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Chris Kluwe is my straight ally of the year — and it’s only January
Opinion

Chris Kluwe is my straight ally of the year — and it’s only January

Real allies speak out, especially when they’ve got something to lose

By Robin Perelle
Italian IOC member accuses US, activists of political terrorism
Power

Italian IOC member accuses US, activists of political terrorism

Mario Pescante criticizes inclusion of gay athletes in American delegation to Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti
USOC chief to athletes: Speak out before Sochi, but focus on sport there
Power

USOC chief to athletes: Speak out before Sochi, but focus on sport there

Scott Blackmun says Games not a venue for political advocacy

By Natasha Barsotti
Former punter Chris Kluwe says homophobia cut short his NFL career
Power

Former punter Chris Kluwe says homophobia cut short his NFL career

You Can Play ED thinks NFL will ‘come down hard’ on coaches if allegations true

By Robin Perelle
You Can Play makes history with NHL
Toronto Diary

You Can Play makes history with NHL

By Jeremy Feist
WinterPride headliner funding falls through
Power

WinterPride headliner funding falls through

But organizer promises successful gay ski week in Whistler

By Niko Bell
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UK: New football advisor who called gays ‘detestable’ steps down
Power

UK: New football advisor who called gays ‘detestable’ steps down

Michael Johnson faced criticism for anti-gay comments on BBC show

By Natasha Barsotti
Putin eases restrictions on protests ahead of Sochi Olympics
Power

Putin eases restrictions on protests ahead of Sochi Olympics

Protests or gatherings must get the all-clear from authorities

By Natasha Barsotti
Chris Kluwe ‘pretty confident’ he was fired because of activism
Power

Chris Kluwe ‘pretty confident’ he was fired because of activism

Former Minnesota Vikings punter alleges coach often made homophobic comments

By Natasha Barsotti
Toronto rugby player hopes to make Brazilian national team
Culture

Toronto rugby player hopes to make Brazilian national team

Katrina Santilly says being queer in sports is the new normal

By Saira Peesker
‘I’m into girls and that’s just how it is’
Power

‘I’m into girls and that’s just how it is’

Canadian hockey star Sarah Vaillancourt has never been shy about her sexuality

By Saira Peesker
Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Olympics
Power

Benjamin Netanyahu will not attend Olympics

Israeli PM’s office says attendance at Games was never considered

By Natasha Barsotti
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Pride House co-founder applauds Vancouver Sochi delegation
Power

Pride House co-founder applauds Vancouver Sochi delegation

Dean Nelson will help lobby the International Olympic Committee

By Shauna Lewis
Leading by example
Canada

Leading by example

Olympic-medal-winning soccer player Erin McLeod says she hopes to be a role model for young girls in sport

By Saira Peesker
Olympic gold medallist Brian Boitano announces he’s gay
Power

Olympic gold medallist Brian Boitano announces he’s gay

Figure skater becomes third out gay American delegate, with Billie Jean King and Caitlin Cahow, to Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti
Neither Obama nor Biden will attend Sochi Olympics
Power

Neither Obama nor Biden will attend Sochi Olympics

American delegation’ that includes Billie Jean King will attend Russian Games: report

By Natasha Barsotti
Santas in Speedos
Culture

Santas in Speedos

By Raziel Reid
Vancouver mayor backs motion to lobby IOC to protect LGBT athletes
Power

Vancouver mayor backs motion to lobby IOC to protect LGBT athletes

If motion passes, Vancouver will send gay deputy mayor to Sochi

By Shauna Lewis
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