Produced in partnership with Egale Canada Human Rights Trust, this is the second in a series of essay anthologies designed to give attention to issues that are sometimes ignored in the mainstream media -- and a voice to those most closely affected by them. Edited by sociologist Dr. Douglas Gosse, Out Proud features more than fifty short essays on the experience of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgendered, Intersexual, Queer, Questioning, 2-Spirited and Allies and written by members of our diverse, Canadian community. This book aims to broaden the conversation around sexuality and social justice. Dr. Douglas Gosse is an educator and researcher. He lives in Toronto.