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GLAAD's former acting president Dave Montez on the cover of El Semanario
Dave Montez, former acting president of GLAAD and now head of One Colorado, is on the cover of El Semanario, a print and digital newspaper in that state. The article profiles his career...
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WWE veteran Pat Patterson comes out as gay on 'Legends' House' series
WWE veteran Pat Patterson came out as gay in the finale of the WWE network reality series Legends' House. The 73-year-old opened up to his fellow wrestling veterans about his relationship with his...
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Wall Street Journal runs op-ed from longtime anti-trans psychiatrist, Paul...
Today, the Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed from Dr. Paul McHugh, a well-known opponent of transgender healthcare, in which he claimed that "transgender surgery isn’t the solution." The op-ed is filled...
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Two Mormon activists are threatened with ex-communication for being pro-LGBT...
Two prominent Mormon activists, John Dehlin and Kate Kelly, have been threatened with excommunication for their social justice work advocating equality for women and the LGBT community within the...
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Local activists mourn slain transgender and immigrant rights warrior, Zoradia...
There will be a vigil tonight in Santa Ana at Santa Ana Plaza for Zoraida "Ale" Reyes. According to organizers Zoraida was a 28 year old undocumented trans migrant woman from Mexico who laid...
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The GLAAD Wrap: 'How to Train Your Dragon 2', AGENDER's new single, Rosie...
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. How to Train Your Dragon 2 is in...
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Furthering equality, fathering a dream
One recent afternoon, while scouring the anti-LGBT movement's usual sites in search of another one of the all-too-common bits of nastiness that I take on and refute for a trade, I saw my name in print....
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Happy Fathers' Day 2014 from GLAAD
For Fathers' Day this year, GLAAD is celebrating the voices of LGBT fathers, father figures, and fathers of LGBT families everywhere. Gay, trans, and ally advocates have shared with us their...
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What to Watch Monday 6/16: Catch 'The Fosters' season premiere!
Tonight catch the season premiere of The Fosters and a new episode of Major Crimes.What to Watch: Monday, June 169:00pm: The Fosters, ABC Family (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERECallie and Jude are worried they...
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Mashable publishes an up-to-date compilation of LGBT flags and symbols
During LGBT Pride Month, many people across the country partake in parades and marches, both to celebrate the LGBT community and to further the movement towards equal rights. A lot of times, these...
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In light of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, GLAAD recognizes out soccer players
As the 2014 World Cup is approaching, GLAAD recognizes some out soccer players. Although these athlete will not participate in the World Cup in Brazil, it is important to highlight key athletes as they...
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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, June 16, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALAmerican Medical Association: Trans people shouldn't need surgery for legal gender...
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LGBT students face harsher punishments, enter juvenile justice system
LGBT students, students of color, and students with disabilities are the most likely to be impacted by disciplinary action in schools and enter the juvenile justice system, according to a new report...
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Obama to sign executive action for workplace LGBT equality
Because of an executive order, federal contractors will no longer be allowed to discriminate against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. President Obama is expected to sign the...
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WATCH: GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis interviews with Fusion
"A protection strategy is just as important as advocating and educating."In a recent interview with Alicia Mendez Tonight's Alicia Menendez, GLAAD's very own Sarah Kate Ellis spoke very frankly about...
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A national coalition launches to create safer schools for LGBT youth in...
Safe Schools Coalition Australia is the first national coalition to create a safer and more inclusive environment for LGBT youth in Australia. The coalition was launched last Friday at the 2014...
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Ricky Martin changes lyrics from 'she' to 'he' during concert in Morocco
Out singer Ricky Martin surprised fans when he changed the "she" lyrics to "he" during a performance of his 1999 hit "She's All I Ever Had" at a music festival in Morocco. While the tweak was small, it...
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Snapshots: World Cup PSA, Fathers' Day, Carnegie Hall, and more
Wonder what we're up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.GLAAD's...
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VIDEO: CNBC educates Gov. Rick Perry on the fact that gay people cannot be...
Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) appeared on CNBC this morning and responded to his recent comparison of gay people to alcoholics. In the process, the former presidential candidate made everything worse by...
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South Korea celebrates 15th annual Queer Cultural Festival
Last week at South Korea's 15th annual Queer Cultural Festival, the United States, French, and German embassies took part for the first time to show their support for the human rights of the lesbian,...
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