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Pope Francis reportedly welcomed a transgender man from Spain to the Vatican
According to several news outlets, Pope Francis reportedly welcomed a Spanish transgender man and his fiancé to the Vatican. The newspaper Hoy, from the Extremadura region of Spain, tells the story of...
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"We Shall Not Be Removed" sparks discussion about HIV/AIDS among black gay...
The impact of HIV/AIDS on black gay and bisexual men cannot be ignored. That is why AIDS United invites all who work to end HIV/AIDS in the United States. As a part of its policy and advocacy mission,...
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Mormon hierarchy calls for freedom to ignore laws that protect LGBT people...
Leaders from the Church of Latter Day Saints, or the Mormons, held a press conference today, stating that the church would support non-discrimination laws that protect LGBT people. However, in return,...
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Latina baker says no to hate speech
The show "Al Rojo Vivo" recently profiled Marjorie Silva, the owner of Azucar Bakery and Peruvian Cafe in Denver, Colorado. Silva refused to write a message that essentially said "God hates gays" on a...
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Bryan Fischer's statements prove a liability for American Family Association,...
Bryan Fischer, whose inflammatory statements have been documented through GLAAD's Commentator Accountability Project, has gone too far for his employer, the American Family Association (AFA). Leaders...
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Wording of Irish marriage equality referendum has strong support, but...
With the referendum on marriage equality coming up this May in Ireland, GLAAD is bringing your attention to the campaign for marriage equality in that country. Last week we brought attention to the...
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Equality Federation's #discriminationexists campaign educates, goes viral
Equality Federation has dedicated this week to demonstrating that #DiscriminationExists in conjunction with 43 statewide LGBT groups to educate the country on the many lingering legal hurdles for LGBT...
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Ukraine turns down the Russian-style anti-gay propaganda bill
The relationship between Russia and Ukraine has been very complex following the 2014 Russian annexation of Crimean. Two years ago, when the relations were more cooperative, Ukrainian parliament members...
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Chile approves civil unions
Advocates in Chile are celebrating after civil unions were approved Jan. 28. Chile's President, Michelle Bachelet, has said she would sign the legislation which has been in the works for several years....
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Story shines light on abuse faced by transgender immigrant being held in male...
The Huffington Post's Roque Planas did an excellent article on transgender immigrant Nicoll Hernández-Polanco, who is being held in an all-male detention center. Planas writes: "Advocates say that...
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Ask them anything: Lance Bass and Michael Turchin answer your questions on...
The E! special Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding premieres next Thursday night. Ahead of the special, Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin will be participating in a Reddit AMA and...
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Media continues disrespectful reporting as transgender women of color are...
Last week, GLAAD reached out to several news outlets in Norfolk, Virginia, about their inaccurate and offensive coverage of Lamia Beard, a Black transgender woman who was killed in a shooting. Lamia,...
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The GLAAD Wrap: 'Ghostbusters' cast revealed; Jim Parsons on Broadway;...
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) News broke earlier this week that...
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If you're a beautiful LGBT couple that got married in a beautiful place, send...
For the third year in a row, the US Department of the Interior is calling on couples to submit photos and videos of their proposals or weddings that took place in National Parks, Wildlife Refuges, and...
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Michael Sam and Coca-Cola target online hate with #MakeItHappy Super Bowl ad...
Coca-Cola’s 2015 Super Bowl ad campaign, #MakeItHappy, targets online hate and includes special extended highlight videos released this week from four stars dedicated to spreading happiness online,...
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Nashville megachurch (and Carrie Underwood's church) declares full acceptance...
Three years ago, American Idol winner and country superstar, Carrie Underwood spoke to The Independent in support of marriage equality. Raised Baptist, Underwood cited her faith as a reason for her...
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Model and actress Patricia Velasquez comes out in new memoir
Former top model Patricia Velasquez is publishing a memoir in which she discusses coming out as a lesbian. Straight Walk: A Supermodel’s Journey to Finding Her Truth will be published by Post Hill...
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Must-See LGBT TV 2/1-7: Lance Loves Michael; 'Red Band Society' series finale
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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Former 'ex-gay' poster boy competes in Cutthroat Kitchen
Many might remember John Paulk as the former poster boy for the so-called "ex-gay" movement. He was once on the cover of Newsweek Magazine with his then-wife Ann under the headline, "Gay for Life?" The...
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Church of England Evangelical leader Jayne Ozanne comes out, renounces her...
In an interview with the Christian Today, Jayne Ozanne, Church of England Leader, has come out. In the past, Ozanne partnered with the strict Orthodox wing of the Church opposing accepting views of...
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