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[…] terms, tropes, and concepts that are used to harass, attack, and spread 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 […]

[…] The book, released through Fortress Press, is a comprehensive guide that encourages Christians to live out their call to advocacy through their own experiences and through their belief. This advocacy isn’t exclusive to the LGBTQ community, but it is inclusive due to Ross’ extensive presence in LGBTQ movement work. “The mindset and skills,” as […]

[…] There are now many powerful reports and studies devoted to these issues, some of the most significant of the past year are showcased here. The report summaries below offer an invaluable overview of the current landscape for LGBTQ safety, privacy, and expression online. We urge everyone, especially platform leadership and executives, to read the […]

[…] these changes and find their nearest community blood center at glaad.org/summerofgiving. The campaign will run from Tuesday, May 28, 2024, through National Blood Donation Day on Wednesday, Septem ber 4, 2024, in recognition of the critical need for blood donations during the summer months. Despite the ongoing demand for blood products, donations typically decline during […]

[…] Understanding Transgender Healthcare & Wellness.” Hall is a trans advocate and consultant working to correct misinformation often produced by media outlets about trans lives. The panel will be composed of trans health care experts based in Oklahoma and Texas and will be streamed Sunday, May 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm CST through a Zoom webinar to maintain […]

[…] LGBTQ people, a global terror alert, and demonizing rhetoric online running rampant and unchecked, the tide is shifting: So far, more than 200 of these bills have been defeated, while two dozen were signed into law. Federal courts in at least seven states have ruled against bans on healthcare for transgender people or blocked […]

[…] and queer (LGBTQ) people and GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, are responding to the results of Tuesday’s Texas House District 146 Democratic Primary runoff between LGBTQ candidate Lauren Ashley Simmons and incumbent Shawn Thierry, who had voted for anti-LGBTQ legislation during the last state legislative session.  As of Tuesday, Simmons held […]

[…] access quality education and enter the workforce afterward. Statement from Brad Pritchett (he/him), Deputy Director of Equality Texas: “The Texas landscape is vast and diverse, ranging from beaches to deserts, mountains to swamplands. The Texas community is just as rich and varied. Our neighbors add so much value to our lives by bringing their […]