INTOLERANCE
See also HOMOPHOBIA and the additional descriptors given at the HOMOPHOBIA
heading. Also see geographic subdivisions of INTOLERANCE heading, below.
AIDS -- a prairie perspective [in which the author focusses on similarities rather than
perceived differences among people living with AIDS in, e.g., North America
and Africa; suggestion that maybe those with power consider a few thousand
gays, street kids or drug users, or a few million Africans, disposable, "not such
a bad thing after all"]. By Ralph Wushke.
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 6 (38cm.)
Straight bashing [opinion piece in which author responds to a straight friend's
accusation of bigotry, of "straight bashing," of intolerance towards general
public's attitude toward minority groups; etc.]. By Georgena Hollingshead.
P90 (v12n5)(July 27, 1994): 8 (45cm.)
Lest we forget [concerning intolerance and hate, and the need to be constantly vigilant;
reference to the lies and hate of Paul Cameron and others]. By Peter Millard.
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 5 (56cm.)
Holy, matrimony! [concerning the wedding of a gay man's brother and the comfort
level of brother and future sister-in-law with gay man bringing male date to
the event]. By Ryan Fea.
P103 (v14n2)(March 13, 1996): 9 (53cm.)
It's about time [in which author discusses coming out and its importance; also the
unacceptability of attempt by a few to force their religious beliefs on others].
By Gens Hellquist.
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 5 (45cm.)
Editorial [concerning free speech argument and its use to express and promote
intolerance and homophobia; it is time to determine boundaries of acceptability
of expression with respect to gay men and lesbians, just as there are boundaries
for other identifiable groups; etc.].
P121 (v16n4)(June 10, 1998): 3 (15cm.)
The uncomfortable pew [author Heather Funk's personal account of some experiences
as a lesbian United Church minister in a rural Manitoba pastoral charge with her
partner; her conviction that "the power of Good is stronger than the power of
Evil"].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 8 (34cm.)
Intolerance masquerading as rights [author discusses arguments used by the Right to
defend discrimination; presents as illustration the refusal of printer,
Scott Brockie, to accept a printing job from Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives;
Ontario Human Rights Commission ruled against Brockie, fining him $5000;
etc.]. By Nils Clausson.
P137 (v18n4)(May 31, 2000): 6-7 (49cm.)
The con artist and the institution [author relates the case of Lana Nguyen, who was
discovered teaching fraudulently at the University of Regina; expansion of
discussion to difficulties faced by those other than "straight white men";
"have been treated like trespassers"; new fields of study sometimes used as
"evidence" that academia is being subverted by "special interest groups";
author's own feelings while teaching at University of Regina; etc.].
By Jean Hillabold.
P145 (v19n4)(June 6, 2001): 8, 10 (62cm.)
The Christian Broadcasting Network (the "World Tirade Center") [author presents
some reactions of Christian Right to the September 11, 2001 World Trade
Center tragedy; Jerry Falwell's suggestion that God permitting "enemies of
America to give us probably what we deserve"; a "selective and presumptuous
use of God's word as a tool of hatred and revenge"]. By Jeff Dodds.
P148 (v19n7)[misnumbered v19n6 on contents page](Oct. 24, 2001): 7-8 (47cm.)
We're not there yet [despite many advances toward gay/lesbian social equality and
recognition received from some Christian denominations, there are still the
homophobia of the Roman Catholic Church and unequal standards in media
reporting, which affect many lives; etc.]. By Jeff Dodds.
P154 (v20n5)(July 31, 2002): 7-8 (51cm.)
INTOLERANCE -- ALBERTA
Bigot, bigot [concerning a possible training camp of Aryan Nation group near Caroline,
Alberta; also brief information about the new anti-gay, anti-abortion Christian
Heritage Party, with interim leader Ed Vanwoudenberg]. By Don C.
P28 [1986]: 12 (34cm.)
Political jibes? [Tory campus newsletter circulated at University of Alberta, Edmonton,
concerning Audrey McLaughlin and the "native, homosexual, woman" that
the NDP deserves as its leader"; etc.].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 9 (16cm.)
