Power

You Can Play co-founder reveals Sochi Games protest plans

Patrick Burke says anti-homophobia project working with Canadian and US hockey teams

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims

New staffing protocols are a step backward, SASC says

By Adrienne Ascah

Culture

Want to win a magic stick?

Get your mind out of the gutter — it’s contest time!

By Taylor Parsons

Loving Elliot

A highlight from the Queer Caribbean Film Showcase at the CaribbeanTales Film Festival

By Michael Lyons

Power

Azerbaijan: Pride rally held with no arrests or violence

Participants covered their faces and raised rainbow flags

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Russia: Transitioning lawyer comes out in protest against anti-gay laws

Idea of what is traditional ‘rooted in the Middle Ages’: Masha Bast

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

On tour with Avril Lavigne

The pop star’s former townhouse is on the Cabbagetown Tour of Homes

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Top 30 Under 30: #27

Floyd Van Beek

By Matthew DiMera

Power

Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey

Istanbul’s queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

By Joti Heir

Culture

Paper prison dolls

Dressing and undressing the ladies of Orange Is the New Black for every occasion

By Taylor Parsons

Opinion

Thinking back to Frontlash

A column that sparked discussion and ruffled the status quo

By Irshad Manji

Health

Vaccine clears HIV-like virus from monkeys

Researchers looking to explore whether similar approach can work in humans

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Former goalkeeper for German national team advises gay players to stay closeted

Oliver Kahn cites abuse from fans as potential problem for out gay players

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

The United Church of Canada’s prophetic stance on gay rights

Moved by the Spirit

By Nathaniel Christopher

Arts

Boldly going where no man has gone before

Star Trek alum and Facebook sensation George Takei on Sochi, the Hollywood closet and William Shatner

By Richard Burnett

Power

Russia: Communications watchdog warns TV channel over airing of French musical

Agency says film contains ‘propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations’

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Coming too soon

Lose the stopwatch; aim for fun

By Pega Ren

Culture

Date the boys of One Direction

Game designer Digicub has created the best app ever

By Taylor Parsons