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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

01/07/09
Join the Impact: Saturday, January 10 | 01/07/09

Join the Impact is coordinating a nationwide protest of the Defenase of Marriage Act, or DOMA.  Here's information f

01/06/09
Oregon's Groundbreaking LGBT Leadership | 01/06/09

With the new year, Oregon will see a new level of LGBT leadership in the state. A moment after the new year began, P

01/06/09
Share Your Stories From the Holiday Table | 01/06/09

Last year, GLAAD partnered with Mitchell Gold, e

01/02/09
Transgender Woman and Boyfriend Murdered | 01/02/09

This week we learned

01/01/09
Tickets Now on Sale for Palm Springs Film Fest | 01/01/09

Milk screenwriter Dustin Lance Black will premiere his new film,

12/19/08
Diego Sanchez to Assist Congressman Barney Frank | 12/19/08
12/19/08
Jennifer Gale, Austinite Transgender Leader, Found Dead | 12/19/08
12/16/08
Announcing Equality: Oregon Newspaper's Policy Change Part of Growing Trend | 12/16/08

Thursday's news that the Oregon's Eugene Register-Guard 

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Mallory Owens, Alleged Anti-Gay Hate Crime Victim, Releases Statement On Thanksgiving Attack
11/30/12

Mallory Owens, the victim of an alleged anti-gay hate crime has released an extensive statement on the incident, but stopped short of confirming that the attack was somehow motivated by her sexual orientation.

Ryan Andresen, Gay Boy Scout Denied Eagle Award, To Be Honored by California Pols
11/30/12

Ryan Andresen, the 18-year-old who was booted from boy scouts because he's gay, is getting the recognition he so deserves.

Ali Forney Center Launches Video Series: Homeless For The Holidays
11/30/12

The Ali Forney Center this week launched a new video series titled Homeless For The Holidays.

Civil unions on fast track to passage in Colorado legislature
11/30/12

Colorado is poised to become the ninth state in the nation to allow lesbian and gay couples to form civil unions.

South Lyon district defends teacher's suspension for playing gay-themed song
11/30/12

The South Lyon Community School District is standing behind its decision to suspend a middle school teacher for playing a popular hip-hop song about being gay during class, even as scrutiny grows from gay advocacy and civil liberties groups.

Embattled transgender lawmaker resigns after all
11/30/12

Embattled Representative-elect Stacie Laughton submitted her letter of resignation to the Secretary of State's Office this afternoon. The letter reads "I regret to inform you that I am unable to fill the State Representative seat for Hillsborough County District 31 to which I was recently elected."

Bay Area Couples Await Gay Marriage Ruling
11/30/12

"This time we think this is finally it," Thom Watson said. Watson and Jeff Tabaco were fifth in line to get their marriage license two years ago when the courts decided to put gay marriage on hold. For this couple, Friday is a very big day.

Illinois Marriage Equality Opponent Fears 'Eradication Of Marriage Altogether'
11/30/12

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that state Senator Bill Haine, a downstate Democrat, is pushing for an anti-gay constitutional amendment that would specifically define marriage in Illinois as between a man and a woman.

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