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VIDEO: Westfield Group and shoppers build a tower of strength for LGBT youth

Throughout California, Westfield Group got shoppers to build "a tower of strength" in support of LGBT youth everywhere. This was just part of how one of the world's largest shopping center portfolios...

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Great Britain's Channel 4 shines a spotlight on vigilante anti-LGBT groups

Just as the world tunes into the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Great Britain's Channel 4 aired a documentary that looks at the anti-LGBT vigilante groups that have been...

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"Gay Propaganda" book shares true testimonies of life and love in Russia

Russia's anti-gay "propaganda" law has sparked international discussion about its blatant, violating attempt to completely silence the LGBT community in Russia. The upcoming book Gay Propaganda, edited...

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What to Watch Weekend 2/7-9: Alice Walker on 'American Masters;' new episodes...

This weekend catch all new episodes of American Masters, Black Sails, Downton Abbey, Shameless, Girls and Looking.What to Watch: Friday, February 79:00pm: American Masters, PBS (1.5 hrs) NEWThe...

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As Olympics begin, LGBT advocates arrested in St Petersburg

On the Opening Day of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games, four LGBT activists including a pregnant woman got arrested in St Petersburg. The activists held a banner which said: "Discrimination is...

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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, February 7, 2014

Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL2 out of 3 LGBT Australian young people still experience bullying in 2014 - Gay...

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Blondie stands with LGBT Russians, turns down Olympics concert offer

Debbie Harry, lead singer of iconic rock band Blondie, today shared an offer she got to perform a concert during the Sochi Winter Olympics. She passed on the offer because of Russia's oppressive...

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VIDEO: UN's Ban Ki-moon says we must oppose arrests, discrimination of LGBTI...

United Nations' Secretary General Ban Ki-moon addressed the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) general assembly, urging for action in defense of the LGBT community. This year, Ban carried the...

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VIDEO: AT&T tells CNBC it was "very important" to stand with LGBT Russians

This morning, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson spoke with CNBC about his company's recent statement supporting the LGBT community in Russia."We've always also been big supporters of equality in all...

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Chevrolet premieres ads with gay families during Olympics Opening Ceremony

The world of advertising is finally making LGBT inclusion in mainstream ads a priority.Tonight, during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics, Chevrolet - one of the world's largest car...

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GLAAD partners with Gay Games to present an LGBT inclusive sporting event

As the Winter Olympics are about to begin under a cloud of anti-LGBT violence and protest, GLAAD is proud to announce its partnership with a much more inclusive sporting event, the 2014 Gay Games....

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Meet Pavel Lebedev, the LGBT advocate who raised rainbow visibility alongside...

While the world will be watching the Olympic Games in Sochi, GLAAD will continue to raise the profile of LGBT Russians, as a resource to the mainstream media to continue to include Russia's anti-LGBT...

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Model Carmen Carrera profiled on CNN's In The Spotlight

CNN profiled model Carmen Carrera on their in-depth profile seriesIn the Spotlight as she prepped for her first international photo spread with Glamour UK. Carmen first made headlines as a fiery...

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What to Watch Monday 2/10: All new episodes of 'The Fosters,' 'Lost Girl,'...

Tonight catch all new episodes of The Fosters, Teen Wolf and Lost Girl.What to Watch: Monday, February 109:00pm: The Fosters, ABC Family (1 hr) NEWCallie is haunted by painful memories as she visits...

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PolicyMic Gives us 9 reasons to love openly gay snowboarder Belle Brockhoff

PolicyMic has provided a profile on the openly gay Australian Olympian, Belle Brockhoff.Sometimes called "Australia's most vocal athlete about Russia's anti-gay propaganda laws in the lead up to the...

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GLAAD Link - your daily round-up of LGBT news, February 10, 2014

Today's top LGBT news headlines. For more news updated throughout the day, visit www.glaad.org. NATIONAL/INTERNATIONALMarcus Brandon seeks to become first out black congressman - Washington...

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PHOTOS: Boy Scout mom Jennifer Tyrrell honored by Family Equality Council and...

The Family Equality Council honored LGBT advocate Jennifer Tyrrell over the weekend during its 10th Annual Los Angeles Awards Dinner. Jennifer and her partner Alicia also got to take a well-deserved...

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GLAAD speaks with Oscar nominated director Jason Cohen about 'Facing Fear'

The story of Matthew Boger and Tim Zaal has been told many times before in articles and television shows, which is a testament to its lasting appeal and impact.  When he was 13 years old, Boger was...

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Bisexual speed skater takes home the gold in Sochi

The Netherlands' speed skater Ireen Wüst, who is open about being bisexual, won first place Sunday in the 3,000-meter competition in Sochi bringing home the gold medal. Ireen is one of several LGBT...

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Support pours in for openly gay NFL hopeful Michael Sam

Michael Sam made a splash in the sports world over the weekend when the University of Missouri football player became one of the first openly LGBT NFL prospects. Athletes, commentators, classmates, and...

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