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You Can Play co-founder reveals Sochi Games protest plans
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Top 30 Under 30: #27

Floyd Van Beek

By Matthew DiMera
Stepping up the gay rights fight in Turkey
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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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Former goalkeeper for German national team advises gay players to stay closeted
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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
The United Church of Canada’s prophetic stance on gay rights
Opinion

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

Moved by the Spirit

By Nathaniel Christopher
Boldly going where no man has gone before
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
Russia: Communications watchdog warns TV channel over airing of French musical
Power

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

Agency says film contains ‘propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations’

By Natasha Barsotti
Coming too soon
Opinion

Coming too soon

Lose the stopwatch; aim for fun

By Pega Ren
Date the boys of One Direction
Culture

Date the boys of One Direction

Game designer Digicub has created the best app ever

By Taylor Parsons
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