Blogs by Ross Murray, Director of News and Faith Initiatives at GLAAD

Episcopal Church Votes to Include Transgender People at 77th General Convention

The Episcopal Church has passed a set of resolutions including gender identity and expression to the denomination's non-discrimination policy for lay people and clergy.

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Orange County Youth Speak Out to Support Seth's Law Against LGBT Bullying

On July 1, Seth’s Law (AB9) and AB1156 became a reality and California schools are now required to enact anti-bullying policies. Some young adults in Orange County are making sure that teens feel empowered to cite these laws if they experience bullying or discrimination. And they have some famous friends helping them including Betty DeGeneres, Ellen’s mom.

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LGBT and Affirming Faith Communities Prominent in Chicago Pride Parade

Chicago area LGBT-affirming faith groups are slated to be one of the lead contingents in the 2012 Pride Parade taking place on Sunday, June 24.

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Pro-LGBT Roman Catholics Speak Up and Step Out

Just this week, more pro-LGBT Roman Catholics have found ways in which to speak up and affirm their faithful support for LGBT equality. Both of these examples demonstrate the stark difference between the Roman Catholic hierarchy and the pew-sitting Roman Catholic men and women who work for justice and the common good.

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