Arts

Opera 101: Così Fan Tutte, ossia La Scuola degli Amanti

Adam Egoyan’s new production of Mozart’s opera explores faith and desire with comedic twists

By Lydia Perovic

Health

Invisible no more

Four bisexuality-related projects underway at Toronto’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

By Saira Peesker

Toronto Diary

Picture of gay black fathers enrages internet trolls

By Jeremy Feist

Power

US: Court upholds ruling to grant inmate sex reassignment surgery

Ruling affirms that failure to provide surgery violated Michelle Kosilek’s rights

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Godless homosexuals

Or gaytheists, to be more politically correct

By Michael Lyons

Power

Gays welcome at Sochi, Putin says, but ‘leave children in peace’

Russian president insists there will be no discrimination at Olympics

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Uganda: President withholds assent on anti-gay bill

Yoweri Museveni says gay people ‘abnormal’ with some ‘recruited’ with financial incentives

By Natasha Barsotti

Culture

The Meat Dept

More and more people are looking for responsibly raised, perfectly aged meat. A proper butcher, like this Danforth staple, is really the best option.

By Serafin LaRiviere

Arts

Queer comedy 101

Paul Bellini adds ‘teacher’ to his resumé

By Serafin LaRiviere

Travel

Kristjan Hayden: My favourite gay travel destination

Creative director Kristjan Hayden loves biking around his favourite city

By Xtra Editor

What’s queer this year at Sundance

Three trans films included in influential film fest’s lineup

By Frank Prendergast

Power

Italian IOC member accuses US, activists of political terrorism

Mario Pescante criticizes inclusion of gay athletes in American delegation to Sochi

By Natasha Barsotti

Arts

S Bear Bergman on being a father

Unique perspectives on family and fatherhood

By Xtra Editor

Toronto Diary

RuPaul’s Drag Race releases super-teaser for Season 6

By Jeremy Feist

Power

Amnesty International reports more arrests in Nigerian states

UN chief alarmed, hopes for review of anti-gay law’s constitutionality

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

USOC chief to athletes: Speak out before Sochi, but focus on sport there

Scott Blackmun says Games not a venue for political advocacy

By Natasha Barsotti

Power

Mozambique: Former leader urges end to anti-gay discrimination

Joaquim Chissano tells African leaders to ‘advance the trajectory for basic freedoms’

By Natasha Barsotti

Opinion

Tie me up

Our guide to fashionable aprons

By Diego Armand