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Madonna to Accept Honor at the GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on Saturday, May 4 New York, NY, February 05, 2019 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ icon Madonna will accept the Advocate for Change Award at the […]

  Award Recipients at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York: Madonna, Andy Cohen, Pose, CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, Janelle Monáe, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, Boy Erased, and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Drag superstar Shangela hosted the New York event, with celebrity presenters including Sarah Jessica Parker, […]

[…] malicious misinformation about LGBTQ people on social media. Learn more here. *CONTENT WARNING* The example below includes a hateful term, phrases and imagery. “Transvestigation” Screenshot, “TRANSVESTIGATION OF MADONNA,” YouTube This hate-driven conspiracy theory emerged in early 2017 and is still widespread on YouTube. It falsely asserts that certain celebrities — from Madonna to Mike […]

[…] on Reddit. This trope is also another example of how hate and misinformation are often entwined together in a given meme or concept. “Transvestigation“ Screenshot, “TRANSVESTIGATION OF MADONNA,” YouTube This hate-driven conspiracy theory emerged in early 2017 and is still widespread on YouTube. It falsely asserts that certain celebrities — from Madonna to Mike Tyson to Melania Trump — are transgender and then “investigates” by offering fake pseudo-scientific “evidence.” This is a notable example of how transphobic hate actually impacts everyone — the targets of the harassment are cis celebrities. Content related to this form of anti-transgender hate runs rampant across all social media platforms, from crowd-sourced Facebook groups to tweets (like this one of Jennifer Aniston) to  YouTube compilations. The trope is especially widespread on YouTube. For example, the now private, 27-minute video entitled, “TRANSVESTIGATION of MADONNA — Undeniable PROOF!!! ‘SHE’ is a MAN!” constructs this conspiracy theory with a framing asserting that Madonna’s body-type is that of someone assigned male at birth. The video offers a faux-scientific analysis of the pop star’s anatomy which serves as a vehicle for a lengthy diatribe of dehumanizing anti-trans tropes and rhetoric. It should go without saying but we will say it: People should not be bullied and harassed with dehumanizing attacks on their bodies and identities. “Troon” Screenshot, Facebook The Online Hate Research and Education Project defines this derogatory anti-trans word as: “A slur used by transphobes to refer to and dehumanize transgender women. The term is a portmanteau of the words ‘trans’ and ‘goon,’ and carries the connotation that those accused of being ‘troons’ are using gender identity to hide sinister and potentially violent ends.” According to Harvard Cyberlaw Clinic instructor Alejandra Caraballo, the term first appeared on the Something Awful internet forum where users referred to themselves as “goons.” This usage became far more targeted and derisive on Kiwi Farms, a notorious anti-trans online forum known for mass-organized stalking, doxxing, stealing, and harassment, including prompting the suicides of three trans people targeted by members. The forum singled out trans and neurodivergent people as part of its harassment campaigns, which in some cases led to dangerous cases of “swatting,” where members would make false calls to law enforcement, who would show up armed to victims’ homes. (In September 2022, Cloudflare blocked the site, which signaled to other internet infrastructure providers that Kiwi Farms was a liability.) The term has reached even broader use in early 2023 as social media accounts that target trans people (such as the formerly-suspended but now re-platformed @Troonytoons Twitter/X account) use the term “troon” in their profile names as a signifier that they are focused on producing and circulating anti-trans content. The account targets trans people on Twitter/X by leaking personal information or calling for dogpiling campaigns, and often acts as a laundering service to push networked cyberstalking campaigns from Kiwi Farms to mainstream platforms. Conclusion There are many additional and ever-evolving examples of hate terms, tropes, memes, narratives, and rhetorical constructions that bad actors continue to develop and amplify. As GLAAD’s Social Media Safety Index has noted, influential accounts promote these terms with the intent of fear-mongering and pushing hate-driven conspiracy theories about LGBTQ people (which can also intersect with hate against other historically marginalized groups).  While a comprehensive list of such terms and tropes is beyond the scope of this project, some examples include:  “41%;” “Biological male/female;” “LGBTQ agenda;” Mischaracterizations of gender-affirming care for trans people and youth (including using terms like “sterilization,” “castration,” “mutilation”); “Parents’ rights;” “Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (ROGD);” “Social contagion;” “Trans terrorist;” “Transhausen by proxy;” “Transing;” “Womanface.” These are just a few examples of anti-LGBTQ online hate and disinformation. Every term and concept should be evaluated in context. For instance, LGBTQ people and allies may use hashtags with hate terms as counterspeech, or slurs such as “tranny” or “dyke” may be used self-referentially to reclaim them. This guide will be updated on an ongoing basis. Please see the latest GLAAD Social Media Safety Index report for a deeper exploration of the current social media landscape for LGBTQ people, including GLAAD’s recommendations and thought leadership in the field. How to Report Anti-LGBTQ Online Hate Speech and Harassment Every major social media platform has policies which prohibit hate and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics, including sexual orientation and gender identity. To learn how to report potentially violative content, check out GLAAD’s LGBTQ Digital Safety Guide, which includes basic tips on helping our community be more safe online. A Note of Acknowledgement GLAAD is grateful to the many organizations and individuals doing this important work. We especially want to acknowledge the team at Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center and the ADL’s Hate On Display™: Hate Symbols Database, which has served as a model for this project. Recent Work All Social Media Platforms Should Have Policy Prohibitions Against Harmful So-Called “Conversion Therapy” Content February 29, 2024 2023 Year in Review: Anti-LGBTQ Online Hate and Disinformation January 4, 2024 All Social Media Platform Policies Should Recognize Targeted Misgendering and Deadnaming as Hate Speech December 11, 2023 GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis to Mark Zuckerberg: “Denounce the scourge of violent anti-trans hate content on Meta as at odds with your company values.” September 14, 2023 Meta and Twitter Refuse Action on ‘Libs of TikTok’ Posts As Doctors and Staff of Boston Children’s Hospital Receive Death Threats August 19, 2022 Twitter Adds ‘Know The Facts’ Info Panel on Monkeypox (MPV) Searches But Meta, TikTok, YouTube Refuse to Take Action August 15, 2022 1 2 Next View all Social Media Safety Program articles, press releases, and resources >>> 2023 Social Media Safety Index & Platform Scorecard LGBTQ Digital Safety Guide Social Media Safety Program All Social Media Platforms Should Have Policy Prohibitions Against Harmful So-Called […]

