Archives: Press Releases

GLAAD releases cover our signature events like the GLAAD Media Awards, GLAAD partnerships and initiatives, as well as some LGBTQ news, both national and international. These press releases spotlight important work that GLAAD does within the LGBTQ community and comments on some of the recent headlines that impact the LGBTQ community at large.

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Elections

GLAAD AND FAIR WISCONSIN RELEASE THE LGBTQ RECORDS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR: DAVID CROWLEY AND TOM TIFFANY

October 5, 20267 Mins Read

CROWLEY RECORD INCLUDES SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE, A CALL TO BAN HARMFUL “CONVERSION THERAPY” PRACTICES, AND PRIORITIZING THE REPEAL OF…

In Memoriam

GLAAD STATEMENT ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GLORIA STEINEM

September 3, 20262 Mins Read

GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis issued the following statement on the news of the death of feminist icon…

Hate & Extremism

GLAAD, LOCAL LEADERS RESPOND TO ANTI-LGBTQ SHOOTING AT TUCSON QUEER BAR

September 1, 20267 Mins Read

(New York, NY – September 1, 2026) – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media…

State of HIV Stigma

GLAAD ANNUAL ‘STATE OF HIV STIGMA’ STUDY: ALARMING GAP BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HIV

August 20, 20267 Mins Read

Only 31% of Gen Z Feel Knowledgeable About HIV, Far Behind Older Generations 44% of Americans Disagree With The Scientific…

Where We Are in Film

GLAAD’S WHERE WE ARE IN FILM STUDY FINDS DECREASE IN LGBTQ FILMS, DESPITE CRITICAL & BOX OFFICE SUCCESS OF STANDOUT INCLUSIVE TITLES

July 9, 20269 Mins Read

AS FCC TARGETS TRANS & NONBINARY CHARACTERS IN FAMILY TELEVISION, GLAAD TRACKS ZERO LGBTQ CHARACTERS IN KIDS & ANIMATED FILMS…

Hate & Extremism

GLAAD RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT RULING ON STATE SPORTS BANS FOR TRANS YOUTH

June 30, 20267 Mins Read

(New York, NY – June 30, 2026) – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, is responding today to…

AI Report

‘BUILD FOR EVERYONE’: GLAAD LAUNCHES INAUGURAL AI SAFETY REPORT INCLUDING FRAMEWORK TO COUNTER BIASES THAT THREATEN TRUTH AND USER SAFETY

June 17, 20266 Mins Read

New report reveals escalating harms to LGBTQ people by AI systems, from recommending conversion ‘therapy’ to inordinate censorship of LGBTQ…

Pride

GLAAD KICKS OFF PRIDE MONTH WITH EXCLUSIVE AUCTION OF UNIQUE ITEMS AND EXPERIENCES

June 16, 20263 Mins Read

FROM BRANDI CARLILE, HILARY DUFF, JESSIE WARE, JEWEL, KACEY MUSGRAVES, MIRANDA LAMBERT, PABLLO VITTAR, ROB RAUSCH, SAM SMITH, SARAH MCLACHLAN,…

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What's Hot

Fact Sheet for Reporters: Anti-LGBTQ Ballot Measures in Washington State

Art Always Remembers: Ten Black Queer Artists Take on HIV Stigma at GLAAD’s Nemesis: Remember

Fact Sheet for Reporters: LGBTQ-Related Ballot Measures in The 2026 Midterm Elections

Archives: Press Releases

GLAAD AND FAIR WISCONSIN RELEASE THE LGBTQ RECORDS OF THE CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR: DAVID CROWLEY AND TOM TIFFANY

GLAAD STATEMENT ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF GLORIA STEINEM

GLAAD, LOCAL LEADERS RESPOND TO ANTI-LGBTQ SHOOTING AT TUCSON QUEER BAR

GLAAD ANNUAL ‘STATE OF HIV STIGMA’ STUDY: ALARMING GAP BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF HIV

GLAAD’S WHERE WE ARE IN FILM STUDY FINDS DECREASE IN LGBTQ FILMS, DESPITE CRITICAL & BOX OFFICE SUCCESS OF STANDOUT INCLUSIVE TITLES

GLAAD RESPONDS TO SUPREME COURT RULING ON STATE SPORTS BANS FOR TRANS YOUTH

‘BUILD FOR EVERYONE’: GLAAD LAUNCHES INAUGURAL AI SAFETY REPORT INCLUDING FRAMEWORK TO COUNTER BIASES THAT THREATEN TRUTH AND USER SAFETY

GLAAD KICKS OFF PRIDE MONTH WITH EXCLUSIVE AUCTION OF UNIQUE ITEMS AND EXPERIENCES

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ALERT Desk Incident Reporting

Fact Sheet for Reporters: Anti-LGBTQ Ballot Measures in Washington State

Art Always Remembers: Ten Black Queer Artists Take on HIV Stigma at GLAAD’s Nemesis: Remember

Fact Sheet for Reporters: LGBTQ-Related Ballot Measures in The 2026 Midterm Elections

‘Oh my, we can’t have that.’ Voters Recognize a Trans Sports Ban Means Gender Inspections on Every Girl Who Wants to Play

GLAAD, Local Leaders Respond to Anti-LGBTQ Shooting at Tucson Queer Bar

GLAAD to Toronto for TIFF: The Market, Festival and Celebrating LGBTQ Stories

GLAAD Teams Up with Twisted Comics for a Special Edition of a San Junipero Graphic Novel

GLAAD’s 2026 State of HIV Stigma Report Shows Alarming Gap Between Scientific Progress and Public Understanding of HIV

GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance.