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Where We Are on TV Report 2023-2024 Representation of Nonbinary Characters Who Aren’t Transgender The past several years have seen the word nonbinary used to describe a range of experiences. It is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender identity and/or gender expression falls outside the gender categories of “man” or “woman.” Many […]

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, is releasing resources to urge more accurate and inclusive coverage of transgender people leading into Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31st. Resources for reporters to include in their coverage of TDOV and all stories about transgender people […]

[…] New York, NY) — Today GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization, responded to the enactment of South Carolina’s H. 4624, which bans health care for transgender youth under 18; imposes severe restrictions on access to health care for transgender adults under major insurance plans and health care providers who receive public funds; […]

[…] stories, it will improve how trans people are treated in the real world.”   Open Letter and TRANSform Hollywood Resource Guide Debuts in Variety’s Special Report On Transgender Hollywood, Both In Print and Online Los Angeles, CA, August 7, 2018 – An open letter signed by more than 45 advocacy organizations, talent agencies, and […]

(Thursday, December 7, 2023) GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization responds to last night’s Republican presidential primary debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Candidates included Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie. In advance of the debate, GLAAD sent a letter to moderators Megyn Kelly, Elizabeth […]

[…] at the state or federal level.  Opponents of The Equality Act are expected to argue against it based on false claims of religious bias and misinformation about transgender children. The facts to counter this misinformation are below, as well as the anti-LGBTQ records of Judiciary Committee members and certain witnesses.  Journalists are encouraged to […]

Every major medical association and leading world health authority supports health care for transgender people and youth as safe, effective, and lifesaving. GLAAD is compiling their statements of support, counting at least 30 organizations in our recently updated list. The medical community is speaking up to explain the care and defend their patients and […]

A thrilling season of NCAA women’s basketball concluded last weekend with record high viewership and the influential voice of Coach Dawn Staley speaking up for transgender women in sports. These shining moments speak volumes about the peak play by star athletes across the league and the devotion of fans drawn to it. They also […]