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GLAAD to Fort Meyers media: Don't doubly victimize
The body of a transgender woman named Yasmin was found burned behind a garbage container in an ally in Fort Meyers, Florida. Early reports about Yasmin called her a "man in a dress" and used her birth...
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Bill Clinton to Introduce USA's Broadcast of 'Philadelphia'
As part of Pride month and its Characters Unite campaign, USA Network will air Philadelphia. The GLAAD Media Award-winning film will be introduced by President Bill Clinton. Philadelphia marks...
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Orange is the New Black, Matt Bomer, Tatiana Maslany and more pick up...
The fourth annual Critics' Choice TV Awards aired last night and included wins for several out actors, characters and LGBT-inclusive series. The Netflix hit Orange is the New Black picked up the award...
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Performer Julian Fleisher talks musical guilty pleasures, telling stories...
Julian Fleisher does it all: singer, songwriter, producer, composer, actor, writer, and host of his own podcast Julian Fleisher's Guilty Pleasures which has welcomed guests like Molly Ringwald, Martha...
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The GLAAD Wrap: Yves Saint Laurent biopic, Martin Sheen to play Jane Fonda's...
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 Weinstein Company's biopic...
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WATCH: New trailer for Ira Sachs film 'Love Is Strange' with John Lithgow and...
The first trailer has arrived for the upcoming Ira Sachs (Keep The Lights On) film Love Is Strange, which premiered at Sundance this January. Love Is Strange stars John Lithgow and Alfred Molina as Ben...
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White House takes action against Uganda's anti-LGBT laws
The Obama Administration has taken actions to address Uganda's draconian laws. Uganda's anti-LGBT act was first introduced in 2009 and was officially signed into law by President Museveni in February...
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GLAAD campaign helps call attention to anti-gay slurs during World Cup
GLAAD's campaign to stop anti-LGBT words in soccer is helping to call attention to slurs on the pitch, especially as FIFA is said to be investigating the recent use of "puto," (faggot) in stadiums in...
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A Reflection on the 2014 Philly Trans Health Conference
GLAAD's Faith Issues Intern, Jay Pulitano, attended this year's Philadelphia Trans Health Conference, which was held June 12-14. The following is a reflection of his experience.I went to the annual...
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What to Watch Monday 6/23: 'The Case Against 8' plus season premiere of 'Teen...
Tonight catch a sneak peek at season 2 of Under the Dome, season premiere of Teen Wolf,The Case Against 8 and a new episode of The Fosters. What to Watch: Monday, June 239:00pm: The Fosters, ABC (1 hr)...
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A children's book to celebrate pride
Just in time to celebrate Pride month, a children's book called "This Day in June" has been published to teach children (and parents) about LGBT culture and history. The colorful and educational new...
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Help The Naming Project raise money for LGBT youth
Before the summer began, we provided our readers with an informative list of ten LGBT-inclusive summer camps. One of those was The Naming Project, a Christ-centered camp serving youth of all sexual and...
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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, June 23, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALCostco, Netflix and Apple among LGBT community's top-perceived brands, per YouGov...
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Filmmakers Ben Cotner and Ryan White talk to GLAAD about documenting history...
Back in November of 2008, when Proposition 8 narrowly passed and defined marriage in California as only existing between a man and a woman, the LGBT community was dealt a harsh blow. Filmmakers Ben...
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U.S.-sponsored LGBT teacher training curriculum developed in South Africa
A report entitled Teaching about Sexual Diversity and Challenging Homophobia-Transphobia in the South African School System was released this month at South Africa's University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)...
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Mexican coach defends use of shameful slur, FIFA investigates
In recent days we have heard that FIFA is investigating Mexican fans of the national soccer team, the Tri (and perhaps Brazilian fans) for the use of the derogatory word "puto."Amazingly, Mexico's...
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Michelle Obama and other figures showcased alongside Irish LGBT youth in...
Photos of LGBT youth in Ireland will be showcased for a month at Ireland's National Photographic Archive in a new exhibit called Belonging: Irish Queer Youth. The exhibit is the result of a partnership...
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NY-area Boy Scouts to lead NYC Pride March in face of anti-gay ban
In a historic first, New York-area Boy Scouts will be among the groups leading 14,000 people down Manhattan's 5th Avenue on Sunday at the 44th Annual NYC Pride March, where they will speak out against...
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Congratulations to Jessica Aguilar for successfully defending her MMA title
Out mixed-martial arts fighter, Jessica Aguilar, has successfully defended her World Series of Fighting Women’s Strawweight championship. Aguilar, who goes by "Jag," became the first WSOF champion to...
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Bill Clinton to honor Edie Windsor on Logo as LGBT trailblazer
In honor of the year anniversary of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act)'s repeal, Bill Clinton will celebrate Edie Windsor and Roberta Kaplan during Logo TV's Trailblazers event. Edie and her lawyer,...
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