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Books

South Carolina won’t restore college funding over ‘gay-themed’ books
Power

South Carolina won’t restore college funding over ‘gay-themed’ books

Republican legislator behind cut says literature ‘promotes a lifestyle’

By Natasha Barsotti
Queer authors among five writers shortlisted for CBC Short Story Prize
Culture

Queer authors among five writers shortlisted for CBC Short Story Prize

Jane Eaton Hamilton’s ‘Smiley’ and Annie Reid’s ‘Longshot’ in contention

By Natasha Barsotti
Say it loud
Culture

Say it loud

Ryan Hinds one of the amazing performers at Blackphonics this weekend

By Michael Lyons
Shrew
Arts

Shrew

A version of The Taming of the Shrew that lets people make up their own minds

By Jeremy Willard
Everyday magic: A Victoria author’s debut short-story collection
Culture

Everyday magic: A Victoria author’s debut short-story collection

Andrea Routley will read in Vancouver for Valentine’s Day

By Michael Lyons
Canadian and other authors condemn Russian restrictions on free expression
Power

Canadian and other authors condemn Russian restrictions on free expression

Margaret Atwood and Michael Ondaatje join long list urging for laws’ repeal

By Niko Bell
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Remembering Greg Kramer
Culture

Remembering Greg Kramer

Proud Life Theatre legend and Xtra columnist

By Richard Burnett
Gabriella Goliger’s novel goes deep on lesbian and Jewish identity
Culture

Gabriella Goliger’s novel goes deep on lesbian and Jewish identity

ARTS AND LITERATURE / Unwrapping sexuality

By Noreen Fagan
Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad featuring gay dads gets mixed reviews
Power

Coca-Cola’s Super Bowl ad featuring gay dads gets mixed reviews

Reactions range from homophobic to supportive to critical of Sochi sponsorship

By Niko Bell
Bulgarian lawmakers reject anti-gay legislation
Power

Bulgarian lawmakers reject anti-gay legislation

Proposal called for prison terms and fines for being open about sexuality

By Natasha Barsotti
The Blitz book club: Naked
Culture

The Blitz book club: Naked

By Raziel Reid
Review: Raising My Rainbow
Arts

Review: Raising My Rainbow

Lori Duron’s book about parenting a gender-creative son

By Terri Schlichenmeyer
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Sexuality and social justice in the shadow of colonialism
Arts

Sexuality and social justice in the shadow of colonialism

New book sheds optimistic light on the future of gay rights in Africa

By Julie Cruikshank
Desperate times
Arts

Desperate times

Toronto author Greg Kearney’s first novel is hilarious, harrowing and — dare we say? — heartwarming

By Scott Dagostino
S Bear Bergman on being a father
Arts

S Bear Bergman on being a father

Unique perspectives on family and fatherhood

By Xtra Editor
Manon, Sandra and the Virgin Mary talk about sex
Arts

Manon, Sandra and the Virgin Mary talk about sex

Michel Tremblay’s play is being staged at Buddies for the first time in Toronto since 1979

By Chris Dupuis
Review: Scheherazade
Arts

Review: Scheherazade

Next Stage highlight is a funny, engrossing and well-executed night of storytelling

By Nick Green
Morrissey, the author
Culture

Morrissey, the author

By Raziel Reid
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