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The American Family Association's 'culture war' now vastly more literal

Fox News columnist and on-air contributor Todd Starnes praises him as "one of the most intelligent talk show hosts in the country."  Elected figures like Senator Rand Paul still go on his radio show....

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LGBT veterans uninvited from St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston

After attempted negotiations between the South Boston Allied War Veterans Council and MassEquality, the latter's LGBT Veterans of Equality subgroup has been uninvited from the South Boston St....

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Top 10 health concerns for bisexuals and other things you need to know this week

It's Bisexual Health Awareness Month, brought to you by the Bisexual Resource Center (BRC). This year's theme, "Bi the Way, Our Health Matters Too!", addresses disparities in physical and mental health...

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Alec Mapa talks to GLAAD about his Fusion film fest honor and fatherhood

Comedian and actor Alec Mapa has been making people laugh for years on classic TV programs like Ugly Betty and Desperate Housewives, as well as his own one-man comedy shows.  His latest project is a...

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NYC: Attend 'Small Works for Big Change' art benefit and support the Sylvia...

This Saturday, the Sylvia Rivera Law Project (SRLP) is holding its 9th annual Small Works for Big Change art benefit. SRLP's biggest fundraiser of the year, Small Works for Big Change is a major...

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North Philly preparing safe house for LGBT Youth

Recently the Philadelphia Daily News shared the story of two friends, Lisa Sipes and Rusty Doll, who renovated a house in North Philadelphia to be used as a safe house for LGBT teens."When you are a...

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Artist Spotlight: The Khanz

Australian indie rock electro band The Khanz released their new single "Deerhunter" this month.  The track is a danceable, upbeat song that plays on LGBT themes as they sing "I like that boy but that...

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VIDEO: Enough! 60% of LGBTQ Dominicans have faced discrimination

Dominican activists recently held a press conference to denounce the silencing of anti-LGBTQ discrimination by the government. The collective Red de Voluntarios de Amigos Siempre Amigos (REVASA), the...

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Screen Gems to distribute film adaptation of videogame 'The Last of Us'

Screen Gems has signed on to distribute the live action film adaptation of Playstation 3 video game The Last of Us from Naughty Dog. The game follows hardened survivor Joel who teams with a young but...

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VIDEO: Adored gay educator files discrimination claim against Catholic church

Mark Zmuda, the Vice-Principal of Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Washington, fired from his teaching job, has brought a civil claim against the School. Back in December GLAAD told you about...

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What to Watch Weekend 3/7-9: 'Looking' season finale

This weekend catch the season finale of Looking; plus all new episodes of Black Sails, The Amazing Race, The Good Wife, Shameless, Girls and Revenge.What to Watch: Saturday, March 89:00pm: Black Sails,...

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Virginia unanimously repeals anti-gay ban 11 years after Supreme Court ruled...

Virginia lawmakers have finally repealed a ban on gay sex. In unanimous votes, both the Virginia House and Senate removed language from state statutes that were targeting LGBT people. It was in 2003...

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The Queen has spoken: Elizabeth congratulates LGBT organization on 40 years

Queen Elizabeth II spoke out and praised an LGBT organization, in what many say is her first ever time doing so. The Queen congratulated the London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard and said, "Best wishes...

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LEBANON: Activists hail "landmark ruling" On LGBT criminalization

A judge presiding over the case of criminalizing LGBT relationships has ruled that the piece of legislation is in fact invalid. This ruling is undeniably a great achievement for the activists in...

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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, March 7, 2014

Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALLGBT community at higher risk for domestic violence– The Huffington PostWorld Bank...

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Hotty Toddy! Oxford, Mississippi passes pro-LGBT resolution

Oxford, Mississippi unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the dignity and worth of all residents, including those in the LGBT community. The city, which plays host to Ole Miss, joins two other...

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Nigeria: Gay men receive 20 lashes in court

In Nigeria, four men received 20 lashes each as a punishment for being gay. The accused men were beaten in order to pressure them into confession. Along with the beating, the young men were also...

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Transgender athlete sues CrossFit for banning her from competing as female

Chloie Jonnson, a personal trainer who is also a transgender woman, is suing the CrossFit company for banning her from competing as a female in their strength competition. A transgender woman...

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Why all LGBT people should care about places like Russia, Uganda, and Gambia

Kevin Jennings, the Executive Director of the Arcus Foundation, has written an op-ed for The Huffington Post, in which he calls the LGBT community in the United States to get more informed and engaged...

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Help POZ Magazine win ASME Reader's Choice Award

POZ Magazine is one of the choices to receive The ASME (American Society of Magazine Editors) Reader's Choice Award for Best Cover. The cover story addresses stigma and HIV. Mark King is photographed...

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