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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

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

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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

GLAAD’s 20 Under 20 Class of 2023: Where Are They Now?

January 3, 202510 Mins Read

Historic LGBTQ Firsts in 119th Congress

January 1, 20257 Mins Read

ALOK Talks Trans Joy, Social Media Safety and the Absurdity of Societal Hatred in New Comedy Special, Documentary

December 20, 20244 Mins Read

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Gaming

It’s Ace Week!: Here Are Our Favorite Asexual Characters in Modern Television and Video Games

October 29, 20227 Mins Read

If you didn’t already know, this week (October 23-29) is Ace week, or Asexuality Awareness…

A New Normal: Two Gay Men Open Up About Life After Monkeypox (MPV)

October 28, 20227 Mins Read

Long after the lesions from a monkeypox (MPV) diagnosis have scabbed over and fallen off,…

Communities of Color

One week to election day. GLAAD and friends say, “Please vote!”

October 27, 20225 Mins Read

The LGBTQ community will likely determine the outcome of several races this election cycle, including…

Awards Season

The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Wendell & Wild’ and ‘Call Jane’ out today, new music from Ella Jane and Cakes da Killa, Gotham and Streamy awards announced, and more!

October 27, 20227 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.

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