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Watch Xtra’s town hall on the word queer here
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Watch Xtra’s town hall on the word queer here

Live from Vancouver: a community forum on the words we use to describe ourselves

By Daily Xtra Live Feed
New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs
Power

New York eases requirements to change gender on birth docs

Changes don’t apply to NYC, which issues own birth certificates

By Natasha Barsotti
In their own words: sex workers on Canada’s new prostitution bill
Power

In their own words: sex workers on Canada’s new prostitution bill

‘I’m tired of my government thinking I’m some degenerate who needs to be policed.’

By Justin Ling
Pilgrimage to Old Blighty is essential for theatre buffs
Travel

Pilgrimage to Old Blighty is essential for theatre buffs

London’s theatre scene strikes a distinct chord with gay audiences

By Ted Flett
Vive la bisexual révolution
Arts

Vive la bisexual révolution

Katie Sly curates a cabaret that showcases and promotes bi-related work

By Jeremy Willard
Germany: Closeted player says progress in pro soccer is slow
Power

Germany: Closeted player says progress in pro soccer is slow

Teammates wore underwear to shower when they found out he’s gay

By Natasha Barsotti
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Lumineers
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Lumineers

The 2014 Luminato fest’s gay-interest quotient reaches an all-time high

By Serafin LaRiviere
HIV-positive Ottawa man acquitted in nondisclosure case
Power

HIV-positive Ottawa man acquitted in nondisclosure case

Case originally went to trial in January but superior court justice declared mistrial

By Steven Fouchard
Rainbows everywhere as Toronto readies for WorldPride
Culture

Rainbows everywhere as Toronto readies for WorldPride

Businesses, neighbourhoods and streets given the rainbow treatment as anticipation builds for the 10-day event

By Rob Salerno
Dora Mavor Moore Awards love gay theatre
Culture

Dora Mavor Moore Awards love gay theatre

Lots of local queer productions and people among this year’s nominees

By Chris Dupuis
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

By Adrienne Ascah
Jamaican daily deems marriage provision an ‘assault’ on equality
Power

Jamaican daily deems marriage provision an ‘assault’ on equality

Editorial follows former PM’s call for understanding in buggery law debate

By Natasha Barsotti
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New sex-work bill considerably stricter than Nordic model
Power

New sex-work bill considerably stricter than Nordic model

C-36 keeps ‘public’ communication illegal if minor might be present

By Justin Ling
The Conservative surveillance bill that will invade your privacy
Power

The Conservative surveillance bill that will invade your privacy

Guess who has eyes for you

By Matthew DiMera
Queer Arts Fest artistic director wins YWCA award
Culture

Queer Arts Fest artistic director wins YWCA award

SD Holman recognized for showcasing LGBT artists and community

By Natasha Barsotti
Heritage USA; or, my visit to an abandoned Christian theme park
Power

Heritage USA; or, my visit to an abandoned Christian theme park

By Frances Henry
Drag, race and the politics of art
Culture

Drag, race and the politics of art

Drag queen asked not to return to Ottawa U stage after Hawaiian-themed performance

By Julie Cruikshank
WorldPride visitors encouraged to explore beyond Toronto
Travel

WorldPride visitors encouraged to explore beyond Toronto

St Catharines, Kingston, Prince Edward County and Sault Ste Marie/Algoma, anyone?

By Aefa Mulholland
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