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Rob Joyce

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Rob Joyce

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Rob Joyce was a gay rights activist in Vancouver and spokesperson for Gay Alliance Towards Equality (GATE), who fought to add sexual orientation protections to Canadian Human Rights legislation. In September 1979 he and a male friend were kicked out of Humphrey's Lounge at the Denman Place Inn for allegedly kissing and hugging. GATE launched unsuccessful complaints after the incident.

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May 14 Vancouver A public forum […]September 15 Vancouver Rob Joyce and […]April 29 Vancouver Members of GATE […]

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