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PHOTOS: 'Take Back the Night' rally following anti-LGBT attacks in NYC
Friday, May 17, 2013
4:42pm

LGBT New Yorkers held a 'Take Back the Night' rally in response to a string of anti-LGBT attacks that have occurred in the last two weeks. The rally, organized by Queer Rising, brought together a diverse range of LGBT and allied people to advocate for LGBT safety.

11/20/09
Media Focuses on Missing African-American Lesbian, Mitrice Richardson | 11/20/09

11/19/09
Art and Celebrities Shined at GLAAD’s 8th Annual OUTAuction NYC | 11/19/09

A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 8th Annual OUTAuction presented by Bud Light in New York City

11/18/09
Washington Post Misses the Mark With One-Sided Profile on Anti-Gay Bishop Harry Jackson | 11/18/09

In the November 18 edition of the

11/13/09
Mormons Voice Support for Salt Lake City Anti-discrimination Law | 11/13/09

11/04/09
Openly LGBT Candidates Win Elections Across the Country | 11/04/09

While Maine was a setback in the fight for equality, around the country local elections yielded encouraging results.

11/03/09
Update: Dallas Morning News Corrects Problematic Article Following GLAAD Outreach | 11/03/09

10/30/09
Take Advantage of the Early Bird Tickets for Trevor Project’s Cracked X-Mas in Los Angeles | 10/30/09

The Trevor Project would like to invite all members of GLAAD to their 12th annual Cracked X-Mas event on Sunday, Dec

10/30/09
Latest Statewide LGBT Developments | 10/30/09

Every week at state and local levels, there are numerous developments taking place about the many key issues that de

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N.J. bill prohibiting "ex-gay therapy" held by sponsors, will be debated in January
12/18/12

Proponents of “conversion therapy,” a practice that seeks to turn gay people straight, gathered in the State House Monday afternoon to testify against a bill that would ban such therapy for minors.

RI marriage equality vote expected in 2013
12/18/12

The state Senate president said Monday she anticipates a committee vote on same-sex marriage in the coming legislative session, despite her opposition to it, if the House of Representatives endorses it.

Montana Supreme Court rejects equal benefits for gay couples
12/17/12

The Montana Supreme Court has rejected a request that gay couples be guaranteed the same benefits as married couples.

Iowa Court Orders Accurate Fetal Death Certificate For Lesbian Couple
12/17/12

Last October, Jessica Aiken and Jenny Buntemeyer lost their son in utero. To add to their grief, the Iowa Department of Public Health (DPH) proceeded to erase Buntemeyer’s name from the death certificate because she was not the child’s “father.”

Florida gay community celebrates year of political victories
12/17/12

After a string of political victories in Florida and across the country, gays and lesbians see 2012 as a political watershed.

Same-sex taxes if DOMA dies
12/17/12

From a financial standpoint, same-sex married couples have much to gain - and some to lose - if the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act.

Newlyweds celebrate knot that was 5 decades in tying
12/17/12

They met at a New Year’s party in San Francisco in 1958. Saturday, nearly 54 years later, they wed.

OPINION: Respect gender identity in Maine
12/17/12

In 2005, Maine voters endorsed a law protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender individuals...Nonetheless, the question of whether businesses and public entities in Maine have to allow transgender individuals to use bathrooms consistent with their own sense of who they are as male or female — their gender identity — rather than their “assigned” sex at birth has proved quarrelsome.

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