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Toronto activist applauds U.K. move to pardon those convicted under past anti-gay laws

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Toronto activist applauds U.K. move to pardon those convicted under past anti-gay laws

2016-10-20T00:00:00-04:00October 20th, 2016|

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Communications volunteer Ester Bovard takes a closer look at a generous recent donation from award-winning filmmaker and activist Aerlyn Weissman, and what it means for lesbian history. The stories we tell matter. They affirm our existence and shape our identities not only as individuals but as communities, creating space to imagine greater possibilities for the future. From our current vantage, [...]

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