Church hires attorney to defend gay Scoutmaster, cites violation of religious...
Rainier Beach United Methodist Church has hired an attorney to defend Geoff McGrath, a Seattle-based Scoutmaster, who recently had his registration revoked by the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for being...
View ArticleMessage of diversity on University of Virginia campus
Students at the University of Virginia wanted to show and celebrate diversity on campus. On that note three students created a Tumblr, “We Are All UVa,” where students take photos holding placards...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Thursday 4/10: All new 'Grey's Anatomy'
Tonight catch all new episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Sirens and Scandal.What to Watch: Thursday, April 109:00pm: Grey's Anatomy, ABC (1 hr) NEWCallie and Derek use a machine that recognizes emotions,...
View ArticleGLAAD Global Voices: This Russian news anchor came out on air, and then lost...
As the leading LGBT media advocacy organization, GLAAD recognizes individuals who through their work positively impact the LGBT movement. Along with recognizing national activists, GLAAD also...
View ArticleLGBT advocates call for executive order on ENDA
GLAAD's Senior Media Strategist, Tiq Milan, joined Huffington Post reporter Jen Bendry on HuffPost Live to talk about the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which has stalled in congress. Many...
View ArticleGLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, April 10, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALBill to mandate gay-straight alliances in all schools fails in Alberta Canada - Gay...
View ArticleGay dads among those invited to playdate with Prince George
On their visit to New Zealand, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Kate Middleton held a playdate for their son Prince George, to which 10 lucky couples were able to bring their kids....
View ArticleWATCH: Trans student calls for apology and policy changes from her college...
Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) student Andraya Williams of North Carolina is calling for CPCC to apologize for discriminating against her because she is a transgender woman. Williams was...
View ArticleMinnesota approves anti-bullying bill
Minnesota legislature has put in place a new anti-bullying law that replaces a previous one, which was thought to be ineffective.There was some struggle in getting this law approved but this Wednesday...
View ArticleSeattle Mayor writes to Boy Scouts in defense of gay Scoutmaster
Ed Murray, Mayor (D) of Seattle, and the members of Seattle City Council have written a letter in support of Geoff McGrath, leader of a local Boy Scouts troop, whom the national organization wants to...
View ArticleTrans student Andraya Williams tells HuffPost Live: "I want to feel safer on...
Today, North Carolina trans student Andraya Williams spoke to HuffPost Live about her experience being interrogated by a security guard at Central Piedmont Community College because she is transgender....
View ArticleVIDEO: GLAAD's Tiq Milan talks ENDA on HuffPost Live: "The government needs...
Tiq Milan, GLAAD's Senior Media Strategist, appeared on HuffPost Live yesterday to discuss the possibility of President Obama signing an executive order to enact the Employment Non-Discrimination Act...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Weekend 4/11-13: Catch 'Orphan Black: The Cloneversation'
This weekend catch special Orphan Black: The Cloneversation, the season premiere of Nurse Jackie, plus all new episodes of Say Yes to the Dress: Randy Knows Best, American Dream Builders, The Good...
View ArticleGLAAD Global Voices: The Int'l Advocate for Change Award recipient organizes...
Manny de Guerre will be receiving the inaugural International Advocate for Change Award. De Guerre will presented the award by Maria Menounos and Kelly Osbourne at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards...
View ArticleAustralia's biggest professional sports unite to eliminate homophobia
Each of Australia's five major sports has not only pledged to end homophobia, they've set out a timeline to implement policies and programs which will ensure that they do so. This includes the...
View ArticleThe GLAAD Wrap: "I Am Divine" gets released, "Sing Your Face Off" starts in...
Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBT-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.1) The Jeffrey Schwartz documentary I...
View ArticleLaverne Cox, Jennifer Lopez, Norman Lear, 'The Fosters,' 'Bridegroom,' 'Call...
Out actress Ellen Page presented Laverne Cox with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award tonight at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles.A complete press release,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Rita Moreno presents the Vanguard Award to Jennifer Lopez at...
Global superstar Jennifer Lopez was honored with GLAAD's Vanguard Award tonight at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award-recipient Rita Moreno...
View ArticleVIDEO: Ellen Page presents Laverne Cox with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at...
Out actress Ellen Page took the stage at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles to present the Stephen F. Kolzak Award to advocate, actress, writer, and producer Laverne Cox. The Stephen F....
View ArticleJennifer Lopez, Rita Moreno y Lupita Nyong'o en los Premios GLAAD
Anoche los ganadores de los Premios GLAAD en 12 de 39 categorías fueron anunciados en la vigésima quinta entrega de los Premios GLAAD. Jennifer Lopez recibió el Premio Vanguardia presentado por Rita...
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