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IOC adding nondiscrimination clause to future host cities
The International Olympic Committee has added a clause to host city contracts. Starting in 2022, host cities will pledge to adhere to Principle 6 of the Olympic charter, which states:Any form of...
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What to Watch Weekend 9/26-28: 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' returns!
This weekend catch the season premieres of The Amazing Race, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Revenge. Plus all new episodes of Please Like Me, The Good Wife, Witches of East End and Masters of Sex.What to...
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GLAAD joins call for an end to blocking LGBT resources online
GLAAD has joined 13 Members of Congress led by Congressman Mike Honda of California and over 20 organizations, in a letter to the Federal Communications Commission, asking them to ensure that online...
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GLAAD Link- your round-up of LGBT headlines- September 26, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALFirst U.S. lawsuit over firings of transgender employees filed by federal agency–...
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BREAKING: UN passes condemnation of violence against LGBT people
The 27th session of the Human Rights Council of the United Nations has passed a resolution that would condemn violence against people on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and call...
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EEOC sues employers in two states for anti-trans discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed lawsuits against employers in two states for allegedly discriminating against their transgender employees. A funeral home in Garden City,...
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VIDEO: Russian QueerFest faces continued attacks and closures
The following is an update on QueerFest from festival organizers in St. Petersburg. Since QueerFest opened on September 18, it has enduring a rash of disruptions, venue closures, and police harassment....
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Daisy Hernandez reflects on Bisexual Awareness Week
Journalist Daisy Hernandez, an out bisexual woman of Colombian and Cuban heritage just released a new memoir, A Cup of Water Under My Bed, that's getting strong reviews. Hernandez, who's written for...
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New gender customizable iOS game 'Robots Need Love Too' out now
Robots Need Love Too, a new robot-themed romantic puzzle game for iOS devices, is available now as a free download in the App Store for play on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. Players help their...
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Amazon Studios' 'Transparent' available today
Amazon Studios' highly anticipated series Transparent is out today on Amazon Instant Video. The entire series, comprised of 10 episode, has been released for binge watching by the online retailer, with...
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GLAAD Wrap: 'Pride' film opens, new Ricky Martin track, and more
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) Star-studded British dramedy Pride...
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British film 'Pride' garners rave reviews, in theaters now
Highly anticipated British film Pride opens in select theaters in the U.S. today following a September 12 release in the UK. The film tells the true story of a group of LGBT advocates who joined...
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VIDEO: What makes a good ally to the bi community? #BiWeek
Check out our video of bi people busting myths at Stonewall.Special thanks to BiRequest!Join the conversation today by tweeting for #BiWeek!From September 21-27, join GLAAD in recognizing the bisexual...
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GLAAD talks to director of new documentary Corpus Christi
In 1998, the Terrence McNally play, Corpus Christi, opened Off-Broadway, amid violent protest. The play, which depicted Jesus Christ and his disciples living as gay men in 1950s Texas, stirred the ire...
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What to Watch Monday 9/29: All new 'Gotham' tonight
Tonight catch an all new episode of Gotham.What to Watch: Monday, September 298:00pm: Gotham, FOX (1 hr) NEWPenguin comes back to Gotham and leaves a trail of dead bodies behind and the Gotham City...
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GLAAD, HRC Foundation debunk anti-LGBT myths during midterms
GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation today unveiled “In Focus: Faith, LGBT People, & the Midterm Elections,” a groundbreaking resource guide that empowers journalists to challenge...
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GLAAD Link - your round-up of LGBT headlines, September 29, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALAmnesty urges Indonesian province to repeal law punishing LGBT relationships with...
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Despite harassment, St. Petersburg QueerFest closes on high note
The following is a closing statement from the organizers of the St. Petersburg QueerFest. You can read a recap of the opening ceremony, as well as an overall timeline of harassment, venue changes, and...
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Snapshots: Dear Prudence win, international advocacy, & more
Wonder what we're up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Newsroom each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online...
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Local media's problematic reporting on anti-LGBT attack in NYC
According to local news reports and the New York City Anti-Violence Project, an LGBT-identified person was chased and shot at while walking with a friend in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn on...
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