Stephen Brady, Australia's ambassador to France, offered his resignation this week after Prime Minister Tony Abbott sent advance instructions that Brady's partner of 32 years should wait in … [Read more...] about Gay Australian Envoy to France Offers Resignation After PM Tony Abbott Snubs His Partner
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EU Court Rules In Favor Of Easing Gay And Bisexual Blood Donation Restrictions
An EU court of justice ruled in favor of easing restrictions that keep gay and bisexual men from donating blood reports expatica.com. The court reviewed the case of a French gay man who protested the … [Read more...] about EU Court Rules In Favor Of Easing Gay And Bisexual Blood Donation Restrictions
Pope Francis Meets With France’s Openly Gay Nominee for Ambassador To The Vatican
After months of radio silence from the church, Pope Francis has met with Laurent Stefanini, France’s openly gay nominee to serve as its ambassador to the Vatican. Up to this point the Vatican had … [Read more...] about Pope Francis Meets With France’s Openly Gay Nominee for Ambassador To The Vatican
France Defends Its Openly Gay Ambassador to the Vatican
In January the French government nominated Laurent Stefani, an openly gay man, to serve as France’s ambassador to the Vatican. Before being considered for the position Stefani acted as chief of … [Read more...] about France Defends Its Openly Gay Ambassador to the Vatican
Vatican, Pope Said to Block French Ambassador Candidate to Holy See Because He’s Gay
The Vatican is blocking the approval of Laurent Stéfanini as French Ambassador to the Holy See, and most suspect it is because he is gay, the Guardian reports: Stéfanini, a 55-year-old practising … [Read more...] about Vatican, Pope Said to Block French Ambassador Candidate to Holy See Because He’s Gay
Germanwings A320 Co-Pilot Deliberately Crashed Plane: Prosecutor
Andreas Lubitz, identified as the co-pilot of the Germanwings A320 that crashed in the Alps on Tuesday morning, intentionally put the aircraft into a dive while the pilot was locked out of the … [Read more...] about Germanwings A320 Co-Pilot Deliberately Crashed Plane: Prosecutor
New PrEP Studies Show 86% Reduction In HIV Transmission Rates, Even As ‘On-Demand’ Treatment
Truvada taken as an HIV preventative is shown to be an incredibly effective way of stopping the spread of HIV. In 2014 the iPrEx OLE study showed that when taken between 3 and 7 times a week, … [Read more...] about New PrEP Studies Show 86% Reduction In HIV Transmission Rates, Even As ‘On-Demand’ Treatment
Ballsy French Ad Explains Why We Don’t Have Unicorns Today: VIDEO
Ever thought to yourself, why aren't there unicorns? In a new bit of balls-out advertising for French TV channel Canal+, a man shares the very gay story of why unicorns no longer exist. The video, … [Read more...] about Ballsy French Ad Explains Why We Don’t Have Unicorns Today: VIDEO
France Clears Binational Same-Sex Marriage For Franco-Moroccan Couple
The Cour de Cassation, the highest French appeals court, has decided to allow the marriage of a Moroccan-French gay couple in spite of current legislation barring binational unions. Though gay … [Read more...] about France Clears Binational Same-Sex Marriage For Franco-Moroccan Couple
French Courts Convict Three For ‘Burn the Gays’ Hate Tweets
Three were convicted in a Paris court this week on anti-gay hate speech charges for tweeting "#brûlonslesgayssurdu", which approximately translates as, "let's burn the … [Read more...] about French Courts Convict Three For ‘Burn the Gays’ Hate Tweets
