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[…] Harmful “Conversion Therapy” Content “It’s imperative to have specific policy addressing this issue.” — IFTAS (Thursday, February 29, 2024) – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization today released new reports documenting the current state of two important LGBTQ safety policy protections on social media platforms. The […]

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization; and LGBTQ Victory Institute, a global organization working to achieve and sustain equality and ensure the success of openly LGBTQ elected and appointed officials at all levels of government are responding to the news that an out gay mayor in […]

[…] today applauded the list of nominees for the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which was among the most LGBT-inclusive list in Emmy history. Laverne Cox became the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy in an acting category. Cox received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role […]

[…] by the passing of beloved community member Miss Tris Gertrude. Through storytelling, the town reconciles their strong Christian faith with the revelation that pillar of the community was transgender. GLAAD interviewed Second Samuel‘s director J Wayne Patterson Jr and actress Monica Helms.  1. What drew you to being involved in Second Samuel? Monica: The story line was unique and beautiful […]

[…] favor of an amendment in 2016 that would define gender identity as a protected class.. In 2017, Duckworth used her military experience to speak out against the transgender military ban and lended her support to the couple in the Masterpiece Cake Shop decision. In 2006, Duckworth allegedy opposed same-sex marriage in a failed congressional […]

[…] decades, the 1996 cult classic The Craft returns for its highly anticipated continuation The Craft: Legacy on October 28. The film drew international media attention when Alex Schmider, GLAAD’s Associate Director of Transgender Representation, shared the casting call for the role of Lourdes on social media, after consulting with Blumhouse on the character breakdown. The call made it clear that there […]

The Netflix documentary from director Sam Feder and executive producer Laverne Cox provides an unprecedented look at the history of transgender representation in TV and film, with a production model to replicate.

[…] friend, your family. I am an LGBTQ American and I am fighting to keep you healthy. I am fighting for a country that uplifts racial justice. Protects transgender Americans. Provides access to the American dream. I am an LGBTQ American and I am working. I am working to educate your family. Working to make […]