Power

Queer Muslim youth deal with pain and isolation

Abbas Kardar turned to progressive Muslim scholars’ interpretations of the Quran

By Adrienne Ascah

Culture

Queer kids talk about their experiences at Camp Ten Oaks

Summer camp is first and only of its kind in Canada

By Xtra Editor

Opinion

Xposed: YouthCO celebrates 20th anniversary

HIV and hep C organization has been empowering youth for two decades

By Rob Trinh

Power

Vancouver Catholic schools approve transgender policy

‘Now kids like me will hopefully be supported’: Tracey Wilson

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Power

Youth receive scholarships from BC’s LGBT business association

‘Scholarships specifically tailored to our community’ are rare: recipient

By Stacy Thomas

Power

Toronto Catholic school celebrates first Pride week

GSA at Scarborough’s Blessed Pope John Paul II set to unveil LGBT mural

By Graeme Coleman

Health

Ontario’s Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line turns 20

Volunteers at the toll-free helpline continue to receive about 6,000 calls each year

By Daniela Costa

Power

School board rejects student’s homophobia allegations at tribunal

‘I’ve already won,’ says gay Mississauga student Christopher Karas

By Dylan C Robertson

Power

Day of Pink Gala honours 45 individuals

Carol Todd, Gavin Crawford among those recognized for fighting bullying and discrimination

By Steven Fouchard

Opinion

Students address bullying on Day of Pink, but what about legislators?

Manitoba’s push for anti-bullying legislation highlights need for stronger laws across Canada

By Graeme Coleman

Opinion

Youth homelessness rates are inexcusable

There’s been a conspicuous lack of outrage about the extent of the LGBT homeless crisis in Toronto

By Danny Glenwright

Opinion

Raising the roof on queer youth homelessness in Toronto

The stories of five youth who have experienced homelessness highlight the need for a dedicated LGBT shelter in Toronto

By Daniela Costa

Culture

New Queer Youth Café promises fun every Friday night

Social night may showcase everything from local arts groups to performers, poetry to music

By Adrienne Ascah

Love & Sex

How to be a better boyfriend

Totally Outright program connects young gay men with community

By Shauna Lewis

Arts

Whispers of Life: Hope, survival & suicide

Vancouver film wins best short on festival circuit

By Mark Robins

Power

Nearly a quarter of BC high school girls identify as not-straight

New McCreary study finds more students coming out, and more homophobia

By Jeremy Hainsworth

Health

Study says steroid use among gay, bi boys higher than straight peers

Bullying, depression, body-image issues possible reasons for disparity

By Niko Bell

Power

Halifax Youth Project turns 20

Support group is ‘something unlike anywhere else on the planet’

By Natascia Lypny