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Toronto's LGBT community vows defiance in wake of Orlando shooting

Toronto's LGBT community vows defiance in wake of Orlando shooting  - Acts of violence are still a reality for many members of the global LGBT community Hall said. Despite many positive strides in legal and social ...

Egale calls for Trudeau apology for historic treatment of LGBT community

Egale calls for Trudeau apology for historic treatment of LGBT community  - The assault on a gay night club in Orlando has cast a shadow over two reports that call for an apology from Justin Trudeau's government and ...

A History of Modern Anti-LGBT Violence

A History of Modern Anti- LGBT Violence  - In most countries, the absence of effective systems for recording and reporting hate-motivated violence, or 'hate crimes,' against LGBT persons masks ...

Democrats, advocacy groups look to McCain to hold the line on LGBT protections in defense bill

Democrats, advocacy groups look to McCain to hold the line on LGBT protections in defense bill  - Democrats and LGBT rights advocates will be keeping a close eye on Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) during ...

In Orlando Massacre, a New Target for Islamist Lone Wolves: …

In Orlando Massacre, a New Target for Islamist Lone Wolves: …  - precedent, marking the first large-scale attack inspired by Islamist extremism that successfully targeted the LGBT community in a Western country.

How LGBT Celebrities Reacted to the Orlando Nightclub Shooting

How LGBT Celebrities Reacted to the Orlando Nightclub Shooting  - Celebrities and public figures from the LGBT community were at the forefront of the national and global mourning of the attack, with many of them ...

Islamophobia not the answer post-Orlando, says LGBT activist

Islamophobia not the answer post-Orlando, says LGBT activist  -  LGBT groups across North America are taking stock following the events in Orlando. Among them, Cindy Wiesner — national coordinator of the group ...

LGBT Muslims do exist, and they are grieving. It's time for acceptance.

LGBT Muslims do exist, and they are grieving. It's time for acceptance.  - Muslim Americans. LGBT Americans. One would imagine that the marginalized would unite. From the straight Muslim man who is profiled at the airport ...

What constitutes poverty in the United States?

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What constitutes poverty in the United States?  - The authors looked at American poverty over the years and followed numerous families as they navigated through different channels of federal ...

We must unite with gay community

We must unite with gay community  - A gunman entered the gay nightclub Pulse and killed 49 people during a special event the club had billed as Latin Night. Carbonell, a local tech ...

Fellow gay people, don't forget: We are a battle-hardened movement

Fellow gay people, don't forget: We are a battle-hardened movement  - In the United States, almost every step forward for gay people has been ... And then there was the African American president who has done vastly ...

Most victims in Orlando shooting were of Hispanic descent

Most victims in Orlando shooting were of Hispanic descent  - Most of them were Latinos , aged between 20 and 50, including security guards who worked at ... He was gay and she wanted to be part of his world.

As gay pride month begins, LGBT community reacts to mass shooting

As gay pride month begins, LGBT community reacts to mass shooting  - As gay pride month begins, LGBT community reacts to mass shooting ... act of violence,'' read a statement by the Miami Hispanic gay nonprofit group, ...

Libertarians Are More Racially Diverse Than Some May Realize

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Libertarians Are More Racially Diverse Than Some May Realize  - In recent weeks, Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson has been gaining media momentum as polls show him garnering about 10 percent of the vote in a race with Trump and Clinton. His candidacy has attracted attention to the libertarian ideas he espouses and the people who embrace the label.

Trump and Racism Are Not Just Republican Creations

Trump and Racism Are Not Just Republican Creations  - America was celebrated for entering a post- racial phase with the election of its first African - American president, Barack Obama. But the country's ...

Race row erupts over Christchurch performance of musical Hairspray

Race row erupts over Christchurch performance of musical Hairspray  -  African American characters in the Christchurch production of Hairspray are played by actors of many different ethnicities, including Maori, Korean and ...