June 9 Ontario There was a […]

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1977-06-09

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June 9 Ontario There was a coordinated effort by CGRO to get gays and lesbians to vote against the Progressive Conservative party in the June 9 provincial election. CGRO put forward three demands during the campaign: (1) the immediate reinstatement of John Damien; (2) the addition of "sexual orientation" to the Ontario Human Rights Code; (3) equality for gay people in the schools. Also, Thérèse Faubert, a lesbian, ran for the LSA in a Brampton riding held by Progressive Conservative Premier Bill Davis (she came fourth). Barry Weisleder also focused on gay liberation as an RMG candidate in Toronto-Riverdale. Frank Lowry, a member of the NDP Gay Caucus, ran against Conservative Education Minister Thomas Wells in Scarborough North (Lowry won more than 10,000 votes). The Progressive Conservatives under Premier Bill Davis were returned to power with an increased minority government, winning 58 of 125 seats.

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Scarborough Toronto Brampton Ontario

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William Davis Thomas Wells Frank Lowry Barry Weisleder Therese Faubert John Damien

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Ontario Ministry of Education Gay Caucus, New Democratic Party NDP Revolutionary Marxist Group RMG, Revolutionary Workers League, Communist League League for Socialist Action Liberal-Conservative Party, Conservative Party of Canada, Progressive Conservative party of Canada, Conservative Party of Canada Coalition for Gay Rights in Ontario CGRO

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Ontario Human Rights Code

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"Vote for Gay Rights. Vote against the Tories" (advertisement), Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 3.Tim and Don, "Gays Display Responsibility and Concern in St. George to All Candidates," Metro Community News 4 (May–June 1977): 1, 3, 6 "RMG Cites Gay Plank," Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 4 Michael Riordon and David Gibson, "Gays Gain Despite Tory Triumph: News Analysis," Body Politic, no. 35 (1977), p. 10 "Response Up to CGRO Demands: Third Demand Meets Opposition from Many," Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 5 Connie Rae, "Homosexuals Quiz Candidates on Issues," Mississauga Times, 1 June 1977, p. A2 "Race Is On for Gay Votes: Candidates from Every Party Declare Themselves for Gay Rights," Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 4 Mary Pitts, "Gays Embrace NDP, Also Some Liberals," Toronto Sun, 2 June 1977, p. 23 "Ontario Gays and the Election" (editorial), Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 2 Robert MacDonald, "It's Time to Play Follow the Leader" (column), Toronto Sun, 5 June 1977, p. 69 PMKM, "Do We Hear You, Mr. Turner?" Undercurrent (Trent Homophile Association, Trent Univ., Peterborough), June 1977, pp. 1, 5 "Ontario Election," After Stonewall, no. 3 (1977), p. 33 Dorothy Lipovenko, "2 Fight Campbell Personality: St. George Campaign," Globe and Mail, metro ed., 3 June 1977, p. 4 "Liberal, NDPer Back Rights for Homosexuals," Ottawa Journal, weekend ed., 4 June 1977, p. 4 "Lesbian Feminist Takes On Big Bill," Body Politic, no. 34 (1977), p. 6 "LOON Urges Anti-Tory Vote," Upstream, May–June 1977 Bert Hill, "Toronto Gay Vote: All Three Parties Seek Support from Community of 10,000," Ottawa Citizen, 26 May 1977, p. 9 "Gays Help Boost Maggie to Top," Toronto Sun, 10 June 1977, p. 52 D (avid). Garmaise, "June 9th Vote," GO Info, 4, no. 4 (July 1977): 7 "Election Issues for Gay People," Gay Equality Mississauga (GEM) Newsletter, 1 June 1977, pp. (3–4)Chris Bearchell, "Dykes and the Ontario Election," Body Politic, no. 35 (1977), p. 14 "All Candidates Meeting," QHA News (Kingston), 1, no. 4 (June 1977): (3–4)

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Thomas Wells

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