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

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

Arts

The boys in the band

Michael Sweeney is one of this season’s queer highlights at the TSO

By Matthew Hays

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

Toronto Diary

Former ex-gay therapy patients sound off

By Jeremy Feist

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California: State Republican Party supports bid to have trans bill repealed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

Opinion

Genderbending gods

Uncovering androgynous deities in the dark realms of myth

By Michael Lyons

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

Toronto Diary

Drag Race Rutrospective: I have to go now — my planet needs me

By Jeremy Feist