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More athletes, current and retired, weigh in on Sochi Olympics controversy
Power

More athletes, current and retired, weigh in on Sochi Olympics controversy

Pride House International launches same-sex hand-holding campaign in response to choice of Russia as host

By Natasha Barsotti
Choreographed courtship
Culture

Choreographed courtship

A long-distance love affair at Dance: Made in Canada

By Chris Dupuis
WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out
Power

WWE wrestler Darren Young comes out

I’m gay, says Young, and ‘I’m happy, very happy’

By Xtra Editor
Vancouver’s Queer Film Festival turns 25
Opinion

Vancouver’s Queer Film Festival turns 25

A quarter century later, festival still strikes a chord

By Natasha Barsotti
Leather Pride events spice up Capital Pride
Culture

Leather Pride events spice up Capital Pride

Reigning Mr Rubber looks forward to building a community

By Bradley Turcotte
NFL quarterback: Now is “window” for gay player to come out
Power

NFL quarterback: Now is “window” for gay player to come out

“I am a Christian, but to each his own”: Robert Griffin III

By Natasha Barsotti
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After activist’s murder, life ‘harder’ for gays in Cameroon, human rights lawyer says
Power

After activist’s murder, life ‘harder’ for gays in Cameroon, human rights lawyer says

Men receiving death threats on mobile phones, Alice Nkom reports

By Natasha Barsotti
Cawthra Park to close for nine-month renovation beginning Aug 19
Power

Cawthra Park to close for nine-month renovation beginning Aug 19

Neighbouring business owner complains of “aggressive drug users” in village park

By Rob Salerno
Vancouver Queer Film Festival opens Aug 15
Culture

Vancouver Queer Film Festival opens Aug 15

The quiet perfection of opening gala Magnificent Presence

By Greg Armstrong-Morris
In a first, US athlete criticizes anti-gay law on Russian soil at athletics championships
Power

In a first, US athlete criticizes anti-gay law on Russian soil at athletics championships

Nick Symmonds dedicates silver medal to gay and lesbian friends

By Natasha Barsotti
Toronto writer creates space teen comic series with a twist
Arts

Toronto writer creates space teen comic series with a twist

Bravest Warriors tackles issues of gender and sexuality in a way that speaks to kids

By Andrew Woodrow-Butcher
Come out for some rugby
Opinion

Come out for some rugby

Ottawa Wolves get into the Pride spirit

By Julie Cruikshank
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Putin’s pandering
Opinion

Putin’s pandering

Let’s go to the Sochi Games and object, visibly and vocally

By Robin Perelle
IOC and now FIFA want Russia to clarify anti-gay law
Power

IOC and now FIFA want Russia to clarify anti-gay law

Russia’s World Cup head defends measure ahead of 2018 tournament

By Natasha Barsotti
French complaint filed against Twitter for anti-gay hashtags
Power

French complaint filed against Twitter for anti-gay hashtags

#LesGaysDoiventDisparaitreCar trended over weekend

By Natasha Barsotti
Sex toys for the eco-friendly
Sex

Sex toys for the eco-friendly

Sensual Intelligence offers Canadian-made, carcinogen-free toys that don’t require disposable batteries

By Serafin LaRiviere
Gay film pioneer wants National Film Board to re-release award-winning 1992 documentary
Power

Gay film pioneer wants National Film Board to re-release award-winning 1992 documentary

Forbidden Love: The Unabashed Stories of Lesbian Lives ‘silently disappeared’ in 2002, says Thomas Waugh

By Justin Ling
Slo-pitch for introverts
Culture

Slo-pitch for introverts

WESA celebrates 35 years of building community on the diamond

By Tony Correia
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