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GLAAD joins march and rally against anti-LGBT hate violence in New York City
Sunday, May 19, 2013
12:22pm

Friday night in New York's Greenwich Village, police say a gunman, who is in custody but has yet to be identified, followed Mark Carson, taunting him with anti-gay slurs and homophobic language, before tragically shooting him in the head.

08/26/11
The GLAAD Daily: Lawrence King Closing Arguments, Iowa, Jerry Buell and More | 08/26/11

08/26/11
Psychologist Says Lawyers Defending DOMA Misconstrue Her Research Findings | 08/26/11

08/25/11
LGBT en Español: Crímenes de Odio en CA, Gun Hill Road, Ricky Martin y Más | 08/25/11

LGBT EN ESPAÑOL: Un vi

08/25/11
LGBT en Español: Depictions of LGBT people & issues in Spanish-language media | 08/25/11

August 25, 2011

08/25/11
The GLAAD Daily: Census Data, Brandon McInerney Trial Closing Arguments, Presidential Politics and More | 08/25/11

08/24/11
Joy Behar Show Highlights Acceptance of LGBT People and Christianity | 08/24/11

CNN’s Don Lemon, guest hosting for the Joy Behar Show, followed up his

08/24/11
The GLAAD Daily: DOMA, Don Lemon, Marcellus Andrews and More | 08/24/11

08/24/11
Building the Dream for LGBT Equality: LGBT Community Members Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. | 08/24/11

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Mexico lifts gay and bisexual blood donor ban
12/27/12

A little noticed Mexican health norm first approved in August and then published in the country's regulatory Official Federation Diary on October 26th has gone into effect today essentially doing away with a two-decade ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, reports Animal Político.

OP-ED: After Attacks, an Opportunity for LGBT Rights in Kosovo
12/26/12

This past summer, when I was conducting interviews for an article about LGBT life in Kosovo, a source told me, "We're all paranoid. That's part of the whole gay experience."

Another Republican Backs Repeal Of Federal Anti-Gay Marriage Law
12/26/12

The Defense of Marriage Act, a 1996 law that remains one of the biggest obstacles to marriage equality today, has lost another supporter, this time a GOPer swept into Congress in the Tea Party wave of 2010.

The Many Hats of Chris Colfer
12/26/12

Sometimes being famous is like attending your own funeral. Chris Colfer learned as much at the ripe age of 18, when he was cast as the plucky gay countertenor Kurt Hummel on “Glee.”

Sam Champion of 'GMA' marries Rubem Robierb in New York City
12/26/12

"Good Morning America" stalwart Sam Champion and fiance Rubem Robierb have wed in New York City, ABC News reported Friday.

Hagel Apologizes About Remarks Against Gay Diplomat
12/26/12

Chuck Hagel, a candidate for secretary of defense whose record on gay-rights issues has come under fire in recent days, apologized on Friday for remarks he made as a senator that an openly gay man nominated for a diplomatic post should not represent the United States.

OP-ED: Out in Africa
12/26/12

A few weeks ago I’d have told you that on the subject of equal rights for gays and lesbians — arguably the civil rights issue of our day — I was feeling pretty proud of my country. Gay equality is supported by swelling majorities in polls, especially among young Americans.

Anti-transgender pageant contestant ordered to pay $5 million for defamation
12/26/12

A former Miss Pennsylvania USA, who gave up her state crown shortly after the Miss Universe organization announced its decision to allow transgender participants, has been ordered pay the pageant organization $5 million for defamation.

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