Queer FM Episode April 26, 2016
This Weeks New Articles
8:00am - 10:30am
-Canada's gay blood ban could change this fall
Abstinence period likely to be shortened, but government hints it may end ban entirely
-Trans rights in BC: will fourth bill finally pass?
Thousands sign letters and petitions calling on BC Liberals to protect trans people
-Russian police arrest seven at peaceful LGBT protest
Situation deteriorating for LGBT people in Russia, some activists say
-This teen was kicked out of a Ted Cruz rally for being trans
-Frank Ocean: Prince helped me come to terms with my sexuality
Read Frank Ocean's moving tribute to Prince
-In protest of HB2, Nick Jonas and Demi Lovato cancel North Carolina concerts
They call state's anti-LGBTI law 'extremely disappointing'
-Obama says North Carolina’s anti-trans law should be overturned
-Michelle Obama speaks out against anti-LGBTI law in Mississippi
Says US First Lady: 'The march for civil rights isn’t just about African Americans, it’s about all Americans'
-NBA: Repeal North Carolina law or lose All-Star game
-Hong Kong bids for the Gay Games, hopes to improve LGBTI rights in the region
It is the first Asian city ever to bid for the biggest international LGBTI sporting event