Power

Justin Trudeau ‘disappointed’ by continued gay blood ban

Prime minister says government can’t interfere with Canadian Blood Services

By Arshy Mann

Power

Trudeau says Canada must ‘make amends for’ past treatment of LGBT people

Government also reviewing age of consent laws

By Arshy Mann

Video

Justin Trudeau on why he wants an LGBT prime minister

Canada’s prime minister explains why Pride still matters

By Arshy Mann

Power

Canadian Blood Services’ policy deemed transphobic by critics

Trans blood donors screened according to genitalia

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Key Body Politic trial witness Thelma McCormack dies

Former professor remembered for courageous stance on sexuality, free speech and feminism

By Jeremy Hainsworth

The Daily Package

Brexit, Bermuda and our first gay bar

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

By Niko Bell

Video

Toronto police ‘regrets’ bathhouse raids

Chief Mark Saunders offers apology during Pride reception

By Xtra Editor

Power

Feds decide against creating diplomat for LGBT issues

US special envoy says Canada can still lead through diaspora, business outreach

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

LGBT Bermudians in Canada and US campaign for marriage equality back home

Unable to vote at home, queer Bermudians abroad are working to secure “Yes” vote for equal marriage

By Rob Salerno

Opinion

History of queer persecution reminds us to protect our institutions

The 2016 Orlando massacre should serve as a warning

By Jeremy Willard

Power

Meet the 2016 Pride Legacy Award winners

Vancouver Pride salutes local community leaders

By Derek Brown

Power

Chris Moise elected to Toronto school board

On third attempt, Moise wins a seat with 36 percent of the vote

By Rob Salerno

Power

Trans activists say new police policy a step forward

Training will now be mandatory for all Vancouver police officers, notes chair of Trans Alliance Society

By Nathaniel Christopher

Power

Canadian gay blood ban eased from five years to 12 months

Federal government stands by pledge to axe ban entirely

By Dylan C Robertson

The Daily Package

Turkish tear gas, Kenyan justice and gays with guns

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

By Niko Bell

Opinion

Courage and cowardice from Toronto Catholic educators

Empathy needs to go beyond the personal sphere

By Arshy Mann

Arts

How one Toronto party is helping victims of the Orlando shooting

Monday party will rebrand for one night for an important cause

By Aeryn Pfaff

Opinion

Will the bestiality ruling finally lead to a repeal of the sodomy law?

Supreme Court ruling ought to prompt a thorough review of our outdated sexual crimes laws

By Rob Salerno