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GLAAD to Receive Governors Award at Emmys Ceremony

GLAAD "has had a culture-changing impact," says Television Academy President Frank Scherma.

Harrison Butker’s ‘inaccurate, ill-informed and woefully out of step' sexist speech is fact-checked by GLAAD

LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.

TikTok to Ban Transphobic and Misogynistic Harassment on Its Platform

After years of calls for harassment protection for its queer and trans users, TikTok is banning misgendering, deadnaming, misogyny, and conversion therapy content on the popular video-sharing app.

GLAAD Honors Young LGBTQ+ Activists With 20 Under 20 List

This year's diverse list includes such names as JoJo Siwa, Ve'ondre Mitchell,  mxmtoon, Yasmin Finney, and Stella Keating.

Jenni Olson to Lead GLAAD's Social Media Safety Program

Olson, an acclaimed filmmaker and an expert on media and technology, will lead efforts to make social media safe for LGBTQ+ people -- which it isn't now, she says.

2020 Presidential LGBTQ Forum Gets Support From GLAAD, Live Stream

One Iowa and The Gazette will also host Democratic presidential candidates in the Hawkeye State.

46 photos from star-studded GLAAD Media Awards in New York City

Check out all of these images from the special night of celebrating LGBTQ+ representation in media.

Senate hate crimes hearing devolves when Republican tells Arab American witness to ‘hide your head in a bag’

Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy made the outrageous remark during a heated exchange.

Andy Cohen, Hailee Steinfeld, and More Join GLAAD's Spirit Day

Celebrities, sports leagues, and studios are set to participate in the world's largest anti-bullying campaign coming up on October 21.

Beloved Brand K.NGSLEY Tells Story in New GLAAD Series

The series, "Changemakers," highlights LGBTQ+ Black small business owners making a difference in their local communities. 

Elon Musk’s Twitter No Longer Protects Transgender People from Abuse

It’s now okay to deadname and misgender trans people on the app, thanks to the free speech absolutist who banned people for insulting him.

Post, the Social Media Company, Is Being Praised for Protecting LGBTQ+ Users From Bigots

Post’s inclusive policies and Discord’s protective measures contrast sharply with X’s backslide and Meta’s moderation struggles, highlighting the evolving battle for LGBTQ+ safety in social media.

How Do You Fight Book Bans? GLAAD and EveryLibrary Offer a Guide

With skyrocketing attempts to ban books by and about LGBTQ+ people and people of color, the guide provides a way to fight back.

Tucker Carlson accuses Pete Buttigieg of being ’not gay at all’

Carlson says a producer who worked on his show claimed that other gay people don’t think the transportation secretary is gay.

New Project 2025 ad highlights sinister nature of Republican plan ahead of historic presidential debate

The LGBTQ+ group GLAAD is not holding back as it attacks the plan to dismantle civil rights for Americans.

New York Times Decries Contributors Protesting Its Trans Coverage

Executive Editor Joe Kahn wrote in a staff memo that the paper wouldn't tolerate contributors who joined with adovacy groups to condem the organization.

Discord Now Explicitly Bans Misgendering and Deadnaming Transgender People on the Platform

Looks like transphobes aren't going to be spewing their hate on Discord anytime soon.

Sydney Sweeney, Scott Evans and all the stars at the GLAAD Awards

The 35th GLAAD Media Awards had more stars than the sky as last week's glam gala.

Oprah, Niecy Nash-Betts, Out win big at GLAAD awards

Nash-Betts and Winfrey gave rousing speeches on queer joy and HIV treatment, while Out took home best magazine.

100+ Activists, Journalists Call Out Anti-Trans Bias in New York Times

A GLAAD-led coalition and a group of Times contributors say the paper of record is full of transphobic pseudoscience.

Trans Activists Join GLAAD for National Voter Registration Day

Jamie Clayton, Jazz Jennings, Elliot Fletcher, and other trans icons urge their community to make their voices heard this November.