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Building a better bathroom
Culture

Building a better bathroom

Five rules for making lasting changes the right way

By Julie Cruikshank
Igor Dewe’s sexual obsession
Arts

Igor Dewe’s sexual obsession

Sissydude’s Q & A with the sexy, internet sensation

By Sissydude
Our spaces, September 1993
Opinion

Our spaces, September 1993

A look back at where Ottawa’s gay community gathered 20 years ago

By Xtra Editor
Rainbows removed, now flying proudly around Orcas Island, WA
Travel

Rainbows removed, now flying proudly around Orcas Island, WA

Brown Bear Baking received uncertain welcome in Strait of Juan de Fuca

By Niko Bell
Harassed gay jail guard to seek judicial review
Power

Harassed gay jail guard to seek judicial review

Robert Ranger says damages awarded not enough

By Bradley Turcotte
New Yukon Catholic school policy would still hurt LGBT students: Wells
Power

New Yukon Catholic school policy would still hurt LGBT students: Wells

Draft policy called One Heart: Ministering by Love being considered

By Nathaniel Christopher
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You Can Play co-founder reveals Sochi Games protest plans
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
Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims
Power

Advocacy group blasts Ottawa Hospital for changes regarding sex assault victims

New staffing protocols are a step backward, SASC says

By Adrienne Ascah
Want to win a magic stick?
Culture

Want to win a magic stick?

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

By Taylor Parsons
Loving Elliot

Loving Elliot

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

By Michael Lyons
Azerbaijan: Pride rally held with no arrests or violence
Power

Azerbaijan: Pride rally held with no arrests or violence

Participants covered their faces and raised rainbow flags

By Natasha Barsotti
Russia: Transitioning lawyer comes out in protest against anti-gay laws
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
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On tour with Avril Lavigne
Culture

On tour with Avril Lavigne

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

By Jeremy Willard
Top 30 Under 30: #27
Power

Top 30 Under 30: #27

Floyd Van Beek

By Matthew DiMera
Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey
Power

Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey

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

By Joti Heir
Paper prison dolls
Culture

Paper prison dolls

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

By Taylor Parsons
Thinking back to Frontlash
Opinion

Thinking back to Frontlash

A column that sparked discussion and ruffled the status quo

By Irshad Manji
Vaccine clears HIV-like virus from monkeys
Health

Vaccine clears HIV-like virus from monkeys

Researchers looking to explore whether similar approach can work in humans

By Natasha Barsotti
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