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Arts

Sex and survival in The Paying Guests

The new Sarah Waters novel is a thrilling tale of class struggle, lesbian love and murder

By Rachel Giese

Arts

Martha Chaves eases in

Lesbian comedian talks politics and fundraising

By Adrienne Ascah

Culture

Gettin’ Lippy

East Van’s 24-inch drag sensation cuts a swath across town

By Greg Armstrong-Morris

Power

Olivia Chow wants to build bridges

Mayoral candidate points to lengthy history advocating for LGBT rights

Culture

Swish List

Let’s help queer folks join the coding revolution

Power

Transgender military personnel meet in Washington, DC

Trans military service works, conference organizer says

By Kenneth Ingram

Power

Grindr robbers, wedding chapels and Reagan-land

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

Power

Lesbian trustee’s campaign signs targeted

Donna Blackburn says $500 worth of campaign signs removed

By Julie Cruikshank

Notes on Susan Sontag

An intimate look at the life of the acclaimed author and philosopher

By Julie Cruikshank

52 Tuesdays screens at Inside Out

Film tracks one mother’s transition through eyes of teenaged daughter

By Jeremy Willard

Health

Helping LGBT seniors make end-of-life preparations

New Canadian study to assess needs and empower seniors, professor says

By Shauna Lewis

Peeking into Inside Out

A preview of Ottawa’s LGBT film festival

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

Blood donations, legal tussles and Mister Rogers

Your Daily Package of queer headlines and quirky stories from around the world

Culture

Michel Tremblay’s joual

The Quebec literary darling discusses the transformation of Belles Soeurs into a musical

By Richard Burnett

Power

Student fighting for GSA rights at Human Rights Tribunal

Karas wants to hold his Catholic high school accountable

Culture

One Gay City showcases Winnipeg’s LGBT history

Documentary makes world premiere at Reel Pride film festival

By Danelle Cloutier

Power

Parks and bikes are key for Alain D’Amours

Ward 27 candidate hopes his simple ideas will go a long way

Arts

Out at imagineNative film fest

Provocative short Clan looks at being gay and aboriginal

By Chris Dupuis

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