Gay rights activist claims lesbians are gang raped in Jamaica
MAURICE Tomlinson, a Jamaican man who recently married a Canadian policeman, claims lesbians in Jamaica are gang raped. Tomlinson is a leading gay rights activist and according to a report on the website www.trust.org, claims that anti-gay sentiments here lead to attacks on gay men and women.
Canadian Air Travel Regulations Over Gender And Appearance Spark Concern Among Transgender Rights Advocates
A number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates and media outlets are expressing concern over recent Canadian air travel regulations which they feel exclude transgender passengers from flights.
New Canada Air Regulations May Exclude Transgender Travelers
A number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights advocates and media outlets are expressing concern over recent Canadian air travel regulations which they feel exclude transgender passengers from flights.
Degrassi gets GLAAD nomination
Canada's groundbreaking high school series Degrassi has been nominated for a best-drama prize from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation.
Feds touted gay-wedding tourism ads in 2006
If surprising doubts had persisted about the validity of foreign same-sex marriages performed in Canada, the federal government's own tourism-promotion agency would have had some serious explaining to do about a campaign it proudly touted in 2006 to attract gay and lesbian couples from the United States to "tie the knot" in this country.
Canadian Teachers Criticized for Queer Ally Cards
Two fifth-grade teachers in Canada have been criticized by Christian parents' groups after displaying queer ally cards in their classrooms, QMI Agency reports.
Canadian Conservative Shul Hosts Gay Wedding
A Winnipeg synagogue is about to become the first Conservative shul in Canada to host a same-sex wedding ceremony.
Persecuted at home, African gays seek Kenya refuge
Until a new anti-homosexuality bill caused a wave of homophobia in Uganda, John and Paul could hold hands in the streets of the capital Kampala and kiss in night clubs.
Same-sex marriages of non-resident couples not legal: federal justice department
The Harper government is being accused of taking away same-sex rights by “stealth” in light of a surprise government stand that non-resident gay and lesbian couples who flocked to Canada to exchange vows really aren’t legally married after all.
Canada Gay Marriage Limbo: Prime Minister Stephen Harper Has No Intention Of Reopening National Debate Despite Report
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says his government has "no intention" of reopening the national debate on same-sex marriage after a lesbian couple's divorce case cast doubt on the legal status of thousands of couples who wed in Canada.