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    2023 Studio Responsibility Index

    About GLAAD

    GLAAD is the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization. GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love.

    The GLAAD Media Institute provides training, consultation, and actionable research to develop an army of social justice ambassadors for all marginalized communities to champion acceptance and amplify media impact.

    Journalists and media interested in speaking to a GLAAD spokesperson, please inquire here. Those interested in learning more about the GLAAD Media Institute and its services including consultation, research and contextualized education, media and cultural competency training and more, please visit glaad.org/institute.

    Acknowledgments

    Lead Author & Researcher

    Raina Deerwater

    Manager, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

    Author & Researcher

    Megan Townsend

    Senior Director, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

    Contributor & Researcher

    Amanda Hurwitz

    Associate, Entertainment Research & Analysis, GLAAD Media Institute

    Contributor & Researcher

    Adam Weinreb

    GMI Jr. Associate

    Researcher

    Palmer Haasch

    GMI Jr. Associate

    Layout & Design

    Dustin Hood

    Art Director, GLAAD

    Special Thanks:

    Nick Adams, Brendan Davis, Gabe Gonzáles, Tony Morrison, Gwendoyln Pointer, Alex Schmider, Monica Trasandes, DaShawn Usher, Julien J. Walker

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