Tag: GLAAD
GLAAD and DignityUSA call on Pope Francis to meet with Catholic LGBT families
As news outlets across the globe prepare to report on the Pope’s upcoming visit to the United States, GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organisation, and DignityUSA, America’s foremost organisation for LGBT Catholics and their supporters, today called on Pope Francis to meet with Catholic LGBT families during his September 2015 visit to the United States.
GLAAD responds to historic Supreme Court decision in favour of marriage equality
GLAAD, the America’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organisation, today responded to the United States Supreme Court’s historic ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges. In a 5 to 4 ruling, the Court determined that the Constitution guarantees every American the right to marry the person they love.
Unite for Marriage launches countdown to #DecisionDay
Yesterday, the Unite for Marriage coalition launched the U.S national countdown to #DecisionDay – the day the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on the issue of marriage for same-sex couples living in all 50 states.
GLAAD responds to Vanity Fair cover featuring Caitlyn Jenner
GLAAD, the Americas’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organisation, today responded to Vanity Fair’s July 2015 cover, featuring Caitlyn Jenner.
GLAAD leads millions in a united stand against bullying for Spirit Day
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today showcased participants who are wearing purple or going purple online for Spirit Day today in a stand against bullying and to show support for LGBT youth. Spirit Day began in 2010 in remembrance of several young people who lost their lives to suicide after being bullied. Each year, GLAAD organizes hundreds of celebrities, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, faith groups, school districts, colleges and universities to speak out for LGBT youth on Spirit Day.
Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox to light Empire State Building in purple for Spirit Day and National Bullying Prevention Month
On behalf of GLAAD and Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER), Emmy-nominated actress and transgender advocate Laverne Cox will light the iconic Empire State Building in purple on October 16, 2014, in recognition of Spirit Day and National Bullying Prevention Month.