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GLAAD @ Work: Indiana's new law, Bob Jones' apology, transgender roles in...
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. To subscribe, click here.One simple graphic shows the anti-LGBT animus behind Indiana's new lawIndiana Governor Mike Pence has repeatedly...
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Georgia's own 'license to discriminate' bill dies at the end of the...
The Georgia legislative session ended without passing a bill that would have legalized discrimination against the LGBT community. Much like Indiana and Arkansas, Georgia was considering a 'license to...
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GLAAD calls on President Obama and media to address LGBT safety in Jamaica
GLAAD has joined 20 other LGBT and human rights organizations in urging President Obama to address the persecution of LGBT people in Jamaica during his upcoming visit to the country. President Obama...
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The GLAAD Wrap: ABC Family orders 'Mortal Instruments' series, 'It Takeis...
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) Bisexual True Blood actress Anna...
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Must-See LGBT TV 4/5-11: 'Grey's Anatomy' at a special time; all new episodes...
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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Momastery tells LGBT people why she's #GotYourBack in a powerful post on her...
Writer Glennon Doyle Melton has penned a powerful essay for her website Momastery in which she goes into the reasons she, as a woman of faith, supports the LGBT community. In a post titled "I support...
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Michael Sam eliminated from 'Dancing With the Stars' after an emotional final...
After an emotional performance on Monday's Dancing With the Stars, Michael Sam, the NFL's first openly gay player, was eliminated from the competition. Sam danced a rumba to the song "Not My Father's...
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Department of Justice supports gender-affirming medical care for trans inmates
On Friday, a landmark statement was issued by the Department of Justice (DoJ), which states that transgender inmates have a right to be treated for their gender dysphoria. The decision stems from a...
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Dominican presidential candidate disparages LGBT people during appearances in...
Dominican LGBT advocates and allies in the United States are calling on Hipolito Mejia, former president and pre-candidate for their home country's presidency to apologize for disparaging anti-gay...
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INTERVIEW: Atlanta's Terry Guest: "I hope people learn how necessary the LGBT...
Actor's Express, a theater based in Atlanta, GA, is currently in production of Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet. Written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, Marcus is the coming-of-age tale of a young...
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VIDEO: Sarah Kate Ellis urges Irish to vote for marriage equality
GLAAD is adding its voice to the growing chorus asking Irish citizens to vote yes for marriage equality. With a new video, posted to the Irish marriage equality web site, www.votewithus.org, GLAAD's...
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GLAAD @ Work: Indiana, Georgia, President Obama in Jamaica, and more
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. To subscribe, click here.Banana Republic, Honey Maid, NASCAR, and others let LGBT people in Indiana know they've #GotYourBackAfter...
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VIDEO: Discovery Life Channel partners with GLAAD to tell LGBT people we've...
In the lead-up to Discovery Life Channel’s world premiere of "New Girls on the Block" (Saturday, April 11 at 10/9c) -- the first series to embed with a group of female friends in the transgender...
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White House announces support for ban on so-called "conversion" therapy
The White House announced on Wednesday that the "Administration supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors." The statement, posted to the White House blog by Senior Advisor to the...
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WATCH: Netflix releases 'Orange is the New Black,' 'Grace and Frankie' trailers
This morning, Netflix released the first trailer for the new comedy Grace and Frankie. The 13-episode half hour series focuses on archenemies Frankie (out actress Lily Tomlin) and Grace (Jane Fonda)...
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40 years of pride conference to bring together LGBT leaders from around the...
The 40 years of pride conference is scheduled to bring together a diverse group of LGBT leaders from around the globe this summer.Leaders will gather to "inspire and strengthen each other, build skills...
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WATCH: Jill Soloway talks about "Transparent" and the trans community on Ellen
Today, 'Transparent' creator Jill Soloway was interviewed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, talking about the show and the major impact it has had in the media. As the show features a trans character in the...
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Report shows lack of network news coverage of transgender stories
This week, Media Matters for America released a report on the lack of coverage from national media outlets on transgender-related stories. Specifically, the report looks at coverage over the first two...
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The GLAAD Wrap: 'Looking' film to shoot this fall; George Takei releases web...
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) Tony-nominee and out actor Andrew...
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VIDEO: "The Homestretch" highlights the struggles and triumphs of homeless youth
The PBS national broadcast premiere of The Homestretch is this April 13th on Independent Lens. The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they navigate going to school, graduating and pursuing...
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