Transgender woman fatally shot in Los Angeles, media reports
According to reports from local Los Angeles media, a transgender woman was fatally shot in the head in East Hollywood on Thursday morning while walking down the street during what police believe might...
View ArticleTell your story for Andreja Pejic's #Everybodycomeout campaign
International super model Andreja Pejic has launched the #Everybodycomeout social media campaign. In July, Andreja came out as her authentic self to the world when she announced that she is...
View ArticleQueer Latina to direct LGBT immigration advocacy
During Hispanic Heritage month we are posting items related to notable Latina/o LGBT people and came across the following on the new Executive Director at Immigration Equality.Immigration Equality...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Weekend 10/3-5: 'Mulaney' series premiere
This weekend watch the Mulaney and Survivor's Remorse series premieres, plus all new episodes of The Amazing Race, America's Next Top Model, Please Like Me, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Good Wife, Oprah:...
View ArticleLargest city in Philippines to expand LGBT protections
The largest city in the Philippines looks like it will be offering further protections for LGBT people. The Quezon City Council passed a second reading of an ordinance banning discrimination against...
View ArticleGLAAD Link - your round-up of LGBT headlines, October 3, 2014
Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org.NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALAfter no movement Thursday, next chance for SCOTUS to take a marriage equality case...
View ArticleAFA Issues Analyst pushes egregious HIV/AIDS myths
When an organization names someone as its Director of Issues Analysis, presumably it is because that person has the skills and training to analyze issues in the way that benefits the organization and...
View ArticleThe GLAAD Wrap: New music from Melissa Etheridge 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) Vimeo on Demand has released six...
View ArticleTake a selfie to take a stand! Get the #spiritday app
When was the last time anyone saw a teenager without a cell phone in hand? In school, on the street, in the mall, or on the couch, they are rarely without one. So, with nearly 2/3 of LGBT students...
View ArticleWho is the latest LGBT ally in sports? A Polish boxer.
Poland is a country with minimal LGBT protections, and yet it has a heavyweight in its corner. Dariusz Michalczewski, a former light heavyweight world champion, has come out as an ally to the LGBT...
View ArticleYou're invited: Tumblr and Everyone is Gay celebrate coming out
Tumblr and Everyone is Gay are celebrating National Coming Out Day on Monday on October 6th at Housing Works Bookstore in celebration of This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids. You're invited to join...
View ArticleWhat to Watch Monday 10/6: U.S. premiere of 'Hunted' documentary
Tonight catch the U.S. television premiere of the documentary Hunted: The War Against Gays in Russia and an all new episode of Gotham.What to Watch: Monday, October 68:00pm: Gotham, FOX (1 hr) NEWOne...
View ArticleSCOTUS brings marriage equality to UT, OK, VA, WI, and IN
Today, the US Supreme Court denied hearings for all marriage equality cases before it. In an announcement released this morning, the Court stated that it would not consider cases in Utah, Oklahoma,...
View ArticleGLAAD Link - your round-up of LGBT headlines, October 6, 2014
Thank you for your interest in the top LGBT headlines. Today will be the final day that GLAAD Link will be published in its current form. To keep up to date with LGBT news and advocacy, check out...
View ArticleRegister to vote today, vote November 4
Voting is essential to our democratic process. It's particularly important for the LGBT community and the next few years are going to be critical. While marriage equality is quickly expanding, legal...
View ArticleMarriages already beginning in UT, OK, VA, soon in WI and IN
Following the Supreme Court's denial to hear marriage equality cases, five states' attorneys general, county clerks, and thousands of couples are preparing to mobilize.Virginia's Attorney General, Mark...
View ArticleCiting SCOTUS, Colorado begins marriage equality
The Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has stated that his state will now abide by the 10th Circuit Court's ruling granting marriage equality. Noting that the Supreme Court has denied a hearing for...
View ArticleDisney ABC Television Group launches #ChooseKindness campaign
As part of National Bullying Prevention month, Disney ABC Television Group is kicking off "Choose Kindness," a new anti-bullying campaign that will feature stars from Disney Channel, Disney XD and...
View ArticleTweet at GLAAD to see Adam Lambert sing live
In honor of Spirit Day, GLAAD is giving away pairs of tickets to three contest winners who will get to attend AT&T's Live Proud finale event, featuring an intimate live performance by Adam...
View Article"The Cheerios Effect" ad features gay dads and their daughter
A new Cheerios commercial celebrates "The Cheerios Effect" by sharing stories of love and connection. One of the ads features two dads, André and Jonathan, and their daughter Raphaëlle as they share...
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