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Twitter notables react to Sam Smith's big night at the Grammy Awards
Last night, the 57th Annual Grammy Awards was a big night for Sam Smith, which in turn was a big night for the LGBT community. Sam Smith became the first openly gay artist to win the Grammy award for...
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PHOTOS: Marriage equality comes to Alabama
Despite some last-minute legal resistance, marriages for loving and committed same-sex couples have commenced in Alabama. However, some counties in Alabama continue to refuse to issue marriage licenses...
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Photos: Take a look at GLAAD around Creating Change
GLAAD staff was all over the annual Creating Change conference in Denver this last week. We were fortunate to meet with several LGBT organizational partners, do presentations on using the media to...
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Unique returns to 'Glee' with 200-person transgender choir to support Coach...
This Friday’s new Glee episode, “Transitioning,” will see the return of New Directions trans alumna Unique (Alex Newell) who sings “I Know Where I’ve Been” from Hairspray with a 200-person trans choir...
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Slovakia's referendum on homophobic discrimination has failed
This Saturday, February 7, 2015, Slovakia held a referendum that could have led to a significant step backwards in terms of tolerance and LGBT rights in the country. If successful, the referendum would...
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NJ judge to "ex-gay" programs: Being LGBT is not a disorder
Today, a New Jersey judge ruled that so-called "ex-gay" programs can't represent that being LGBT is a disorder in marketing materials. This is a part of a lawsuit that "ex-gay" survivors and the...
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GLAAD @ Work: Poll shows path ahead for LGBT acceptance, Creating Change, and...
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. To subscribe, click here.New GLAAD report maps long road to full LGBT acceptance, despite historic legal advancesWith 37 states having...
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Highlighting the #glaadawards nominees: Outstanding Film - Wide Release
Here are the nominees for Outstanding Film, Wide Release at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards:The Imitation Game - The Weinstein Company2014 film The Imitation Game features the story of British...
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Laverne Cox cast as trans attorney in new CBS legal pilot 'Doubt'
Laverne Cox has been cast as transgender attorney Cameron Wirth in the new CBS legal procedural pilot Doubt. While Cox already made Hollywood history last year when she became the first transgender...
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A is for Asexual, Agender, Aromantic
Yesterday, GLAAD launched #GotYourBack, a campaign that empowers LGBT people and their allies to speak out in support of their LGBT friends, family, and coworkers. As we work to create a world where...
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GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis talks acceptance with MSNBC's Thomas...
Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD's President and CEO, appeared on Shift/MSNBC's "Out There with Thomas Roberts," alongside GLAAD Board of Director Co-Chair and transgender advocate Jenny Boylan, and Transparent...
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Join faith leaders to call for LGBT equality at the Texas state capitol
On Tuesday, clergy and faith leaders from across the state will gather at the Texas Capitol to issue calls – rooted in faith and Texas values – for an end to discrimination based on sexual orientation...
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Picture of gay couple wins the World Press Photo Contest
The winners of the 58th World Press Photo Contest were announced today in Amsterdam. The winner of the World Press Photo of the Year captures an intimate moment of two gay men, Jon and Alex, and is...
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GLAAD Black History Month profile: the Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey
Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey is the first out black lesbian ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. She currently serves as board member of Reconciling Ministries Network and as a clinical assistant...
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Deadly homophobia and transphobia take victims in Peru and Brazil
In Iquitos, Peru a young 12-year-old boy took his life, victim of harassment from his stepfather and classmates, according to press and our friends at the Comunidad Homosexual de Esperanza para la...
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The GLAAD Wrap: Paleyfest panels announced; Billy Eichner signs TV deal;...
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)Pass The Light is out now in...
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Oregon's Kate Brown will become America's first ever openly bisexual governor
On Wednesday, Kate Brown will take office as Oregon's governor. She will make history as the nation's first ever openly bisexual sitting governor, the only openly LGBT state governor at the moment, and...
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14 photos of Alabama same-sex couples guaranteed to warm your heart this...
It's been a big week in Alabama! Despite some last-minute legal resistance, marriages for loving and committed same-sex couples have commenced in the state. Our friends at Equality Alabama were posting...
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Must-See LGBT TV 2/15-21: A 'Glee' wedding and more!
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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Channing Tatum to present Roland Emmerich with Stephen F. Kolzak Award at...
Writer, producer, director, and philanthropist Roland Emmerich will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on March 21, 2015, it...
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