Posts tagged queer
Canadian Blood Services Survey
Homophobia is still alive in Canada! Share your thoughts about the ban against MSM (men who have had sex with men) with the Canadian Blood Services and help end the ban.
The Sexual Manifesto: Queer Enough for You?
Queerness isn’t defined by the degree in which you eschew heteronormativity (ooh, big words). In fact, I think one of the guiding principles of being queer is that anyone who thinks they’re queer is queer. Ta-da!
Check out this Cord Article! Thanks to the organizing committee for all their hard work! http://t.co/zIC1bUoo
Dan Savage gets glitterbombed for being Transphobic
Anti-homophobia education beyond bullying
Exploring anti-Homophobia Education beyond anti-bullying policy making in light of recent teen suicides in Canada and the United States
(Source: fedcan.ca)
Queer Awareness Week Events
This week is Queer Awareness week here at Laurier. The Rainbow Centre aims to create a space for dialogue and awareness on Queer Issues.
From Monday to Wednesday we will have a booth open outside of MacHouse with books, pamphlets, and buttons (condoms too!). Stop by and see what we’re up to!
On Wednesday, we’ll be watching X-Men in the Rainbow Centre. CLICK HERE to see the event on Facebook.
On Thursday we have our Queer Awareness Week discussion in MacHouse Lounge. We will be discussing Queer Issues, and all are welcome. CLICK HERE to see the event on Facebook.
Research has shown that marriage provides substantial psychological and physical health benefits due to the moral, economic and social support extended to married couples. Conversely, recent empirical evidence has illustrated the harmful psychological effect of policies restricting marriage rights for same-sex couples. Additionally, children raised by same-sex couples have been shown to be on par with the children of opposite-sex couples in their psychological adjustment, cognitive abilities and social functioning.
(via projectqueer)
Blood Donation Ban lifted in England, Scotland and Wales.
from BBC News:
From 7 November the ban is being lifted in England, Scotland and Wales. But men who want to donate must not have had sex with another man in the past 12 months.
This deferral period has been left in place because there is a “window period” after infection with blood-borne viruses where they are not detectable.
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By contrast, in the US, Canada, France and many other countries there is a complete ban on donations from men who have ever had sex with men.
The Dyke March – looking back
While many folks regard the Dyke March as just another branch of the Pride tree, it’s worth noting that it has its own unique history, purpose and problems. So ditch your bra, grab your water gun and let’s take a hike down memory lane.
(via Queeries)
link to Toronto Pride's official website
to anyone going to Toronto Pride, have fun, and stay safe!
