What's happening to LGBT people in Europe?
Over the period of my internship at GLAAD, I have been tracking and reporting on anti-gay tendencies occurring across Europe with a growing frequency. One week I am reporting on a referendum in...
View ArticleUpfronts 2015: See what LGBT-inclusive shows are coming to broadcast TV
Last week, the five broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX, and NBC) held their annual upfronts event to present their upcoming fall and midseason lineups to press and advertisers. During this week...
View ArticleScenes from IDAHOT 2015 around the world
This Sunday, thousands of advocates and LGBT allies from around the world celebrated the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia in an attempt to draw the attention to the...
View ArticleNew York Attorney General to educate medical providers on transgender care
On Friday, May 15th, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced an initiative which will make accessing healthcare more equal for transgender New Yorkers. Under Schneiderman, The Civil...
View ArticleMaya tells Rick that she's transgender on "The Bold and the Beautiful"
On today's episode of The Bold & the Beautiful, Maya Avant disclosed to her boyfriend Rick Forrester that she is a transgender woman.The show revealed to the audience in March that Maya, an...
View ArticleWill love and commitment win in Ireland this Friday? Advocates want the Irish...
On Friday, Ireland will become the first country to hold a nation-wide referendum for marriage equality. This is a big deal. A really big deal. Ireland isn't the first country to have marriage...
View ArticleLGBT gaming documentary 'Gaming in Color' is available on demand now
The new documentary Gaming in Color is available through your favorite on demand services (including iTunes and Amazon) today! Gaming in Color explores the LGBT gaming community, events like the GX...
View ArticleGLAAD @ Work: GLAAD responds to E! 'About Bruce' special, advocacy in...
GLAAD's Weekly Update on News, Entertainment and Online Media. Â To subscribe, click here.GLAAD responds to E!'s special Keeping Up with the Kardashians: About BruceOn Sunday, GLAAD responded to E!'s...
View ArticleHey Ireland, we've #GotYourBack
On Friday, Ireland will become the first country to hold a nation-wide referendum for marriage equality. Ireland isn't the first country to achieve marriage equality, but many will be watching to see...
View Article'Younger' stars Hilary Duff and Sutton Foster have #GotYourBack
Actresses Hilary Duff and Sutton Foster, stars of the new TV Land comedy Younger, have partnered with GLAAD to tell the LGBT community they've #GotYourBack. Younger follows Liza (Foster), a...
View ArticleBoy Scouts President: Continued ban on gay leaders "cannot be sustained"
It was announced today that Robert Gates, the president of the Boy Scouts of America, has urged, in the interest of preserving the BSA's autonomy and longevity,for a revision of the organization's ban...
View ArticleVenezuelan PSA uses fun message to challenge homophobia
In Venezuela, Fundación Reflejos has created a great new PSA showing various pairs of buddies who share the same interests, like tattoos or super heroes eventually revealing, through captions, that one...
View ArticleVoting for marriage equality is underway in Ireland
The polls are open in Ireland, and people are lined up in droves to vote YES for marriage equality. If passed, Ireland will become the first to pass marriage equality through a national...
View ArticleThe GLAAD Wrap: Weinstein buys 'Three Generations,' Wolfe to release 'The...
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) The Weinstein Company has acquired...
View ArticleMichael Sam signs with the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes
Out football player Michael Sam has signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL), it was announced today. He has signed a two-year deal and will wear number 94 for the team....
View ArticleIreland makes history as first country to vote for marriage equality nation-wide
The votes have been cast and marriage equality is now the law of the land in Ireland. According to the Associated Press, after historically high voter turnout, Irish voters approved a nation-wide...
View ArticleMust-See LGBT TV 5/24-30: 'The Island' series premiere, new 'Orphan Black'...
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 ArticleTAKE ACTION: Join Clemson students calling on football coach to bow out of...
LGBT and allied Clemson University students are calling on Clemson football coach, Dabo Swinney to bow out of an upcomimg anti-LGBT fundraiser. Swinney is scheduled to appear at a June 2 fundraiser for...
View ArticleGay priest removed from Seton Hall breaks his silence to Outsports
Outsports has spoken with Warren Hall, the former Seton Hall chaplain who was removed from his position for posting a NOH8 photo on his Facebook page. In the wide-ranging interview, Hall spoke about...
View ArticleAfter calls from Clemson community, Coach Swinney bows out of anti-LGBT event
After students and alumni at Clemson University in South Carolina started a Change.org petition asking Clemson head football coach, Dabo Swinney to bow out of an upcoming anti-LGBT fundraiser, Swinney...
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