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Activism

Nelson Mandela has died at 95
Power

Nelson Mandela has died at 95

Iconic freedom fighter signed South African constitution that enshrines protections for gays

By Natasha Barsotti
The Girl in the Picture Tries to Hang Up the Phone
Arts

The Girl in the Picture Tries to Hang Up the Phone

Hume Baugh’s one-man show tries to make sense of his mother’s life and death

By Chris Dupuis
Russian high court upholds St Petersburg’s ‘gay propaganda’ law
Power

Russian high court upholds St Petersburg’s ‘gay propaganda’ law

In separate case, activists found guilty of promoting ‘nontraditional sexual relationships’

By Natasha Barsotti
Queer Nation pickets Johnny Weir talk at Barnard College
Power

Queer Nation pickets Johnny Weir talk at Barnard College

Former Olympian calls protesters ‘idiots,’ then apologizes and applauds them

By Natasha Barsotti
The Qmunity consortium
Opinion

The Qmunity consortium

Imagine the community centre we could build if we trust each other

By Robin Perelle
‘Fierce grannies’ recognized on World AIDS Day for work in Africa
Power

‘Fierce grannies’ recognized on World AIDS Day for work in Africa

Grandmothers stepped up to care for an entire generation of African children left orphaned by AIDS

By Andrea Houston
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A forum for gay men who like ‘guy’ stuff
Culture

A forum for gay men who like ‘guy’ stuff

Men in the Gaybros community love sports, video games, gadgets and sometimes even a little Cher

By Dylan Robertson
What does gay propaganda look like to you?
Power

What does gay propaganda look like to you?

Building a global coalition-by-hashtag in support of LGBT Russians

By Natasha Barsotti
It takes a village
Power

It takes a village

A few suggestions for charitable giving this holiday season

By JP Larocque
S Bear Bergman releases Blood, Marriage, Wine & Glitter
Arts

S Bear Bergman releases Blood, Marriage, Wine & Glitter

Author’s third book will launch with a night of readings and jelly doughnuts

By Xtra Editor
Gay, should we get the definition straight?
Culture

Gay, should we get the definition straight?

By Raziel Reid
Vote against gay marriage? Here’s a lump of coal. Ho ho ho.
Toronto Diary

Vote against gay marriage? Here’s a lump of coal. Ho ho ho.

By Jeremy Feist
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World AIDS Day award will honour gay activist from Cameroon
Power

World AIDS Day award will honour gay activist from Cameroon

Alternatives-Cameroon works with LGBT people in ‘profoundly hostile’ country

By Andrea Houston
Mariela Castro receives LGBT award in Montreal
Power

Mariela Castro receives LGBT award in Montreal

Daughter of Cuban President reflects on LGBT civil rights in Cuba and abroad

By Richard Burnett
A Loving Spoonful to relocate to bigger space in March 2014
Culture

A Loving Spoonful to relocate to bigger space in March 2014

Move to East Vancouver warehouse announced at World AIDS Day luncheon

By Shauna Lewis
Concerns raised about $7 million to Qmunity
Power

Concerns raised about $7 million to Qmunity

Lack of community consultation cited

By Shauna Lewis
Mayor Rob Ford offered LGBT sensitivity training
Video

Mayor Rob Ford offered LGBT sensitivity training

PFLAG president wants to sit down with Ford and his mom

By Frank Prendergast
City staff recommend $7 million to new centre for Qmunity
Power

City staff recommend $7 million to new centre for Qmunity

Community amenity contribution tied to Burrard Street rezoning application

By Shauna Lewis
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