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Project 2025 Exposed

Find out the Truth about the Right-Wing’s Planned Takeover of the Federal Government

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Visibility Perceptions in Advertising Report

GLAAD surveyed 200 decision-makers from advertisers and agencies to understand perceptions, commitments, and challenges to featuring LGBTQ people in advertising.

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Studio Responsibility Index

GLAAD's Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) maps the quantity, quality and diversity LGBTQ characters in films released by ten major motion picture distributors during the 2023 calendar year.

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State of HIV Stigma Report

This marks the fifth year that we have tracked Americans’ knowledge and attitudes around HIV and HIV stigma. Learn more about our findings.

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Accelerating Acceptance

As the LGBTQ community continues to expand and become more visible, the 2024 Accelerating Acceptance study reveals...

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Social Media Safety Index (SMSI)

Provides recommendations for the industry at large and reports on LGBTQ user safety across the six major platforms: TikTok, YouTube, X/Twitter, and Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

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Tell New York Times to Stop Misinformation

Join 100+ organizations and leaders in calling on the New York Times to improve their coverage of transgender people.

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Happening Now

LGBTQ Advocates Rally as Lawmakers Target Trans Georgians on Day One of Legislative Session

January 14, 20256 Mins Read

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MSNBC’s Chris Hayes on the Truth about Transgender People, and the Lies of Cynical Culture Wars

January 13, 20254 Mins Read

Fact Sheet for Reporters – Term to Avoid: “Transgenderism”

January 10, 20252 Mins Read

Fact Sheet for Reporters: Transgender Participation in Sports

January 9, 20255 Mins Read

State Legislatures Reconvene to Consider 2025 LGBTQ-Related Bills

January 9, 20255 Mins Read

Fact Sheet for Reporters: Debunking “Trans Terrorism” and Other False Claims in High-Profile Crimes

January 8, 20252 Mins Read

LGBTQ Advocates Work to Expand Access, Prepare Communities for Upcoming Anti-LGBTQ Agenda in Washington

January 7, 20258 Mins Read

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WATCH: Erika Jayne Celebrates Late Gay Cousin And Queer Community: “LGBTQ People Are A Big Part Of The World,” Vegas Residency ‘Bet It All On Blonde’

April 26, 20233 Mins Read

https://youtu.be/Y7OaUUBc8e8 Like the queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15, Erika Jayne is entering a new era. The…

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UPDATED Report: Drag Events Faced More than 160 Protests and Significant Threats Since Early 2022

April 25, 202310 Mins Read

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is…

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Inside UTA and GLAAD’s Communities of Color and Media Department’s Private Screening of ‘Not Looking’ in LA

April 24, 20232 Mins Read

By: Chris Rengifo, Contributing Writer On Monday, April 17th, GLAAD’s Communities of Color & Media…

Entertainment

Must-See LGBTQ TV: New seasons of ‘Somebody Somewhere’ and ‘Awkwafina is Nora from Queens’; midseason premiere of ‘Firefly Lane’

April 23, 20233 Mins Read

Grab the remote, set your DVR, or queue up your streaming service of choice! GLAAD is bringing you the LGBTQ highlights on TV this week. Check back every Sunday for up-to-date coverage in LGBTQ-inclusive programming on TV.

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WATCH: Frankie Grande Reveals he Borrowed Shangela’s Dress for “Summoning Sylvia” Drag Scene

April 21, 20234 Mins Read

Frankie Grande is not only a new GLAAD Board member, but also stars in…

Awards Season

The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ and ‘Beau is Afraid’ in theaters, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8’ cast reveal, new music from MUNA, and more!

April 21, 20237 Mins Read

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.