Gay Rights
The sad politicization of Pride
KC Hoard: Pride parades, when stripped to their most core elements, are public acts of resistance against the powers that continue to limit queer people’s rights
Steinbach Pride: Inside a battle for LGBT rights
Steinbach was famous for being Canada’s most charitable community. Now it’s becoming known for its hostile treatment of its LGBT citizens.
Everett Klippert: An unlikely pioneer of gay rights in Canada
Five decades ago, Everett Klippert’s sexual orientation landed him the title of ‘dangerous sex offender.’ How his case helped shape Canadian history.
Indiana’s elephant in the room
The tables have turned in favour of gay rights in America. The Republican Party is another matter.
Children 404 explores plight of gay kids in Russia
Film playing at Hot Docs festival gives voice to a group that’s all but vanished from Russian public life
Good news, bad news
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio stands up for LGBT rights, while China stands up for North Korea
Pope Francis: The unlikeliest liberal hero?
Perhaps just for now, as Jaime Weinman explains
Gay rights ground zero
Same-sex marriage advocates are focusing on more than 40 legal challenges to state bans
The Pope’s shocking revelations aren’t really news
Francis says the church shouldn’t focus on ‘small-minded rules’
Conservatives and gay rights
What advice the Republican party is receiving
John Baird’s easiest political victory
The foreign affairs minister’s defence of gay rights was a political no-brainer
On whether or not to boycott the Sochi Olympics
At the intersection of sports, politics and human rights