Power

Six out athletes to compete at Sochi Games

Canadian speed skater Anastasia Bucsis is among them

By Niko Bell

Noah Cowan looks back at TIFF career

Movie stars not all they’re cracked up to be, artistic director says

By Frank Prendergast

Power

Archbishop of Canterbury’s statement sparks African conflict

Gay-friendly letter ahead of tour to Africa draws criticism from clerics

By Niko Bell

Health

Could pornographic video games help prevent the spread of HIV?

New research uses gaming to look at how shame is associated with self-harming behaviour

By Elah Feder

Power

Canadian IOC member says dangers of Russia’s laws exaggerated

‘On a scale of one to 10 of odious laws, it’s not way up there near 10’: Dick Pound

By Niko Bell

Opinion

Love hurts

A play about a daring romance between two women is an inspiration to us all

By Michael Lyons

Arts

Look into my eyes

Montreal artist Pierre Dalpé releases Personae, his first book of photography

By Chris Dupuis

Opinion

To be young, gay and Catholic

The church is alienating gay people and their friends and family

By Ben Kelly

Travel

Palm Springs

Desert oasis is more than just ‘gay and grey’

By JeffreyLuscombe

Power

Bulgarian lawmakers reject anti-gay legislation

Proposal called for prison terms and fines for being open about sexuality

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

BC law society asked to consider TWU covenant’s impact on LGBT people

Professor notes conflict between covenant and non-discrimination obligation

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

Russian newspaper editor fined for promoting homosexuality

Alexander Suturin published quote from teacher fired for being gay

By Niko Bell

Power

Current and former Olympians ask Russia to axe anti-gay laws

Principle Six petition also criticizes IOC for not speaking out against discrimination

By Niko Bell

Power

Escaping Uganda

While President Yoweri Museveni wants a review of Uganda’s infamous anti-gay bill, one man embarks on a new life in Canada

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

New York: Arrest made in connection with attack on gay journalist

Police say incident is not hate-motivated

By Natasha Barsotti

So you think you can what?

Steamy gay-porn reality series returns for fourth season

By Xtra Editor

Power

Obama silent on gay rights in State of the Union address

Speech focused on jobs, healthcare and foreign relations

By Niko Bell

Power

Utah: Gay-marriage supporters and opponents square off

Activists urge legislature to ban discrimination against gay couples

By Niko Bell