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Chris Kluwe is my straight ally of the year — and it’s only January

Real allies speak out, especially when they’ve got something to lose

By Robin Perelle

Power

Closing arguments focus on consent in trial of HIV-positive Ottawa man

Defendant says he disclosed his status in messages on Gay 411 website

By Steven Fouchard

Power

Italian IOC member accuses US, activists of political terrorism

Mario Pescante criticizes inclusion of gay athletes in American delegation to Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Algonquin College Queer Student Alliance office vandalized

Police say they believe the act was a hate crime

By Adrienne Ascah

Arts

S Bear Bergman on being a father

Unique perspectives on family and fatherhood

Power

Amnesty International reports more arrests in Nigerian states

UN chief alarmed, hopes for review of anti-gay law’s constitutionality

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

USOC chief to athletes: Speak out before Sochi, but focus on sport there

Scott Blackmun says Games not a venue for political advocacy

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Former punter Chris Kluwe says homophobia cut short his NFL career

You Can Play ED thinks NFL will ‘come down hard’ on coaches if allegations true

By Robin Perelle

Power

Mozambique: Former leader urges end to anti-gay discrimination

Joaquim Chissano tells African leaders to ‘advance the trajectory for basic freedoms’

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Jeff Morrison to announce Ottawa City Council candidacy

Community advocate to run in Somerset Ward

By Julie Cruikshank

Opinion

Tie me up

Our guide to fashionable aprons

By Diego Armand

Power

Oklahoma: Judge rules state’s gay marriage ban unconstitutional

Marriages won’t take place immediately as ruling stayed, pending appeal

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Nigeria: Activists report arrests of gay men in the north

Condemnation of anti-gay legislation pours in

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

New board president wants PTS to be the queer centre of Ottawa

Robert Crevier says conflicts of the past have made way for a strong, diverse board at PTS

By Adrienne Ascah

Pussy riot

A new film screening series focuses on punk women on screen

By Jeremy Willard

Arts

Manon, Sandra and the Virgin Mary talk about sex

Michel Tremblay’s play is being staged at Buddies for the first time in Toronto since 1979

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

The return of Rhubarb

Buddies transforms into a hotbed of art action beginning Thurs, Feb 12

By Chris Dupuis

Arts

Review: Scheherazade

Next Stage highlight is a funny, engrossing and well-executed night of storytelling

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