How Orlando became a coming out moment born of tragedy for LGBT Muslims Zayn awoke to the news like so many others: gutted that some 50 people just like him, dancing and laughing moments earlier, were massacred in cold blood. But when the Toronto-area man, who is not only gay but also Muslim, learned that the gunman in the ...

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‘lt is now our duty to be even more proud of who we are as gay men’ A huge turnout for a vigil Tuesday night in Charlottetown brought many Islanders together to support not only those who died in Orlando, Fla., and their families, but also the LGBTQ community here on P.E.I. But has the shooting of ...

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People around the world are being fooled by a satirical article claiming Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kissed a fellow male politician to support LGBT people after the Orlando shootings. The photoshopped image shows Trudeau kissing NDP leader Tom Mulcair. The story’s headline declares that the two are “united against homophobia.” The article was published ...

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The historic news comes just days after the Orlando massacre saw 49 people killed. The Duke of Cambridge is to appear on the cover of gay magazine, Attitude – making him the first member of the royal family to pose for an LGBT publication. Prince William – whose mother Diana was prominent HIV campaigner – ...

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On Tuesday, LGBTQ nightclub Twisted Element was ordered to remove its giant pride flag as it broke lease agreement Twisted Element’s landlord is open to having smaller pride flags showcased on the bar’s portion of the building, and they can remain there permanently after the owners submit a proposal. On Tuesday, Calgary LGBTQ bar Twisted ...

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Landlord says owner broke lease agreement by blocking windows Calgary LGBTQ bar Twisted Element’s owners were ordered to remove their giant pride flag Tuesday afternoon, after their landlord said they broke their lease agreement. On Sunday, Twisted Element hoisted the rainbow flag to commemorate the 49 people who were gunned down at a popular gay ...

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“We dedicate this song to the victims of the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting” #WeAreOrlando To donate to the families affected by the the Pulse Nightclub Shooting click below. https://www.gofundme.com/PulseVictims… To donate to the family of Christina Grimme click below. https://www.gofundme.com/christinagri… Grief hotline: http://www.allianceofhope.org Song available for free download at https://soundcloud.com/brandonskeie/e… Song written by Eli Lieb, ...

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“Our pulse is strong” read one of the signs created for a candlelight vigil at the Vancouver Art Gallery Sunday night. Hours earlier, a gunman stormed a gay nightclub called the Pulse in Orlando, Florida, killing 50 people and injuring another 53. When Alan Jernigan woke up in Kelowna to a phone call Sunday morning, ...

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