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Being gay means nothing
Opinion

Being gay means nothing

In an age of inclusiveness, where does sexuality fit in?

By Sky Gilbert
Toronto organization seeks help to resettle LGBT Syrians
Power

Toronto organization seeks help to resettle LGBT Syrians

Queer Syrians face persecution from ISIS and their own communities

By HG Watson
Drugs and sex work: prohibition policies alive in Canada
Opinion

Drugs and sex work: prohibition policies alive in Canada

The Conservative government’s crackdown on consenting adults

By Kerry Porth
Privacy, LGBT surveillance and the 2015 Canadian election
Opinion

Privacy, LGBT surveillance and the 2015 Canadian election

The privacy of every Canadian is on the line this election, says OpenMedia

By David Christopher
Stockholm Pride: the Swedish way to be gay
Power

Stockholm Pride: the Swedish way to be gay

How gay-friendly can Sweden be when you’re expected to fit in, not stand out?

By Bob Christie
Sperm shortage, honourable discharge and lesbian tennis
The Daily Package

Sperm shortage, honourable discharge and lesbian tennis

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

By Niko Bell
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A jailed clerk, angry rent boys and a celibate neurologist
The Daily Package

A jailed clerk, angry rent boys and a celibate neurologist

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

By Niko Bell
Ontario sex-ed protests return in time for new school year
Power

Ontario sex-ed protests return in time for new school year

Community members demonstrate province-wide

By HG Watson
Ontario government debuts new ad to promote sex-ed updates
Power

Ontario government debuts new ad to promote sex-ed updates

Protests planned against curriculum

By HG Watson
Bad Canadian laws and the best way to change them
Opinion

Bad Canadian laws and the best way to change them

Trans rights, sex work and Canada’s flawed electoral system

By Amy Fox
Ottawa trans mural looks for permanent home
Power

Ottawa trans mural looks for permanent home

Artist Kalkidan Assefa and Ade B hope to draw attention to trans issues

By Adrienne Ascah
A gay, old knight’s tale
Opinion

A gay, old knight’s tale

Medieval men and their great romances

By Michael Lyons
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A good judge, a bad judge and an ugly law
The Daily Package

A good judge, a bad judge and an ugly law

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

By Niko Bell
Remembering Karen Takacs
Opinion

Remembering Karen Takacs

Author Shani Mootoo reflects on the life of her friend, activist

By Shani Mootoo
Five key LGBT election questions for Vancouver Centre
Power

Five key LGBT election questions for Vancouver Centre

What do Hedy Fry, Constance Barnes and Lisa Barrett have in common?

By Jeremy Hainsworth
Ontario MPP Christine Elliott resigns
Power

Ontario MPP Christine Elliott resigns

During nine years as MPP, Elliott co-sponsored Toby’s Act and other LGBT rights bills

By HG Watson
The Rentboy raid was different
Opinion

The Rentboy raid was different

Money laundering, not human trafficking, said to be the reason

By Kerry Porth
Rent boys, dictionaries and the height of kitsch
The Daily Package

Rent boys, dictionaries and the height of kitsch

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

By Niko Bell
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