Archive for 'Al Donato'

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Why Raising an LGBTQ-Positive Family in Toronto Sucks Less Now

Two initiatives are supporting LGBTQ inclusion at home.

By Al Donato Oct. 17th, 1:30 pm

When Rebel Media Reporters Fake Being Trans, They’re Not Doing Journalism

Cisgender reporters who record your children swimming should be alarming you, not non-binary youth trying to get an education.

By Al Donato Oct. 7th, 2:15 pm

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Non-Binary Students React to the U of T Prof Who Won’t Acknowledge Their Pronouns

Spoiler: non-binary people are real!

By Al Donato Sep. 30th, 2:00 pm

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How Ryerson’s Queer Studies Course Could Transform Canadian Newsrooms

Young journalists get the LGBTQ lowdown.

By Al Donato Sep. 22nd, 3:00 pm

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Cool (Mostly Irrelevant) Apology, Pride Toronto

Pride's remorseful statement wasn't sent to those who needed to hear it most.

By Al Donato Sep. 21st, 4:30 pm

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Five Lessons A 10-Year-Old Learned From Black Lives Matters’ Freedom School

Respecting Blackness and understanding systemic racism were among lessons learned at the summer camp.

By Al Donato Sep. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Pride Toronto Town Hall Liveblog: How the Organization Plans to Handle Police Presence at the Parade

Follow along as we report live from the meeting.

By Al Donato and Erica Lenti Aug. 30th, 6:15 pm

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Why The Police Chief’s Letter to Pride Toronto Misses The Point

Highlighting coffee socials misses the larger context when it comes to LGBTQ and TPS community relations.

By Al Donato Aug. 9th, 11:00 am

Queer Youth Explain Why LGBTQ Transitional Housing is a Basic Need

After six months in operation, the YMCA's Sprott House has become a safe haven for LGBTQ youth.

By Al Donato Jul. 29th, 1:30 pm

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How Pride Toronto’s Dispute Resolution Process Works

Will the complaint against Black Lives Matter Toronto go anywhere?

By Al Donato Jul. 20th, 2:30 pm

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Black Lives Matter Held Pride Accountable—and Toronto Should Too

It's up to allies to tell Pride Toronto how they really feel about police presence.

By Al Donato Jul. 6th, 11:00 am

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How Toronto’s Trans March Has Evolved

The resilient history behind a march only seven years old.

By Al Donato Jun. 30th, 9:00 am

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Pride Must Be Political

Our mayor has called for Pride to be less political. I am calling for the opposite.

By Al Donato Jun. 29th, 10:30 am

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How LGBTQ Youth are Dealing with Drug Addiction

Pieces to Pathways is one of Toronto's few safe spaces for queer and trans youth with substance abuse issues.

By Al Donato Jun. 26th, 12:00 pm

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Why Some LGBTQ Torontonians Choose Private Prides Over the Parade

Safety, straight people, and capitalism are keeping these locals from marching.

By Al Donato Jun. 17th, 9:00 am

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A Toronto Developer Made a Video Game Where You Get Carded

What it’s like to be Black in Toronto, told through pixels.

By Al Donato May. 4th, 1:00 pm