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[…] people, but to protect it.  Attorney General James also broke news to attendees that the Nassau County Supreme Court struck down County Executive Blakeman’s executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ and women’s sports at county-run facilities.   “As the New York State Attorney General, it is my job to ensure […]

[…] when it comes to LGBTQ acceptance and safety. We have record-high support for LGBTQ equality, yet we live in an unsafe America for LGBTQ people, especially for transgender people. As we strive to embody the pluralistic values and ideals we all believe in — we know we are all stronger together.” — GLAAD President and […]

[…] director of OutFront Minnesota, the state’s largest LGBTQ advocacy organization, celebrated the win, one of several initiatives passed in the state this year including requiring coverage of transgender health care from public and private insurance plans, ending LGBTQ panic defense, and expanding access to PEP/PrEP HIV prevention medicine. “We believe that everyone should have […]

[…] equality. On Spirit Day they’re advocating for the end of bullying against LGBTQ youth. Spirit Day is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth, to live their lives in their truth and authenticity. “To go purple on Spirit Day is important for me, because I want to […]

[…] are the LGBTQ laws and policies in place? Disappointingly, Florida still has LGBTQ relationship and HIV/AIDS criminalization laws on the books. It also has discriminatory laws regarding transgender exclusions from sports. On a more positive note, Floridians may update their names and gender markers on official documents such as driver’s licenses. Florida also has […]

[…] unique stories that audiences have not yet seen. Hollywood film most notably falls behind other forms of media in its portrayal – or lack thereof – of transgender characters. For the second year, GLAAD found one trans-inclusive mainstream film and, again, the character existed solely as a punchline. Paramount’s Zoolander 2 included Benedict Cumberbatch […]

[…] LGBTQ issue. LGBTQ people can and do get pregnant and need reproductive health care. Many of the same states with abortion bans also have enacted bans on transgender health care. Harris’ abortion record includes: Promising to restore rights with law: “When Congress passes the law to restore reproductive freedoms, as President of the United […]

[…] ever. This year, GLAAD is incredibly proud to recognize and honor an expanded ten games for their fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community and the issues that affect LGBTQ peoples’ lives. Without further ado, here is a breakdown of the ten nominees for Outstanding Video Game […]