Day: September 8, 2011
GLAAD urges media to include stories of the LGBT community on 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In light of the upcoming 10th year anniversary of the tragic events that occurred on September 11, 2001, GLAAD encourages the media to underscore the diversity of people and communities affected by the attacks, including those in the LGBT community. Many lives were lost, and many survivors and loved ones continue to cope with the losses suffered on this day.
European Commission: Banning gay men from donating blood is against EU law
The European Commission recently affirmed that EU law does not warrant widespread bans on blood donations from gay and bisexual men in several EU countries. National health authorities often cite a 2004 European Directive to justify such blanket bans.