Alberta bigots [brief report of opinions of Bill Baergen, member of Alberta Human
Rights Commission, retired county school superintendent, and man who admits to
formerly being racist and "dead set against gays"].
P98 (v13n5)(July 26, 1995): 10 (14cm.)
Angels attacked in Calgary [Calgary Herald columnist Peter Stockland attacks play,
Angels in America, before it opens at Martha Cohen Theatre, Calgary; play called
smut; objection also to using government money; earlier Calgary Sun editorial
also attacked play; additional details].
P108 (v14n7)(Oct. 23, 1996): 10 (30cm.)
Redneck image deserved [says Alberta Senator Ron Ghitter about his province].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 11 (28cm.)
Reformers say no to t.s. [objection to transgendered inmate in Bowden, Alberta, federal
prison receiving hormone treatments paid for by Corrections Canada;
Art Hanger, Reform MP, wants parliamentary investigation].
P110 (v15n1)(Jan. 29, 1997): 25 (9cm.)
INTOLERANCE -- BRITISH COLUMBIA
Terror in B.C. [Michael Cassidy and lover "subjects of a brutal campaign of terror
on their goat farm six miles outside Slocan in the Kootenays" region of British
Columbia; detailed account of repeated vicious attacks, and reactions/responses
of RCMP and some community members; "anti-minority violence is not new
to the Kootenays"; etc.].
P67 (v9n6)[misnumbered on contents page as v9n5](Sept. 25, 1991): 17-18
(64cm.)
It just doesn't stop [newsnote concerning comments by Reform candidate,
Norm Lorenz, in Prince George riding].
P105 (v14n4)(June 5, 1996): 20 (15cm.)
INTOLERANCE -- MANITOBA
The uncomfortable pew [author Heather Funk's personal account of some experiences
as a lesbian United Church minister in a rural Manitoba pastoral charge with her
partner; her conviction that "the power of Good is stronger than the power of
Evil"].
P123 (v16n6)(Sept. 16, 1998): 8 (34cm.)
INTOLERANCE -- CANADA
Bigot, bigot [concerning a possible training camp of Aryan Nation group near Caroline,
Alberta; also brief information about the new anti-gay, anti-abortion Christian
Heritage Party, with interim leader Ed Vanwoudenberg]. By Don C.
P28 [1986]: 12 (34cm.)
Hate hurts [form letter to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney demanding action on amending
Canadian Human Rights Act re sexual orientation].
P36 (Oct. 21, 1987): 17 (15cm.)
Powder puffs [MP Gordon Taylor says RCMP should not have to hire "fairies"; reactions
of other politicians, including Ontario MPP Susan Fish and
MP Svend Robinson]. From Globe and Mail (Oct. 21/86), Edmonton
Journal (Oct. 22, 1986), and Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (Oct. 30/86).
P28 [1986]: 14 (32cm.)
Reformers disagree on AIDS [Cliff Breitkreuz, Alberta Reform Party MP, said that gay
AIDS patients should go to the back of the line; Ian McClelland, another Reform
Party MP, disagrees; details].
P135 (v18n2)(March. 8, 2000): 11 (14cm.)
INTOLERANCE -- SASKATCHEWAN
See note under general INTOLERANCE heading, above, for additional relevant
descriptors.
Devine morality [anti-gay comments of Grant Devine in latest round, following MP
Svend Robinson's coming out; reactions of other PC party members, other
politicians, and other citizens to Devine's comments]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 8-9 (48cm.)
Right against rights [while gay/lesbian community waits for NDP to act on human
rights re sexual orientation, "at least two groups" have been working against
changes -- REAL Women of Saskatchewan (Cecilia Forsyth, communications
director) and Coalition in Support of the Family (Dale Hassett [name elsewhere:
Haslett?], director); etc.].
P76 (v10n7)(Oct. 28, 1992): 9 (48cm.)
From where I sit [opinion piece regarding some specific cases of intolerance, suggesting
more work needed, even though Saskatchewan protective legislation was passed
recently]. By Jeff Dodds.
P102 (v14n1)(Jan. 31, 1996): 4 (69cm.)