Posts Filed Under: homophobia

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Mayor Tory Missed Opportunity to Speak Up for Gay Chechens

Human rights organizations like Rainbow Railroad are calling on the Canadian government to grant emergency visas to people trying to escape.

By Marina Tyszkiewicz May. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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The Blue Jays Have a Homophobia Problem. How Do We Fix It?

There is an institutional responsibility to address the culture of toxic masculinity in the wake of Kevin Pillar's anti-gay slur.

By Stacey May Fowles May. 21st, 2:38 pm

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Toronto’s Rainbow Railroad Responds to Reports of a Gay Concentration Camp in Chechnya

Canada urged to take immediate action following reports of gay men being rounded up, tortured with electric shocks and beaten to death.

By Kimahli Powell Apr. 21st, 11:45 am

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Did the Controversial Editor of Your Ward News Send Homophobic Hate Mail to Councillor Wong-Tam?

James Sears has a long history of making Toronto less than proud.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 19th, 2:30 pm

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“I Had To Leave Jamaica Abruptly Because I Received Death Threats”: Why I Fled To Safety in Toronto

Being gay in Jamaica means criminalization and violence.

By Stephen Thomas and Maurice Tomlinson Mar. 30th, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Sun Columnists on the Wrong Side of History Through the Ages

The tabloid's opinions haven't always stood the test of time.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 3rd, 9:30 am

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Why Toronto LGBTQ Activists are Suing an Infamous Anti-Gay Leader for $104 Million

Bill Whatcott marched in July's Pride Parade and handed out anti-gay literature, according to the lawsuit.

By Erica Lenti Aug. 15th, 2:30 pm

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Historicist: Racism and Homophobia in the Pages of a Police Magazine

Prejudiced articles from a newsletter exacerbated tensions between the police, homosexuals, and other minority groups.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 4th, 11:45 am

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Historicist: The Egging of Yonge Street

During the 1970s, crowds gathered on Yonge Street on Halloween to engage in homophobic revelry.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 24th, 12:15 pm

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Runnymede Community Bands Together Against Anti-Gay Vandalism

After homophobic graffiti and tire slashings, a neighbourhood barbecue aims to send a message of inclusivity.

By Jennifer Hough Sep. 10th, 11:15 am

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2012 Hero: Brian Burke

Nominated for: making it his mission to combat homophobia.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

2012 Hero: The Toronto Marlies

Nominated for: standing up for athletes of all orientations.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

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2012 Villain: Yunel Escobar

Nominated for: homophobic slurs and frustrating non-apologies.

By Carly Maga • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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2011 Villain: Homophobia in Hockey

Nominated for: poisoning one of our favourite pastimes.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 21st, 2:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Todd Reynolds, Uptown Sports

By Hamutal Dotan May. 10th, 11:30 am

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“No Homo”–phobia

By Keren Katz Mar. 10th, 9:00 am