Live Blog: Help GLAAD end the ban on gay leadership and troops in the Boy Scouts

We've been working over a year to change this policy, and we've come so far. Our staff is on the ground in Texas, and we invite you to check out updates in our Live Blog. Read More >

VIDEO: James Dale asks you to share your story to help bring LGBT equality to the #BoyScouts

James Dale was kicked out of the Boy Scouts of America. His case, known today as Boy Scouts of America vs. Dale, reached the Supreme Court. Read More >

GLAAD staff is on the ground working to bring equality to the #BoyScouts.

GLAAD staff is on the ground in Dallas. Check out the live blog. Read More >

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Top LGBT News Stories

May 23rd, 2013
Transgender Miss Universe Contestant Jenna Talackova To Star In New Reality Show

Jenna Talackova, the Canadian transgender woman who was ejected from the Miss Universe pageant last year, is making headlines again. Since her famous snub made headlines around the globe, Miss Universe officials have changed the competition’s rules to allow transgender contestants to compete. That spotlight, according to Talackova, landed her in the hot seat with major television networks bidding for her to become their next big reality star.

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LGBT Activists Stand Behind Immigration Reform, Even After Loss

Although Democrats abandoned same-sex couple provisions in immigration reform legislation on Tuesday, LGBT activists will continue to support the bill, saying there are aspects of the "gang of eight" plan worth fighting for, even if it leaves out gay couples.

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Cook County Jail works on transgender policies

Cook County Jail has quietly expanded its transgender policies and services in recent months, opening a protective unit for transgender women and bringing in local advocates to work with detainees and staff.

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Watch This Video Of Transgender Malaysians Refuting Government “Witch Hunt”

Transgender activists in Malaysia have launched an online campaign to combat state-sponsored transphobia. The video at its center features trans Malaysians speaking directly to the camera while reciting a poem about their treatment in daily life.

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Advocates Rally For State Law To Grant Equal Rights To Transgender NYers

LGBT advocates are renewing their push for a state law to grant equal rights to transgender New Yorkers. A coalition of activists and Council Speaker Christine Quinn rallied Wednesday in support of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, known as GENDA.

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Questions About Police Response to Killing of a Gay Man in October

The call came over 911 at 2:16 a.m. on a cool October morning: a quick and brutal assault by two men that left a third twitching on the pavement. Minutes later, several police patrol cars arrived along with an ambulance, their lights harshly illuminating a usually quiet corner of Queens.

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OP-ED: Prepared for change: There have always been gay Boy Scouts

The Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” This week, gay Boy Scouts are prepared for equality. At the same time, they are prepared for discrimination. They know that even if the policy changes to allow gay Boy Scouts, there will still be those who discriminate.

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Gay groups denounce lack of protection in Senate immigration bill

A decision by Senate Democrats not to add protections for same-sex couples to a landmark immigration reform bill has angered gay rights advocates and put the White House on the defensive over whether President Obama will insist on the provision going forward.

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The latest from Glaad blog

GLAAD meets anti-gay activist John Stemberger at FOX News, offers to start dialogue

On the day when the Boy Scouts of America are voting on a

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New study finds highest percentage of same-sex couples raising kids in states with bans on marriage equality

A new study by the Williams Institute has found that the highest percentages for same-sex couples raising kids can be found in states with a constitutional ban on marriage equality.

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MMA Fighter Fallon Fox to compete in first match since coming out as transgender on Friday

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Fallon Fox is set to fight in her first match since news broke that she was transgender via a Sports Illustrated magazine article.

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LGBT and allied organizations call for equality in Scouting

LGBT and allied organizations across the country are speaking up for equality in Scouting, as 1,400 Boy Scouts of America voting members in Dallas vote today on making Scouting more inclusive.

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Help GLAAD end the ban on gay leadership and troops in the Boy Scouts

In April 2013, GLAAD first shared the story of Ohio mom Jennifer Tyrrell, who was ousted as leader of her son's Boy Scouts troop because she's gay. Now, GLAAD is taking a stand and telling the Boy Scouts of America to end its long history of discrimination against LGBT youth and parents. Join us and take action!

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