HBO cancels 'Looking' and promises fans a finale special wrapping up the series
HBO has officially cancelled Looking after the comedy's second season wrapped up Sunday night, but the network has promised fans a finale special to wrap up the series. The GLAAD Media Award-nominated...
View ArticleSundance hit drama '52 Tuesdays' opens in NYC this Friday
Acclaimed Australian film 52 Tuesdays opens this Friday, March 27, at Quad Cinema in New York City. The directorial debut of Sophie Hyde, 52 Tuesdays tells the story of 16-year-old Billie as her mother...
View ArticleBrazilian show profiles leading advocates Toni Reis and David Harrad
Brazilian Toni Reis and partner David Harrad, originally from England, have been leading advocates in Brazil for many years. Among their achievements is forming the group Dignidade. A recent segment on...
View ArticleGLAAD @ Work: #glaadawards, Christianity and LGBT relationships, bisexual...
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. To subscribe, click here.Ross Murray pens piece on Christianity and LGBT acceptanceAfter the Presbyterian Church (USA) ratified the...
View ArticleThe GLAAD Wrap: Tom Ford set to direct again; 'Stonewall' gets US...
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) This week the critically acclaimed...
View ArticleMust-See LGBT TV 3/29-4/4: 'Weird Loners,' 'Younger' series premieres
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...
View ArticleOne simple graphic shows the anti-LGBT animus behind Indiana's new law
Yesterday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence went on This Week with George Stephanopoulos to defend the so-called 'Religious Freedom Restoration Act' that was passed and signed last week. During the course...
View ArticleThe United Nations has #GotYourBack and #ATuLado
The UN Assistant Secretary-General Ivan Šimonović and the UN Human Rights office have #GotYourBack. They posted the following photo on Twitter on Friday, with both #GotYourBack and #ATuLado. .@glaad...
View ArticleAshton Kutcher, Miley Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres and more celebs speak out...
Last week, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the so-called "Religious Freedom Restoration Act" into law which gives business owners license to discriminate against LGBT people. Several celebrities and...
View ArticleTake a look at the 2015 Trans 100 List
The 2015 Trans 100 list was announced last night at the third annual Trans 100 Live Event. It is a collection of 100 transgender leaders who are working to advance positive coverage of the community,...
View ArticleIndiana's largest newspaper says, "FIX THIS NOW"
This is today's front page of Indiana's largest newspaper. The Indianapolis Star is calling on Gov. Mike Pence to pass a human rights law that would protect LGBT resident of the state. The editorial...
View ArticleTransgender Day of Visibility celebrates the trans community
Today, March 31st, is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV). Started by Rachel Crandall in 2010, the day aims to celebrate those in the trans community, as well as raise awareness of the...
View Article'Revenge' star Nick Wechsler takes out 'Esquire' ad in support of GLAAD,...
As the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments later this month in cases from four states, LGBT ally and star of RevengeNick Wechsler took an ad out in the April issue of Esquire in...
View ArticleBrenda Sue Fulton selected as U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors Chairwoman
Yesterday, Brenda Sue Fulton became the first woman and first lesbian chair of the U.S. Military Academy Board of Visitors. Fulton graduated from West Point Military Academy in 1980, where she accepted...
View ArticleApril is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. #ItsOnUs to help prevent sexual...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is designed to raise awareness about sexual assault and how to prevent it. According to the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs, in 2013, “gay...
View ArticleHoney Maid, Banana Republic, NASCAR, and others let LGBT people in Indiana...
Last week, Indiana Governor Mike Pence signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a law that allows Indiana businesses to legally refuse service to LGBT people on the basis of religion. Since the...
View ArticleMedia misgenders transgender woman killed in NSA shooting
According to the Associated Press, a 27-year-old transgender woman, Mya Shawatza Hall, was killed by police at the National Security Agency while allegedly attempting to drive an SUV through a...
View ArticleBanana Republic President Andi Owen: We've #GotYourBack
Andi Owen, Global President of Banana Republic, is encouraging Banana Republic employees across the world to take a stand for acceptance as part of GLAAD’s #GotYourBack campaign.In a message to all...
View ArticleNY Boy Scouts Council hires openly gay Eagle Scout, defies BSA ban
The Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America has hired an openly gay Eagle Scout as an adult camp leader, despite the national leadership's lingering ban on openly LGBT adults. The Scout,...
View ArticleSexual Assault Awareness Month: What it means for the LGBT community
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month, we work to remember the often under-publicized effects of sexual assault and intimate partner violence on the LGBT community.According to the...
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