Power

Russia: Video captures police crackdown on gay rights protest

Mixed reaction from bystanders who question use of force but also morality of the cause

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Xposed Ottawa

Nuit Blanche and Unshaven Mavens Pits 4 Tits launch party

By Zara Ansar

Power

Jamaica: Men flee house that was firebombed

Police refuse request to take men into custody for their protection

By Natasha Barsotti

Kill Your Darlings’ gay seductress and matinee idol

How Dane DeHaan and Jack Huston are making their mark in Hollywood

By Nicolas Kazamia

Video

Designer Jason Matlo talks about his toilet-paper gown

White Cashmere Collection raises money for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

By Rob Easton

Video

National Coming Out Day

Crime author Val McDermid’s coming-out story

By Xtra Editor

Power

Alcohol and activism

Four wines proud to be a part of the LGBT community

By Taylor Parsons

Health

Long-term care unprepared for LGBT seniors

Researcher says seniors worry about hiding their identity and facing hostile reaction from staff and residents

By Elah Feder

Power

California: State Republican Party supports bid to have trans bill repealed

Party’s gay regional vice-chair says trans youth being used as ‘new boogeyman’

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Nova Scotians elect province’s first openly gay MLA

Joanne Bernard received hate mail during the campaign

By Justin Ling

Power

European Parliament to debate Russia’s homophobia and xenophobia

MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld says IOC has ‘chosen Russia’s side by shielding them from criticism’

By Natasha Barsotti

Video

John Greyson and Tarek Loubani say ‘thank you’ from Egypt

‘Hello to all of the very wonderful people who helped to make this day possible for us’

By Xtra Editor

Health

Debunking cancer myths in the queer community

A new Canadian Cancer Society campaign is recruiting volunteers to help address confusion about colon, breast and cervical cancer

By Adrienne Ascah

Power

New app created to tackle sexual violence on Ottawa campuses

RISE uses GPS technology to link users to services and resources on and off campus

By Adrienne Ascah

Love & Sex

Hornet hook-up app creating a lot of buzz

User-friendly interface, social conscience separate Hornet from competitors

By Rob Salerno

Travel

Walt Disney World

A very gay kingdom of queens, castles and princess quests

By Ray Chaaya

Culture

Illinois: Gay students voted homecoming king and queen

Ariana Reiff says classmates chose her and Eric Irizarry ‘just as people,’ not because of their sexuality

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

Xtra heads to Montreal for the InterPride conference

Follow along on our live blog and hear from Pride delegates from around the world

By Andrea Houston