Saskatchewan

“They have the same rights as any other human, and those rights cannot be trumped or overridden by the political whims.”

“This was abuse. This was a hate crime.”

And then he posted video of himself doing it online.

Rainbow crosswalks are part of Pride Month all over the world. They’re also targets for hate.

Take Pride as you cross these colorful streets in cities willing to stand up for the LGBTQ community with permanent, visible signs of support.

NAPIER, Illinois — Anti-gay activist Peter LaBarbera is back home in Illinois after spending 24 hours in custody in Canada for demonstrating against homosexuality and abortion at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan.

REGINA, Saskatchewan — Peter LaBarbera, the leader of the anti-gay hate group Americans for Truth about Homosexuality (AFTAH), was arrested Monday at the University of Regina for violating a no trespass instruction given by campus security officials.

REGINA, Saskatchewan — The leader of a U.S.-based anti-gay group was detained by Canadian Border Services officials on Thursday at the Regina, Saskatchewan airport.

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — The owner of a Canadian bridal shop has agreed to make donations to two local charities as part of a settlement mediated by the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to resolve a complaint that it refused service to a transgender woman.

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Dozens of transgender activists and allies gathered outside a Canadian bridal shop on Saturday to show support for a woman who said she was refused service at the store because she is transgender.