68% of registered voters agree that companies have a right to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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For all the Republicans who are trying to make attacks on transgender rights front and center during the 2026 midterm elections, the reality is that most voters do not care.

A new poll from GLAAD, timed to release at the start of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, asked a sample of over 5,000 adults in the U.S. about their top concerns as we head into a heated…

With the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) going after LGBTQ programming in Brendan Carr’s latest crackdown on media, community leaders are showing strength in numbers. On Friday, more than 40 organizations filed comment with the FCC in opposition of Carr’s proposed TV rating system that would require a “warning label” on programming with LGBTQ characters, stories […]

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding. The measure — which succeeded 217-198 — would also bar federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act […]

The weakening of protections online comes as anti-LGBTQ+ hate is on the rise.

Five years after CAA first launched its Full Story Initiative, the agency has partnered with leading organizations to redesign the platform that supports equitable onscreen storytelling. On Wednesday, Creative Artists Agency announced the redesigned digital toolkit with partners GLAAD, New America, MPAC and more, providing writers and creators with research and resources to build…

Following Brendan Carr’s latest proposed media crackdown, GLAAD has called out the FCC chair for his inquiry’s “harm on LGBTQ Americans.” On Wednesday, following Carr’s inquiry into the TV ratings system claiming that “parents have raised concerns” about onscreen transgender representation, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization slammed Carr’s “government overreach.” “Parents should absolutely…

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a resolution designating June 2026 as “Nuclear Family Month” in the state, defining the family unit as consisting of “one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children.” Critics say it is a direct rebuke of LGBTQ+ families during Pride Month.

Lee signed House Joint Resolution 182 on April 9, two days after it was transmitted to his…

When Congress returns to session next week, Republicans in the House of Representatives are expected to move forward on a bill that would give the federal government unprecedented power to pressure public schools into removing books and materials that acknowledge the existence of transgender people.

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Don Lemon accepted a lifetime achievement award in Beverly Hills on Saturday, even as the longtime television journalist faces federal charges tied to a protest he says tested the limits of press freedom.

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He was honored at the 12th annual Truth Awards, hosted by Better Brothers Los…

Mainers will vote on the rights of transgender student athletes to access sports teams, bathrooms and locker rooms aligning with their gender identity this November. On Tuesday, the Secretary of State’s Office confirmed that more than valid 70,000 signatures were collected by proponents of the citizen-led ballot initiative, which means the question will be decided […]

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt used a Monday morning appearance on Fox News morning show, _Fox & Friends_, to promote the Trump administration’s push for the SAVE America Act, describing the Republican-backed proposal as a package of election restrictions with added culture war priorities that the president wants quickly delivered to his desk.

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Republicans in the Idaho House have passed legislation that would require teachers, doctors, and other youth-serving professionals to disclose when a minor identifies as transgender, forcing schools and medical providers to “out” transgender youth to their parents.

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The love for Heated Rivalry continues as the hit show picked up another accolade at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards. They joined The Traitors and a sea of other award ...

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Congratulations to the crew of “Firebuds ” for their GLAAD Awards win for Outstanding Children’s Programming.

It is the second Disney Television Animation production in winning the award behind “Hailey ’s On It!” for it’s positive contributions to LGTBQ+ rep in media.

“So proud of the cast and crew for giving their all in making a show that highlighted inclusivity and diversity.…

Radical left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch exploded in an anti-ICE tirade during Thursday evening's 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

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Quinta Brunson receives the Vanguard Award while Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers are honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 37th annual ceremony.

The HBO Max/Crave phenomenon Heated Rivalry skated off with the Outstanding New TV Series prize at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which were handed out Thursday night in Los Angeles. Netflix’s Stranger Things and Apple TV’s Palm Royale — both of which have wrapped their runs — won the top Drama and Comedy series […]

"There should be no place in the U.K. for a business that uses its profits to fund prejudice.”

An Indiana school district will pay a teacher $650,000 after he lost his job for refusing to call a transgender student by their name.

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Orchestra teacher John Kluge sued the Brownsburg Community School Corporation after being fired in 2018 for refusing to comply with the…

At a time when LGBTQ+ organizations are being forced to reckon with both political hostility and long-term sustainability, The Future Perfect Project has bet on journalism. The national arts initiative announced Wednesday that David Artavia, a veteran reporter with experience writing for _Out_ and _The Advocate_ , and one of the more recognizable and highly respected names in LGBTQ+ media…

The Heritage Foundation announced Thursday that it has hired Corey A. DeAngelis, a prominent anti-LGBTQ+ right-wing advocate for privatizing education, as a research fellow in its Center for Education Policy. The ultra-conservative group’s announcement follows a 2024 controversy after DeAngelis admitted to appearing in gay adult films under a pseudonym, which critics called…

After successfully pushing unscientific bans against gender-affirming care for youth, the creator of Project 2025 wants to outlaw the life-saving treatment even for adults.

Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts recently endorsed taking care away from transgender adults, saying in an episode of the PBD podcast that the organization is currently "running the numbers" on the supposed…

By the time dusk settled over Christopher Park in New York City’s Greenwich Village neighborhood on Tuesday, the narrow triangle of green across from the Stonewall Inn had become a small, loud commons. Rainbow flags were draped over shoulders. Chants rose and fell between the park’s statues. Attendees estimated that 500 to 750 people attended the protest against the National Park Service’s…