Today is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOT), when advocates across the globe take a stand against anti-LGBT violence and discrimination.
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02/15/12
In honor of Black History Month, the storytelling project I’m From Driftwood spotlighted members of the Black LGBT community. The online video series which collects and shares LGBT stories from all over the world also made a commitment to feature more stories of all people of color and different ethnicities beyond this month.
02/14/12
A school district in Suffolk, VA is considering a ban on 'cross-dressing' and claims that this policy change would protect students from harassment and bullying. This proposed policy is extremely problematic and amounts to nothing more than preemptive victim-blaming.
02/10/12
According to the International LGBTQ Youth and Student Organization (IGLYO), an 11-year-old transgender girl in Germany is under threat of being institutionalized on the basis of her gender identity.
02/09/12
Tras años de ser bendecida con rumores de que es lesbiana, Kate del Castillo volvió al centro de la atención pública debido a una carta abierta que algunos tomaron como una alusión a su orientación, dándole un renacimiento a estos rumores.
02/09/12
Lesbian rumors that have blessed popular Mexican actress Kate del Castillo in recent years underwent a renaissance of sorts after she tweeted an open letter that some took as a subtle allusion to her orientation.
02/07/12
Community members, friends and family will come together this evening for a vigil in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the life of Deoni Jones, a 22-year-old transgender woman who was fatally stabbed on Thursday, February 2.
02/01/12
In honor of Black History Month, theGrio reflects on black America’s past as well as America’s future. On this year’s theGrio’s 100, the website recognizes Janet Mock, trans advocate and People.com editor.
01/31/12
In its latest issue, OutServe Magazine, a bi-monthly publication highlighting issues of importance to LGBT servicemembers in the U.S. Armed Forces, shares the stories of transgender military professionals as they navigate the incredible hardships of living closeted lives to maintain their careers.
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01/17/13
A peaceful protest took place on Thursday afternoon outside the Guardian Media Group offices in London over Julie Burchill's column in last Sunday's Observer.
01/17/13
Following criticism over its recent coverage of transgender issues, Fox News is being petitioned to put an end to its long history of promoting misleading and defamatory representations of the transgender community.
01/17/13
The state government will include issues of sex workers and transgenders while framing its women's policy, said Varsha Gaikwad, minister for women and child development.
01/17/13
Transgender groups will host a community action day at the State House to push for public accommodation protections for transgender youth, adults and family.
01/16/13
A plea was entered on Tuesday in the city’s first-ever gender-identity discrimination case.
01/16/13
Television shows "The New Normal" and "Smash," animated film "ParaNorman," and "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert were among nominees on Wednesday for the GLAAD Media Awards.
01/15/13
Late last summer, my wife and two sons climbed Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
01/15/13
A man is suing his former school and employer, alleging that positive reviews and recommendations all turned sour and that his supervisors took retaliatory actions after he disclosed his transgender status.