Month: September 2015
GLAAD rates ABC Family and FOX as “Excellent” in ninth annual Network Responsibility Index
GLAAD, America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organisation, today released its 9th and final edition of the Network Responsibility Index (NRI). The report maps the quantity, quality, and diversity of LGBT representation on television.
Millions to ‘go purple’ for Spirit Day in united stand against bullying, 10/15
GLAAD, America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organisation, today launched the official countdown to Spirit Day, the largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world accelerating acceptance of LGBT youth.
Contempt Of Court: Rowan County Clerk Held Accountable For Defying the Law
Citing “God’s authority”, local elected official refuses to issue marriage licenses to qualified couples despite federal court order.
HHS Proposes Critical Regulation to Protect Transgender People From Discrimination in Healthcare
The proposed regulation is based on protections offered under the Affordable Care Act, and explicitly includes gender identity and sex stereotyping under sex-based discrimination protections.
Rainbow flag to be raised at National Assembly to mark LGBT history month
The National Assembly for Wales is marking Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month by flying the rainbow flag above its estate in Cardiff Bay and Colwyn Bay from 10 February.
Advocates Applaud Board Of Beyond Blue For Supporting Marriage Equality
Advocates have applauded a statement in support of marriage equality by the board of leading anti-depression initiative, Beyond Blue, signed by the organisation’s chair, former Victorian Coalition Premier, Jeff Kennett.