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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GLAAD, THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS AND LOCAL LGBTQ ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTH CAROLINA RESPOND TO GOVERNOR HENRY MCMASTER SIGNING A BILL INTO LAW BANNING TRANSGENDER YOUTH FROM SCHOOL SPORTS

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GLAAD: “South Carolina legislators are sending an unmistakable and cruel message to LGBTQ South Carolinians and all Americans that they stand strongly against LGBTQ rights. Laws like this send messages that make LGBTQ people less safe, including children. Every child needs to hear the message that you belong, sports are for everyone, and everyone wins when everyone is included.”

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GLAAD AND COUNTER NARRATIVE PROJECT RESPONDS TO LEGISLATURE PASSAGE OF HIV DECRIMINALIZATION BILL IN GEORGIA

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“With an estimated 1.2 million Americans living with HIV who are often not seen, represented, or discussed, we must ensure every state in this nation has equal laws to end the decriminalization of HIV, fight discrimination against marginalized communities that restricts access to lifesaving medical care and treatment and work together to end the HIV epidemic.”

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