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Gay-Straight Issue Reinforces Fact It’s Time to Stop Funding Catholic Schools

The Catholic school system’s reticence over a gay-straight anti-bullying club just reinforces the fact that it’s time we stop publicly funding one religious school system to the exclusion of the others. Continue reading

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Time, Support Required to Make Mercer’s Rant a Reality

While Rick Mercer’s rant about the importance for gay people in positions of influence to come out of the closet makes sense, it’s a huge step for many — and one that will take time and societal support to make a reality. Continue reading

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Pride Prom Need Shows Most Students Have Precious Little for Which to be Proud

The fact that high school culture has fostered an environment where LGBT kids need to attend a separate Pride Prom away from their so-called peers shows many students have precious little to be of which to be proud. Continue reading

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Immature Sports World Will Keep Closet Closed, Miss Out on Opportunity to Do Good

The boys-will-be-boys nature of sporting dressing rooms means that currently active gay athletes will remain closeted. Unfortunately, this means a huge opportunity to improve the lives of gay youth is being squandered. Continue reading

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Day of Silence Reminds Us of Need to Speak Up

Today’s Day of Silence brings up difficult questions about what constitutes humour, what constitutes bullying, and what our responsibilities are to young and old alike. Continue reading

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