Opinion

Why is the CBC censoring Canadians to protect John Baird?

I was scheduled to speak on The Current, until its producer realized I might mention our foreign minister

By Andrea Houston

Opinion

The power of the comments section

Deranged online comments are increasingly being presented as a barometer of public opinion

By Danny Glenwright

Opinion

Memoirs of an Art Fag

This ’90s scenester column tackled both politics and culture

By Andrew Griffin

Opinion

Sex changed

Transsexual evolution in the 20th century

By Michael Lyons

Opinion

PFLAG Mom, Episode 4

Daily Xtra’s comedy series continues

By Frank Prendergast

Opinion

Headlines from 10 years ago

Some of the stories from Xtra Ottawa’s 10th anniversary issue, Sept 11, 2003

By Xtra Editor

Opinion

Late summer fun in Ottawa

Harvest Noir, Arboretum Arts Festival and Beach Bash

By Zara Ansar

Opinion

Whither Ottawa’s gay community?

The early gay movement’s shared aim is disappearing

By Michael Graydon

Opinion

Our spaces, September 1993

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

By Xtra Editor

Opinion

Thinking back to Frontlash

A column that sparked discussion and ruffled the status quo

By Irshad Manji

Opinion

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

Moved by the Spirit

By Nathaniel Christopher

Opinion

Pharaoh’s nails & sphinx’s tales

Manicurist lovers in ancient Egypt

By Michael Lyons

Opinion

Coming too soon

Lose the stopwatch; aim for fun

By Pega Ren

Opinion

Will & Grace versus La Petite Mort

Comparing 20 years of queer representation in Ottawa and in pop culture

By Adrienne Ascah

Opinion

20 years of shining the light

Practising community journalism is vital, but it’s a difficult task

By Brandon Matheson

Opinion

Woman on the verge

Mel Hague is interested in imagination, magic, lesbian stories and talented artists who are interested in telling them

By Alex Tigchelaar

Opinion

From the speakers

DJ Alain Plamondon presents his top-10 tracks of the moment

By MICHAEL BABB

Opinion

Kathleen’s angels

Bikini Kill’s frontwoman assembles a dream band, and its debut is a riot

By Kevin Ritchie