Scheer speech from 2005 unlikely to have much ballot box impact, political scientist says
Canadians are expected to head to the polls on Oct. 21. Continue reading
Same sex marriage
Homophobia grows in European countries where same-sex marriage isn’t legal: research
Acceptance of gay and lesbian people decreased in Russia, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine over a 14-year period. Continue reading
1 in 4 Canadians still oppose full same-sex marriage rights: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Two-thirds of respondents said they fully support the right to same-sex marriage, while 11 per cent were undecided. Continue reading
London Anglican priest backs same-sex marriage despite governing body decision
Rev. Kevin George’s show of solidarity was marked by a special service held in a London church on Sunday. Continue reading
The longest-married U.S. same-sex couple tells their story
“We knew this would be a long legal fight,” Michael McConnell said, looking back on the decades. Continue reading
Taiwan legalizes same-sex marriage — a historic first for Asia
Taiwan’s legislature voted Friday to legalize same-sex marriage, a first in Asia and a boost for LGBT rights activists who had championed the cause for two decades. Continue reading
Romanian referendum to ban gay marriage fails due to low voter turnout
Data from the national election bureau showed voter turnout stood at 20.4 per cent when the polls closed at 1800 GMT, below the 30 per cent required for it to be valid. Continue reading
UCP nomination candidate apologizes for sharing Facebook post condemning homosexuality, same-sex marriage
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
A United Conservative Party (UCP) nomination candidate for Maskwacis-Wetaskiwin is apologizing for a post shared on her Facebook page, the latest in a series of social media scandals surrounding UCP nomination candidates or members. Continue reading
U.S. Supreme Court sides with baker who refused gay couple’s wedding cake order
The ruling regarded anti-religious bias, not the big issue in the case – whether a business can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gay and lesbian people. Continue reading
B.C. woman says she will be persecuted for being gay if she’s deported to Cameroon
“These cases are the most difficult. Human sexuality is complex. There’s a spectrum of behaviour.” Continue reading