Culture

Gay cosplay

Some of the gayer aspects of costume play

By Michael Lyons

Power

FIFA Women’s World Cup sparks Canadian call for equal play

Hall of Famer Carrie Serwetnyk wants equal funding for women’s soccer

By Denise Sheppard

Arts

All in the family

New anthology examines queer relationships

By Scott Dagostino

Arts

Madama Butterfly lands in Ottawa

Chinese soprano Shu-Ying Li on playing one of opera’s best-known roles

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

Victoria lawyer urges BC law society to reconsider TWU approval

School covenant inconsistent with lawyers’ oath to uphold rights: Mulligan

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Opinion

Poofters & potlucks

LIX hosts women-only comedy show in Ottawa

By Jeremy Willard

Opinion

Raging homos

Has the gay lobby become the bully?

By Justin Ling

Power

Trans woman fights Passport Canada over gender change refusal

Shadmith Lynda Manzo says she was asked for proof of surgery

By Dylan C Robertson

Travel

Road Trip: The Oregon Coast

Unspoiled parks, funky seaside hamlets and majestic bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean

By LoAnn Halden

Arts

Being Blondie

The punk icon’s announcement of bisexuality didn’t surprise many

By Ryan English

Health

Are gay seniors lonelier than straight ones?

More must be done to support sexual intimacy in care homes, experts say

By Shauna Lewis

Power

Ottawa police name new co-chair of GLBT liaison committee

John McGetrick says he wants to break down barriers between police and queer community

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

BC government sued for approving Trinity Western law school

Province responsible for ‘bigotry’ that flows from TWU covenant: Ruby

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

Male esthetician couldn’t get work because of ‘gender barrier’

Emmanuel Vien says he’s struggled to find job because he’s a man who wears makeup

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

St Petersburg gay clubs adapt to Russian anti-gay laws

Fears of being shut down surface amid attempts to support community

By Dinah Zeldin

Video

PrEP: Who is a good candidate for the controversial drug?

An extended interview with Magnet clinic’s Steve Gibson

By Xtra Staff

Power

BC Law Society approves Trinity Western law school

Directors troubled by Christian covenant but bound by law

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Travel

Malaga, Spain

Once a jumping-off point for package tourism, Picasso’s hometown emerges a confident, cosmopolitan port town

By Aefa Mulholland