Arts

The Sex Show

Artist Philip Hare turns fetish into art for Gallery 1313’s new exhibit

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Coalition to host LGBT lounge during Sochi Olympics

Venue to include skating rink, viewing screen and food and drinks

By Elah Feder

Power

Study shows opposition to Vatican’s teaching about sexual morality

UN report urges Vatican to support efforts to decriminalize homosexuality

By Niko Bell

Vancouver

Why I’m saying nyet to Sochi Winter Games

Vancouver West End MLA says there’s no fun to be had when hate prospers

By Spencer Chandra Herbert

Arts

Untitled Feminist Show

Young Jean Lee’s naked new show is a fun, utopian celebration

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Russians reveal mixed experiences under gay propaganda laws

‘Because of controversy around the laws, there is a serious discussion going on’: Igor Yasine

By Dinah Zeldin

Culture

Berlinale 2014

A preview of the many gay offerings at this year’s film fest

By Dan Allen

Sexual Health

The controversy behind PrEP: Part 3 of our four-part series

Is PrEP’s promise too good to be true?

By Frank Prendergast

Culture

All dolled up for Sochi

Brahm Finkelstein’s Pride Dolls collection is topical, humanitarian and political

By Drew Rowsome

Arts

Opera 101: Un ballo in maschera

Love, marriage and assassination.

By Lydia Perovic

Love & Sex

V-Day gifting guide

Valentine’s Day suggestions for him and her

By Chris Howson

Culture

Seven queer multisport gatherings in 2014

From Cleveland to Copenhagen, there are plenty of places to compete without fear of persecution

By Keph Senett

Power

VPS and bar owners welcome proposed changes to liquor laws

Attorney General Suzanne Anton says details need to be worked out before implementation

By Shauna Lewis

Health

Study says steroid use among gay, bi boys higher than straight peers

Bullying, depression, body-image issues possible reasons for disparity

By Niko Bell

Video

Members of Mumbai’s LGBT community march in Pride parade

Activists refuse to give up rights despite Indian Supreme Court ruling

By Frank Prendergast

Power

Gay Vancouver councillor optimistic after meeting with IOC in Sochi

Olympics officials ‘obviously don’t want a repeat’ of human-rights fallout from Russia: Tim Stevenson

By Niko Bell

Arts

Big Locks

David Hawe’s new photography exhibit features bearded men in wigs

By Sissydude

Power

Scotland legalizes same-sex marriage

Lawmakers voted 105 to 18 in favour of the Marriage and Civil Partnership Bill

By Niko Bell