Gaily World News Briefs #7

UK-Charter for Action to stamp out LGBT discrimination in sport

Now if only this translated into more sexy gay rugby players...

Canada-Citizenship guide gets single sentence on gay rights

"Canada's diversity includes gay and lesbian Canadians, who enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage." This seems to sum up all the victories and legal standings of the LGBT community.

Give the Gays What We Want!

*Gasp*

Remember when credible reports of a person's sexuality came from a person? Neither do I. As long as orientation is the subject of gossip blogs and sensationalized tabloids, it'll be treated as some scandalous personality flaw.

Vancouver Mens Chorus

The Vancouver Men's Chorus offer their gorgeous arrangement of song and a story about the pain of growing up gay.  The heart-wrenching account of exclusion, harassment, and violence is one of many similar stories shared through the It Gets Better Project.

Gaily World News Briefs #6

USA-Facebook change allows LGBT users to emerge from their online closets

I don't know what they're celebrating as any of the gays I know can't seem to get past the "It's Complicated" status.

Gaily World News Briefs #4

Scotland-February is LGBT History Month

Pink really is the new Black as Scotland celebrates LGBT History Month in February.

Gaily World News Briefs #3

UK-Gay Couple wins discrimination case against B&B

Wonder if this would've raised their ire if they were an unwed couple expecting the son of God?

Gaily World News Briefs #2

Regina, Saskatchewan-Sask. Gay Marriage Refusal Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Things in the prairies are becoming interesting as a court rules that refusing to marry gays is unconstitutional.

Gaily World News Briefs

Gaily World News Briefs is a new feature here from HIM.  We will be giving you the scoop on what's happening in the world for gay guys. Enjoy!

Totally Outright

Want to meet other young, fun, smart guys? Want to know how to be a better friend, lover, boyfriend? Then visit http://www.outright.ca/ and apply for the Totally Outright leadership course.

Will Homophobia Be with Us Forever?

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In the end, I think you have to accept, the way that many Jews have had to accept, that we gays will always be hated more than most.

Peer Support

The guys at Health Initiative for Men know that life can be challenging.

How Out Are You?

A Bloody Affair

Vamos a Mexico City

Public displays of gay

HIM promoted a poster campaign during the Olympics. The campaign showed visitors the diverse and accepting side of Vancouver, while promoting public displays of gay affection. The posters included images of gay couples expressing affection on various street corners in Vancouver.

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec has introduced a province-wide policy against homophobia. 

Out in schools PSAs

I had the pleasure of attending the Gay Men’s Health summit this past Monday and Tuesday, a conference sponsored by HIM and The Community Based Research Centre.