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Facebook offers users more gender options

New custom expressions include ‘gender fluid’ and ‘genderqueer’

By Xtra Editor

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Violent anti-gay videos pervade Russian social media

Authorities unwilling to arrest perpetrators for obvious crimes

By Niko Bell

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NFL prospect Michael Sam’s father struggles with son’s sexuality

But Michael Sam, Sr, supports his son’s effort to make the NFL

By Niko Bell

Culture

Gay Austrian wins silver in ski jumping

Iraschko-Stolz now says she hopes her presence will help gay rights in Russia

By Niko Bell

Culture

Madonna heats up Toronto with Hard Candy

Material girl helps launch new gym

By Frank Prendergast

Power

Nearly a quarter of BC high school girls identify as not-straight

New McCreary study finds more students coming out, and more homophobia

By Jeremy Hainsworth

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Avery Edison to be deported to UK

Trans comedian to fly home Feb 13 after spending three days in custody

By Rob Salerno

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Student files $25,000 suit against Ontario high school

Christopher Karas suffered humiliation and mental anguish over school’s actions, suit alleges

By Rob Salerno

Arts

Dead or alive

Ottawa Symphony presents three rarely heard compositions

By Chris Dupuis

Culture

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

Andrea Routley will read in Vancouver for Valentine’s Day

By Michael Lyons

Power

Avery Edison moved to women’s facility

British trans woman was detained on entering Canada on Feb 10

By Rob Salerno

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Ten states unite to fight same-sex marriage in US

Can you guess which states support Utah’s effort to retain ban on gay marriage?

By Niko Bell

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Tajikistan’s Islamic leader condemns homosexuality

Speech may funnel violence toward gay people, local observer worries

By Niko Bell

Power

Luge not gay, athletes protest

Even though ‘we’re two dudes, laying on top of each other in spandex’

By Niko Bell

Arts

Survival, passion, resilience and tango

Sergio Trujillo’s rock-opera ballet Arrabal heats up the coldest winter night

By Ryan Kerr

Power

Trans woman detained in male-only prison upon entering Canada

UK comedian Avery Edison held after being denied entry because of visa violation

By Rob Salerno

Arts

Beyond drag

Dina Martina returns to Toronto with a hilarious new show

By Jeremy Willard

Health

Rainbow Health Ontario conference explores sex ed, fat phobia

Planned Parenthood participants lament dated sex-ed curriculum that makes no mention of ‘gay’ or ‘transgender’ people

By Elah Feder