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GLAAD thanks the many tireless advocates working to bring change to the #BoyScouts
Friday, May 24, 2013
3:01pm

After Thursday's historic vote, GLAAD would like to thank these incredible and tireless advocates for their working in helping to the BSA's anti-gay policies

10/26/10
US Dept of Ed; Schools and Communities Around the Country Work to Strengthen Initiatives Against Bullying | 10/26/10

10/22/10
New Hampshire Union Leader Refuses to Print Gay Couple's Wedding Announcement | 10/22/10

10/22/10
President Obama Speaks Out on Anti-Gay Bullying | 10/22/10

Many national media outlets have been picking up on recent efforts by the LGBT community to draw attention to the st

10/20/10
Spirit Day Brings Sad News of Yet Another Young Gay Man's Suicide | 10/20/10

As Spirit Day winds down, we read of sad news about why days like today

10/19/10
Ken Buck Must Retract his "Meet the Press" Comments | 10/19/10

While debating his opponent for US Senate, Colorado’s Ken Buck made some troubling comments on NBC’s Meet the Press

10/15/10
UPDATE: GLAAD Provides Media Training to Joel Burns; See All Media Coverage | 10/15/10

10/14/10
Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns Very Movingly Says: "It Gets Better" | 10/14/10

10/14/10
UPDATE: Philadelphia Daily News Improves Coverage of Transgender Woman's Murder | 10/14/10

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New Florida Senate Bill Would Allow Domestic Partnerships in State
01/10/13

A bill that would allow Floridians to have domestic partnerships was filed in the state Senate by a Hollywood Democrat Wednesday, the News Service of Florida reported.

Oregon democrat is first transgender woman elected to the Democratic National Committee
01/10/13

Laura Calvo, the Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Oregon, recently became the first transgender woman elected to the Democratic National Committee.

Transgender issues on Massachusetts LGBT group agenda
01/10/13

Governor Deval Patrick swore in new and returning members to the Massachusetts Commission on LGBT Youth Wednesday.

Delaware panel eyes transgender discrimination
01/10/13

The governor's Equal Employment Opportunity Council is looking at the issue of workplace discrimination against transgender people in Delaware.

New York transgender rights group forms
01/10/13

A newly formed grassroots group, Transgender Advocates of the Capital Region, will push for civil rights and social equality for transgender people.

Gov. Deval Patrick swears in new Massachusetts Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Youth
01/10/13

Gov. Deval L. Patrick on Wednesday told about 100 supporters of gay rights that they have strong allies on Beacon Hill and that his administration is moving to improve state services for gay and lesbian youth.

ND's 1st openly gay lawmaker says his goal is shaping legislation for all people
01/09/13

A Fargo representative says he's proud to be North Dakota's first openly gay lawmaker but that his most important cause is helping to craft good legislation for all people.

Colorado House opens under first openly gay speaker, Democratic control
01/09/13

The Colorado House of Representatives has opened the 2013 legislative session with its first gay speaker, Democrats back in power and 27 new members.

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