Arts

Sexuality and social justice in the shadow of colonialism

New book sheds optimistic light on the future of gay rights in Africa

By Julie Cruikshank

Power

BC Law Society debates Trinity Western application

‘We will be thorough. We will be fair. We will be open,’ president says

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

City council amends West End zoning bylaws for greater density

Stevenson says changes will provide more housing options near gay hub

By Shauna Lewis

Arts

Desperate times

Toronto author Greg Kearney’s first novel is hilarious, harrowing and — dare we say? — heartwarming

By Scott Dagostino

Opinion

Xtra Hot: Shazad

By night he’s a Bollywood go-go-dancing star

By Drasko Bogdanovic

Arts

The year ahead in music

Essential bands and artists to watch in 2014

By Kevin Ritchie

Opinion

Strange creatures

Burma’s brave LGBT community refuses to stay silent as the Southeast Asian country undertakes a historic political transition

By Carlos Sardina Galache

Arts

An Ottawa playwright asks, ‘What do you think about the church?’

Megan Piercey Monafu’s new play, Grain of Salt, is a series of vignettes taken from real interviews

By Steven Fouchard

Power

PM says Russian gays haven’t complained about rights violations

‘I believe this problem is partially non-existent’: Dmitry Medvedev

By Natasha Barsotti

Cockumentary

A raunchy existential journey exploring penis size and the curious world of the penis enlargement industry

By Michael Lyons

Arts

Sweat, get naked, dance and get laid

Random Order’s new album is inspired by sex and danger

By Chris Dupuis

Power

Azerbaijan: Gay-rights leader found dead in apartment

‘This country and this world are not for me,’ Facebook note says

By Natasha Barsotti

Arts

Ashley MacIsaac’s quieter life

The former bad boy of Canadian music on his upcoming tour, married life and Justin Bieber

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

PTS launches strategic two-year plan

Ottawa organization trying to get past recent governance issues

By Steven Fouchard

Arts

Cabaret with a twist and some kink

Adam Norrad is the scantily clad, high-kicking MC in a new production of Cabaret

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Vancouver city councillor prepares for Sochi

Tim Stevenson says the IOC knows he’s coming

By Shauna Lewis

Video

Johnny Weir blasted by gay pornstar Michael Lucas

Former Olympic figure skater’s decision to cover Sochi Games draws fire

By Frank Prendergast

Opinion

Deep Dish Toronto

This week Rolyn visits Fit and Saturday night at Byzantium

By Rolyn Chambers