT people

Professor notes conflict between covenant and non-discrimination obligation

By Jeremy Hainsworth

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Russian newspaper editor fined for promoting homosexuality

Alexander Suturin published quote from teacher fired for being gay

By Niko Bell

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Current and former Olympians ask Russia to axe anti-gay laws

Principle Six petition also criticizes IOC for not speaking out against discrimination

By Niko Bell

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New York: Arrest made in connection with attack on gay journalist

Police say incident is not hate-motivated

By Natasha Barsotti