Power

Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest

Situation deteriorating for LGBT people in Russia, some activists say

By Dinah Zeldin

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Critics question Court Challenges Program renewal

Program must change to reflect evolving legal landscape, some say

By Rob Salerno

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Why two Catholic school trustees want stronger LGBT policy

Alberta school board torn between traditional Catholic doctrine and supporting trans students

By Natasha Barsotti

The Daily Package

Super-gonorrhea, gay penguin marriage and genital stimulation

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

Culture

Vancouver Pride events on track for 2016, say new managers

VPS hires new leadership team to replace former executive director Ray Lam

By Nathaniel Christopher

The Daily Package

Chinese rejection, sister wives and computer modelled gay genes

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

Power

Students protest plan to cut LGBT mentor in Vancouver schools

The VSB’s anti-homophobia mentor gives kids the confidence to come out, says recent grad

By Nathaniel Christopher

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Rainbow Refugee seeks permanent sponsor program

After resettling 58 people in five years, group wants LGBT refugees fast-tracked

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Students in Prince George win funding for Pride Centre

UNBC administrators offer seed money for two years

By Shauna Lewis

Power

Odyssey apologizes for investigation and plans fundraiser

VAL director accepts apology but calls it ‘a crude business tactic’

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Vancouver Dyke March fills empty board seats

Organizers keep the march and festival alive for 2016 at annual general meeting

By Nathaniel Christopher

The Daily Package

French hairdressers, papal decrees and Bruce Springsteen

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

The Daily Package

Colombia surprise, adoption rights and the HIV marriage test

Your Daily Package of newsy and naughty bits from around the world

By Niko Bell

Power

Budget cuts threaten LGBT mentor in Vancouver schools

Vancouver School Board’s anti-homophobia position faces proposed elimination

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

No more details yet on Liberal promise for LGBT pardons

But federal government now says review will include military dismissals and current sodomy law

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Moss Park residents push back against The 519

Queer Trans Community Defense has ‘little faith’ in proposed recreation centre

By Miles Kenyon

Power

Day of Pink Gala honours LGBT people of colour

The annual campaign and gala shines a light on marginalized groups

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Toronto radio station has perfect response to Mississippi bill

Bill HB1523 allows business owners the right to deny service to LGBT people, and one station wasn’t having it

By Andrew Jacome