Research

We are the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization. Our work increases media accountability and community engagement that ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are seen, heard, and actualized. Our findings have had a direct impact on inspiring positive LGBTQ cultural representation by nurturing understanding and holding social media platforms accountable for misinformation.

Reports and Publications from GLAAD

With the birth of Mary Cheney and Heather Poe’s son, Samuel David Cheney, GLAAD is providing resources to news media outlets to ensure that their coverage avoids the kind of distortions and misrepresentations – particularly in the area of social science research – that marred initial coverage of the couple’s pregnancy.

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A resource for media professionals covering hate crimes against LGBT people – includes a terminology guide, links to legislative statistics, a coverage archive and more.

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