Tag: Herndon Graddick
National Geographic Channel endorses Boy Scouts of America, refuses to speak out against ban on gay Scouts
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today joined Eagle Scout Will Oliver and Scouts for Equality to urge National Geographic Channel to denounce the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.
National Geographic Channel endorses Boy Scouts of America, refuses to speak out against ban on gay Scouts
GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today joined Eagle Scout Will Oliver and Scouts for Equality to urge National Geographic Channel to denounce the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.
UPS adopts new policy, no longer donating to Boy Scouts of America
GLAAD today applauded The UPS Foundation’s decision to join a growing number of corporate leaders in providing financial support to those organisations that align with the company’s non-discrimination policy.
Tammy Baldwin Elected First Gay U.S. Senator
GLAAD today responded to historic wins for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. President Barack Obama won re-election after becoming the first acting president to voice support for marriage equality.
GLAAD Announces Dave Montez as Chief of Staff
GLAAD yesterday announced Dave Montez as the organization’s new Chief of Staff. Montez will be working closely with GLAAD President Herndon Graddick on the organization’s development, operations and programs departments which work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. He will be based in the New York office and is scheduled to start work with the organization in January 2013.
Teen petitions Obama, Romney to go purple for Spirit Day in stand against bullying
Today anti-bullying advocate and Spirit Day ambassador Katy Butler launched a Change.org petition asking President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney to join GLAAD and millions of Americans by wearing purple on October 19, 2012 for Spirit Day.