  MADONNA TO RECEIVE ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE AWARD FROM ANDERSON COOPER AND ANDY COHEN TO RECEIVE VITO RUSSO AWARD FROM SARAH JESSICA PARKER  Additional guests include Emmy & Golden Globe Award-winner Rachel Brosnahan, Winnie Harlow, Don Lemon, Samantha Bee, Emmy Award-winning Ryan Murphy and the cast of FX’s “Pose” Logo to Broadcast 30th Anniversary […]

[…]     A post shared by boygenius (@xboygeniusx) 8.) Bob the Drag Queen, winner of season eight of RuPaul’s Drag Race, was announced as a special guest on Madonna’s upcoming world tour this week. Following the surprising cancellation of the Sibling Rivalry tour, Bob’s show with Drag Race All-Stars 4 winner Monet X Change, fans expected […]

[…] violence, discrimination and harassment targeted against LGBT individuals everywhere. Russia’s law is harmful to LGBT individuals and families, and it’s harmful to a diverse society.” Pop icon Madonna expressed her opinions about Russia’s anti-LGBT laws during a 2012 concert in St. Petersburg, during which she encouraged her audience to “show your love and appreciation […]

[…] trans representation in the media at the 2012 GLAAD Media Awards in New York: Ricky Martin accepts the Vito Russo Award at the 2011 GLAAD Media Awards: Madonna presents Anderson Cooper with the Vito Russo Award at the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards: Continue to follow @GLAAD on Twitter throughout the day to see more […]