Rachel Morgan

Rachel Morgan

The annual Pride miracle

By every measure, Pride festivals across Canada have become more successful every year. The number of floats and marchers is increasing and the crowds lining the routes continue to grow. Even smaller cities are managing to stage their own scaled-down events. But with success come problems.

How the counter sexual revolution threatens all of us

It used to be said there was very little difference between Democratic and Republican presidential candidates. Despite their very different public personas, Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy held similar beliefs about most things. Politicians of different stripes could compromise and find common ground for the common good. That has changed dramatically. Today, it’s all-out war between Democrats and Republicans.

Rachel MorganIt’s enough to make one’s blood boil. The Islamic bloc in the United Nations won’t accept the inclusion of gays in any discussion of human rights. And why not? Because the member nations don’t believe we’re worthy of legal protection. In a letter to UN human rights officials, the Organization of the Islamic Conference says “abnormal sexual behavior” has “nothing to do with fundamental human rights.”

Rachel MorganAltona is a pretty little town about two hours south of Winnipeg. It’s known for its tree-lined streets, well-kept houses and welcoming stores. It’s also the site of a nasty battle over whether Grade 5 students are old enough to be exposed to the idea that there are more sexualities than heterosexual.

Rachel MorganWith the start of a new year, OutWords has taken a huge step that we expect to be controversial in the queer community – we are no longer running ads for Cruiseline and Squirt.  It was a decision that was a long time in the making and one that was debated with some emotion by staff and board members.  We know that some people will cheer this move while others will condemn it. Either way, readers deserve an explanation.