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[…] eligible Americans are not registered to vote. Now is the time register, or check your registration status if you’re currently registered. LGBTQ Americans are on track to become one of the fastest growing voting blocs in the country, as the segment of the U.S. adult population who are LGBTQ continues to grow. Polling and […]

[…] LGBTQ people. “Dance is the universal language,” co-host Julianne Hough told GLAAD. “We can dance and celebrate and grieve and cry through our expressions, through our body.” Hough descri bed dance to be “the greatest unifier” then expressed her love for the LGBTQ people. “I love you, I adore you… let’s go dance!” Professional dancer Val […]

[…] our timelines with love and a sea of purple for #SpiritDay 2022. While LGBTQ youth are more likely to experience bullying, with 76.1% of LGBTQ students reporting being verbally harassed, Black LGBTQ youth are found to experience higher rates of bullying, stress, and mental health challenges related to harassment based on their intersectional identities. […]

By Kate Donnelly On Octo ber 19th, New York City was transformed into the heart and soul of #Spirit Day – the world’s largest anti-bullying campaign. Love and support from The City So Nice, They Named It Twice was perfectly timed for LGBTQ kids 41% more at risk of attempting suicide than their non-LGBTQ […]

Tennessee’s legislative session mercifully ended early after an historic slate of anti-LGBTQ bills, anti-democracy hypocrisy, and historic action from LGBTQ people and allies that shined a bright light on Tennessee and other states proposing baseless legislation.

This year, GLAAD partnered with Google, Raquel Willis, and the Marsha P. Johnson Institute to produce a film spotlighting Marli Washington, a trans small business owner, and to debut some of the data showcasing how Americans are learning about the trans community. 

[…] a fact sheet for reporters and Virginians on key issues and considerations for LGBTQ voters and allies ahead of the critical election in the state this Novem ber. The Virginia election will mark one of the most consequential statewide elections this year, with the entire state legislature up for reelection including all 40 Senate […]

[…] the list. Among the nominees were Janelle Monáe and The Age of Pleasure as well as Kylie Minogue‘s “Padam Padam” which made the nomination list for the new category Best Pop Dance Recording along with Troye Sivan‘s “Rush”. Watch Minogue’s recent interview with GLAAD’s Anthony Allen Ramos here: Victoria Monét landed seven nominations, including nods for […]