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Adrienne Ascah

As a Daily Xtra contributor Adrienne Ascah writes about news, arts and social justice. Originally from the East Coast, Adrienne enjoys living in Ottawa.

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All aboard the Capital Pride Comedy Cruise
Culture

All aboard the Capital Pride Comedy Cruise

Set sail with Winnipeg comic Al Rae, drag kings and queens

August 18, 2014
Universalist Muslims embrace queer brothers and sisters
Power

Universalist Muslims embrace queer brothers and sisters

Iftar dinner open to all faiths, genders and sexual orientations

July 22, 2014
Segregation reasonable for HIV-positive convict, court rules
Power

Segregation reasonable for HIV-positive convict, court rules

Boone decision based on ‘predatory homosexual’ stereotype, says lawyer

July 5, 2014
Trans woman files complaints over detention in male facility
Power

Trans woman files complaints over detention in male facility

Avery Edison’s correctional placement common in Canada, says lawyer

July 5, 2014
Ottawa Fringe play explores being queer and Christian
Culture

Ottawa Fringe play explores being queer and Christian

GodVerbatim was formed out of transcripts and cast vignettes from The god Monologues

June 16, 2014
Why is self-harm from BDSM more suspect than from extreme sports?
Love & Sex

Why is self-harm from BDSM more suspect than from extreme sports?

Xtra interviews Ummni Khan, Ottawa author of Vicarious Kinks

June 9, 2014
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Roller Derby Saved My Soul
Arts

Roller Derby Saved My Soul

Nancy Kenny’s play about lesbian love and roller derby races onto summer fringe circuit

June 5, 2014
Rhyme & reason
Arts

Rhyme & reason

Spoken-word artist Ade B shares uncomfortable truths

June 3, 2014
Ottawa man verbally harassed in Centretown
Power

Ottawa man verbally harassed in Centretown

Alan Gemmill says one man shouted at him ‘You should die of AIDS’

May 14, 2014
Bringing gay composers to life
Arts

Bringing gay composers to life

Ottawa concert to raise money for LGBT people in Russia

May 1, 2014
Madama Butterfly lands in Ottawa
Arts

Madama Butterfly lands in Ottawa

Chinese soprano Shu-Ying Li on playing one of opera’s best-known roles

April 18, 2014
Ottawa police name new co-chair of GLBT liaison committee
Power

Ottawa police name new co-chair of GLBT liaison committee

John McGetrick says he wants to break down barriers between police and queer community

April 15, 2014
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Male esthetician couldn’t get work because of ‘gender barrier’
Power

Male esthetician couldn’t get work because of ‘gender barrier’

Emmanuel Vien says he’s struggled to find job because he’s a man who wears makeup

April 13, 2014
GCTC announces new season for 40th anniversary
Arts

GCTC announces new season for 40th anniversary

Season to include Daniel MacIvor’s The Best Brothers and world premiere of The Boy in the Moon

April 9, 2014
First impressions
Culture

First impressions

How to improve your home’s curb appeal

April 5, 2014
A vineyard for the environmentally conscious
Culture

A vineyard for the environmentally conscious

Southbrook Vineyards is an organic winery participating in Ottawa’s Somewhereness dinner party

April 4, 2014
Ottawa’s Pink Triangle Services marks 30 years
Opinion

Ottawa’s Pink Triangle Services marks 30 years

Three past and present board members talk about being part of a community institution

March 25, 2014
New Queer Youth Café promises fun every Friday night
Culture

New Queer Youth Café promises fun every Friday night

Social night may showcase everything from local arts groups to performers, poetry to music

March 25, 2014
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