ProudTOvote Mayoral Debate
Curious how your mayoral candidates feel about LGBTQ issues? Tune in at 5:30pm as reporters Michael Lyons (@queer_mikey) and Sarah Traynor (@tweetTraynor) give you live updates on who says what at the ProudTOvote mayoral candidates debate.Have a question for one of the candidates? Let us know and stay tuned to see if we ask your question.
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ICYMI: We're live blogging from the #proudTOvote mayoral candidates debate. Follow our live blog here:live.ryersonian.ca/Event/ProudTOv….by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 8:57:48 PM -
.@proud2vote has provided us with a cute little package of facts. Ready for it?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 8:59:08 PM
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At the #proudTOvote , @oliviachow proud to grab the ballot for @theryersonian . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7KTJPCcAATMqT.jpg
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 8:59:17 PM -
There's about 1.8 million people in Toronto who are eligible to vote. Of that, 90,000-140,000 are from the LGBTQ community. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:00:40 PM
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That makes Toronto home of the largest LGBTQ community in the country. Go us. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:01:38 PM
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The last municipal election was won by just under 100,000 votes according to @proud2vote . Voter turnout was high (around 50%). #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:02:46 PM
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Supporter of @oliviachow with her campaign sign as people file in. #proudTOvote #CanQueer #TOPoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7LzR4IMAEsl8Y.jpg
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:05:51 PM -
They often face discrimination in our current support system. In July a proposal was made at city hall to help homeless LGBTQ youth.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:05:54 PM
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Guess who was the only member of council to vote against helping homeless LGBTQ youth? It rhymes with Shmob Shmord. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:07:01 PM
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Don't see @johntoryTO 's slogan for the night. What is it anyway? "LGBT- and censorship-positive!" #proudTOvote #CanQueer #TOpoliby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:08:22 PM
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Pride in Toronto brings a huge boost to the city. World Pride in 2013 brought in around $300 million (and a whole lot of fun). #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:09:12 PM
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In July every member of council gave a standing ovation to two groups who helped organize Pride. Except one member of course. Can you guess?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:10:48 PM
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Looks like it's going to be a full house at #proudTOvote . #CanQueer #TOPoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7NBrvIIAAwaED.jpg
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:11:12 PM -
Hey, guess who is NOT at the debate tonight? You guessed it: whichever member of the Ford family running for mayor at the moment.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:12:02 PM
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Candidates who are attending: Olivia Chow and John Tory. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:15:57 PM
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Have a Q for one of the candidates? Tweet our reporters: Michael @queer_mikey or Traynor @tweettraynor #SonianNews @proud2vote @RyePRIDEby The Ryersonian via twitter retweeted by queer_mikey 9/19/2014 9:16:45 PM -
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:17:29 PM
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Olivia looks very at home and relaxed here. Tory, not so much, but he's getting better.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:18:01 PM
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.@oliviachow says @quaiaTO dispute was resolved, they can march, Pride got funding, she supports that decision. RIGHT?! #proudTOvoteby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:18:15 PM
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.@johntoryTO says free speech is important, so is Pride... HOWEVER.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:18:44 PM
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.@oliviachow Change policy to make "apartheid" not able to be used w/ city funded events. Even though experts decided it wasn't hate speech?by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:20:15 PM
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Tory says he'd do the same for any other organization. If a public funded org was spewing anti-gay material, he'd withdraw funding there.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:20:44 PM
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Mistakenly tagged @oliviachow in my last, deleted tweet. @johntoryTO said it's okay to change policy if we don't like an org's message.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:21:13 PM
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Chow says if Pride loses their funding, what message are we sending out?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:21:19 PM
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Even though experts decided "apartheid" wasn't hate speech, says @oliviachow .by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:21:37 PM
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.@queer_mikey clapped super hard when someone asked the Q. He's getting fired up. Go follow him.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:21:40 PM
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Tory: Hateful language can't be supported by public funding. Crowd seems split on this issue (of whether it was even hateful or not).by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:22:35 PM
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Q: No programs for LGBTQ over 29 years old. How can you address that?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:23:31 PM
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Tory is asking for clarification. Apparently there is a program run by Sherbourne Health Clinic that cuts off people at age 30.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:24:31 PM
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Question about lack of programming for people who are 29 or over. @johntoryTO says if something receives public funding, no age cut off.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:24:49 PM
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Tory says if they're publicly funded they need to include everyone. Doesn't know why they're doing it. Says he doesn't know how to remedy.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:25:00 PM
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Chow says its sounds like their youth program. Cut offs are something 30 and not 24. Says there is need for programs for people over 30.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:25:25 PM
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.@oliviachow says cut off is for youth programs, but there does need to be programming for 29 and over. What does "youth" even mean, anyway?by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:26:00 PM
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Chow says its sounds like their youth program. Cut offs are sometimes 30 and not 24. Says there is need for programs for people over 30.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:26:27 PM
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Tory says there are sometimes too many orgs. Its a "patchwork quilt." Says some people fall between the cracks.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:27:37 PM
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Chow says local orgs need to come together to be more effective. Community needs to be connected so services aren't fragmented.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:28:45 PM
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Last Q: What leadership lessons have you learned from your LGBTQ friends and how will that help you build a better Toronto?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:29:56 PM
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Last question about leadership. What leadership lessons have you learned from LGBTQ friends and supporters? Shaping a better TO with that.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:30:00 PM
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Tory wasn't sure if was going to be accepted into LGBTQ community. Talks about his first time at Woody's (a gay bar in T.O).by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:31:31 PM
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Tory: This community advocates rationally, firmly, consistently. And that LGBTQ community never gives up. There is strength in partnerships.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:06 PM
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Chow: Love, Courage, Celebrate. Three lessons she's learned. (She is standing up now.)by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:28 PM
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#ToryStory : @johntoryTO walks into Woody's. Not sure if he'll be accepted. No one sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of it.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:30 PM
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Chow: Community came together during AIDS crisis. This is how she learned what it means to really love.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:32:50 PM
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Chow: The courage to step forward and fearlessly say who you are, and who we are together. Even when it is really difficult.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 10:33:26 PM
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