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Gay Blood Donation Ban Is Ineffective, Health Canada Documents Show
Softening the ‘discriminatory’ ban hasn’t had an impact, and opposition to it is threatening the blood supply. All parties, except for Justin Trudeau’s Liberals, support ending the blood ban.
The Medical Workers Banned From Donating Blood, Despite Massive Shortages
“I’m a universal donor. Every time I see one of those emails that’s frantically calling for people to donate, it’s very frustrating.”
Blood Banks Are Needlessly Turning Away Gay and Bi Men's Blood Donations
The FDA eased its restrictions on donations from men who have sex with men. But the blood banks on the ground still say they can't take their blood and plasma.
Gay Men in Canada Still Face Discrimination When It Comes to Organ Donation
Men who have sex with men face extra scrutiny due to Health Canada policies.
Bad Call of the Day: Canadian Blood Services Puts Donation Ad on Grindr
Gay men in Canada can't donate blood unless they've been abstinent for at least a year. Perhaps Canadian Blood Services should rethink telling Grindr users to "put the power to give life in the palm of your hand."
New Rules for Trans Blood Donors Coming to Canada
Trans rights groups are pissed off about the new policy, which focuses on gender identity and surgery—not behaviour.
Gay Men Are Finally Allowed to Donate Blood (If They Haven't Been Laid in a Really Long Time)
The Food and Drug Administration announced this morning that it will lift its ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. Well, kinda.