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[…] In that role, Adams will helm GLAAD’s longstanding work to increase the quantity and quality of transgender representation in news, entertainment, and digital media. “Improving the way transgender people are portrayed in entertainment media and in the news is critical to accelerating acceptance,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “As someone who has […]

Earlier this Month, Twitter Covertly Removed Section of Hateful Conduct Policy Protecting Transgender People from Targeted Misgendering and Deadnaming GLAAD: “Twitter’s decision to covertly roll back its longtime policy is the latest example of just how unsafe the company is for users and advertisers alike.” (Tuesday, April 18, 2023) – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, […]

[…] González, Jazz Jennings, Jamie Margolin, and Sarah Rose Huckman, among others New York, NY – Monday, June 22, 2020 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today revealed its inaugural Rising Stars 20 Under 20 list, spotlighting twenty young LGBTQ people, ages 20 and under, who […]

GLAAD: “This bill and similar measures across dozens of states are unnecessary and harmful to all young people. Lawmakers must stop targeting the most vulnerable people in their states. They are sending a terrible message that hurts kids and threatens their states’ economies.”

[…] lifesaving for trans youth. More than 225 anti-LGBTQ bills have been filed in the first three months of 2022. 65 percent of those bills were focused on transgender people, mostly transgender youth. These laws would negatively impact access to medical care for transgender people, LGBTQ discussions in classrooms, social and family services, and student sports, […]

[…] determined to silence her. “Government representation is essential for LGBTQ+ community members who rarely see themselves reflected in positions of power, especially in conservative states like Montana. Transgender people must be part of the conversations about their lives.” In the past few months, a number of additional elected officials and/or protestors at state capitals have […]

[…] facts and free of human rights violations. We also hope that individuals using the Internet and social media will understand the seriousness of the issues faced by transgender people, whether they are openly transgender or not, and the complexity of the matter, and keep to messages that are respectful and they are mindful of how […]

[…] for its legacy of LGBTQ journalism over the past 35 years New York, NY – Thursday, January 28, 2021 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today the nominees for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Actress Josie Totah (Peacock’s Saved By The Bell), actor […]