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The big-screen heart
Culture

The big-screen heart

HBO’s The Normal Heart showcases great gay talent but feels rushed

By Sissydude
Bornstein this way

Bornstein this way

Doc about trans activist’s life unveils a welcome warmth

By Chris Dupuis
Brent Hawkes, Fierce Femmes among Pride Toronto honorees
Culture

Brent Hawkes, Fierce Femmes among Pride Toronto honorees

WorldPride parade and marches will be headed by activists and innovators new and old

By Rob Salerno
Three gay productions among Jessie Award nominees
Arts

Three gay productions among Jessie Award nominees

Lowest Common Denominator picks up two nominations

By Natasha Barsotti
Zakhele Mbhele is Africa’s first openly gay black MP
Power

Zakhele Mbhele is Africa’s first openly gay black MP

Legislator critical of South Africa’s failure to call out anti-gay laws in Uganda and Nigeria

By Natasha Barsotti
Full WorldPride lineup revealed
Culture

Full WorldPride lineup revealed

Organizers announce final batch of entertainers

By Xtra Editor
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Jane Farrow bids for seat on Toronto City Council
Power

Jane Farrow bids for seat on Toronto City Council

Lesbian urban activist will take on Paula Fletcher in Ward 30

By Rob Salerno
Nash the Slash, dead at 66
Arts

Nash the Slash, dead at 66

Remembering the bandaged troubadour with the electric violin

By Serafin LaRiviere
Getting to the bottom of anal sex
Sex

Getting to the bottom of anal sex

Why are we so reluctant to discuss the dirty details of butt play?

By JP Larocque
From Brazil with love

From Brazil with love

Inside Out’s opening gala, The Way He Looks, is both sappy and powerful

By Sissydude
Queer music for the weekend
Arts

Queer music for the weekend

Claudie Larouche and friends to play at Ottawa U

By Julie Cruikshank
Festival fiestas

Festival fiestas

Your guide to the wild parties at the 2014 Inside Out film fest

By Xtra Staff
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Same-sex couples challenge Montana’s gay-marriage ban
Power

Same-sex couples challenge Montana’s gay-marriage ban

The Dakotas are the only US states yet to have bans challenged in court

By Natasha Barsotti
South Africa: New blood-donor regs target sexual behaviour
Power

South Africa: New blood-donor regs target sexual behaviour

Rules favour those in monogamous relationships regardless of orientation

By Natasha Barsotti
Ottawa Dyke March gears up for another year
Culture

Ottawa Dyke March gears up for another year

Organizers plan fundraising events to cover operational costs

By Julie Cruikshank
When baritones last in the dooryard bloom’d
Arts

When baritones last in the dooryard bloom’d

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon returns to Canada with new work

By Lydia Perovic
Facial boost
Health

Facial boost

Dermatology on Bloor’s pros are experts at rejuvenating skin, surgery-free

By Serafin LaRiviere
Belize: First Lady challenges anti-LGBT violence
Power

Belize: First Lady challenges anti-LGBT violence

‘Violence is never justified despite our differences’: Kim Simplis Barrow

By Natasha Barsotti
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