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GLAAD Mourns the Loss of Actress Lupe Ontiveros, LGBT Ally and Advocate

The iconic Latina actress died July 26, 2012 at the age of 69. The actress best known for her role as Yolanda Saldivar in "Selena" once expressed that she longed "to play a lesbian."

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New Report on Discrimination Against Latina Transgender Women by Law Enforcement

In a new report, researchers explore the extent of discrimination and mistreatment that Latina transgender women living in Los Angeles, California experience from the very people whose job it is to uphold justice.

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GLAAD Mourns Transgender Advocate and HIV/AIDS Activist Alexis Rivera

Last week, transgender advocate Alexis Rivera passed away from complications related to HIV. Rivera was 34 years old and worked as Policy Advocate at the Transgender Law Center in San Francisco since 2007. GLAAD offers deepest condolences to her friends, family, and all who loved her.

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GLAAD Mourns Lesbian Advocate Christina Santiago

Christina Santiago, a lauded leader in Chicago’s lesbian community, was one of five people tragically killed last we

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