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GLAAD @ Work: #5DaysOfEquality, international advocates, Tumblr highlights...
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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NY proposes regulation to end exclusion on Medicaid coverage for...
New York State has proposed a new regulation that would remove a long-standing exclusion on coverage for transgender-related healthcare under Medicaid. The exclusion has been in place since 1998 and...
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Southwest Airlines - making GLAAD's work a reality
GLAAD has been around for nearly 30 years, harnessing the power of the media to build support for LGBT equality. But our work would not be possible without the support of more than 100 corporate and...
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Justice Department moves to protect transgender employees
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Justice Department will now consider transgender workers as protected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 under Title VII. “This important shift...
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Get sporty! 2014 was a big year for LGBT inclusion in sports.
2014 has witnessed some of the biggest advances in LGBT inclusion in sports. The National Football League, National Basketball Association, Womens National Basketball Association, World Wrestling...
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The GLAAD Wrap: Shift by MSNBC, 'Cucumber' and 'Banana' coming to Logo,...
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) Janet Mock, author and transgender...
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VIDEO: Australian couples read your #5DaysOfEquality messages
Thanks to all of you who wished a happy anniversary to 31 Australian couples who were married one year ago, but had their marriages revoked.From December 7-12, 2013, Australia began granting marriage...
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Out artists who made their mark in 2014
2014 was a big year for LGBT advancements in music; artists both new and established came out, racked up legions of fans and critical acclaim, and made their voices heard on social issues. Check out...
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Must-See LGBT TV 12/21-27: Michael Sam documentary, 'Vicious' holiday special...
Grab the remote, set your DVR or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the highlights in LGBT on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in...
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2014's Most Intriguing LGBT Characters
There have been some notable improvements in the quantity of LGBT characters appearing in entertainment media over the past year, but it can't be claimed that all these new faces were particularly...
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Marriage Equality Victories in 2014
After 2013's SCOTUS ruling that struck down parts of the discriminatory "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA), 2014 saw great advancement for marriage equality in the United States as fifteen more states...
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Take a look at some GLAAD Southern Stories from 2014
This October, GLAAD launched Southern Stories to elevate the experiences of LGBT people in the US South. The initiative amplifies stories of LGBT individuals who are thriving in the South, as well as...
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GLAAD Global Voices stories from 2014
More than ever, LGBT advocacy took on an international flavor in 2014. Take a look at some of the biggest LGBT stories from 2014.RussiaTensions were already high in the months leading up to the Winter...
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GLAAD @ Work: Medicaid coverage, racial justice and LGBT movements in...
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. To subscribe, click here.NY proposes to end exclusion on Medicaid coverage for transgender-related healthcareNew York State has proposed...
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Don't miss the Michael Sam documentary and a special Oprah Prime this Saturday
This Saturday, the 90-minute documentary Michael Sam will premiere on OWN about the first out gay football player to be drafted into the NFL. The film will cover the NFL draft and Sam's on-screen kiss...
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Golden Globe nominated 'Pride' out on DVD and digital today
British film Pride is out on DVD and Blu Ray today, as well as digital services including Amazon Instant Video and iTunes. The film, which was recently nominated for a Golden Globe in Best Motion...
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FDA to revise ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
The Food and Drug Adminisration (FDA) announced today that it will recommend that the decades-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men be revised, according to The Associated Press. Rather...
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Ten Big Accomplishments in Spanish-Language and Latino Media in 2014
At GLAAD we are often asked how LGBT equality is doing in Latino USA and in Spanish-speaking countries. The answer isn't simple, not a thumbs up or thumbs down. It's instead complex, just like the...
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11 celebrities who came out in 2014
Everyone who comes out makes a difference, but those who live their lives in the public eye have the unique opportunity to influence the national conversation on LGBT acceptance. This year saw many...
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Must-See LGBT TV 12/28-1/3: Lily Tomlin 'Kennedy Center Honors,'...
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