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 -
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The rainbow'd signs of @johntoryTO . Let's see how the audience feels about that. #proudTOvote #CanQueer #TOpoli http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7PObpIcAA72ua.jpg
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:20:48 PM -
Both camps are reportedly here. We heard cheers outside when Olivia arrived. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:21:06 PM
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Mayoral candidate @JohnToryTO thinks @quaiaTO should go and have a demonstration somewhere else... on.thestar.com/1wx62Hg via @torontostarby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:21:55 PM
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Hate to break it to you @JohnToryTO , but Pride is a big, sexy, messy, queer demonstration, no matter how many times heteros march. #CanQueerby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:24:36 PM
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Mic check: organizer said the ABC's. He said "elemenohpee." The audience applauded. I was applauding because he said "zed," not "zee."by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:26:48 PM
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So @johntoryTO and @oliviachow are both here. I guess I don't get to use my alternative event title: Olivia Commiserates with the Queersby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:29:28 PM
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One of the organizers: "The point of proud to vote is energizing the LGBTQ community."by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:31:04 PM
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by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:31:24 PM
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Welcoming @oliviachow and @johntoryTO . Organizer is saying they've made the commitment to the LGBTQ community.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:31:49 PM
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She's saying Doug Ford chose not to attend. Someone in the crowd said "yayyyy!" #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:32:14 PM
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The two top candidates at #proudTOvote with moderator @jaimewatt . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bx7SA7kIMAExqVo.jpg
by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:32:59 PM -
Questions are coming from @proud2vote 's website, Twitter & Facebook. There will also be video recorded questions. And two from the audienceby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:33:16 PM
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Moderator Jamie Watts says opening statements are usually crummy, so they gave Tory&Chow questions beforehand. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:34:02 PM
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First Q: Which cities do you admire the most for their inclusion of the LGBTQ community? Tory up first.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:35:12 PM
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Tory: Says he doesn't think anyone is doing dramatically better than we are.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:35:32 PM
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Question of which city candidates admires for LGBTQ inclusion goes @johntoryTO first. #proudTOvoteby Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:36:17 PM
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Tory: Berlin, they elected a gay mayor, and they're committed to inclusion of LGBTQ community. Also puts Tel Aviv on the list.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:36:26 PM
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Tory: Seattle. Very accepting and inclusive community, because of they help gay families adopt.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:37:11 PM
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Tory: San Fran is at the top. They have started to look after seniors in the LGBTQ community. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:37:34 PM
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Chow: Amsterdam. Being gay was decriminalized in the 1800's? Berlin, San Fran, New York, London, Barcelona, Madrid.by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:38:27 PM
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Candidate @johntoryTO lists Berlin, Tel Aviv, Seattle, San Francisco. @oliviachow says Amsterdam, Berlin, SF, NYC, Barcelona, Madrid.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:38:37 PM
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Candidate @oliviachow talks about TO, gay bashing in High Park, how school board decided they had to talk about homophobia in schools.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:39:15 PM
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Chow: In terms of leadership, Toronto. First school board to have anti-homophobic curriculum. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:39:16 PM
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Chow: first school board to have condoms in schools. A smattering of applause of that one. #SexSells amirate? #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:39:52 PM
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TO also first schools in the country to have condoms in schools, @oliviachow says. Brent Hawkes mentioned as well. And cruising. Ooh la la.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:40:35 PM
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Next Q: How would you ensure funding for HIV/AIDS screening clinics?by Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:41:24 PM
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Chow: Funding and grants. Can't be determined by politics. Thats how funding gets cut. #proudTOvoteby Traynor via twitter 9/19/2014 9:42:02 PM
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Candidate @oliviachow speaks to the precarity of funding for arts and HIV-funding and programming, protecting them.by Michael Lyons via twitter 9/19/2014 9:42:42 PM
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