Lesbian

Video: Advocate and author Zach Wahls talks about his new book My Two Moms

Advocate and author Zach Wahls, whose YouTube video in support of his gay moms went viral in February 2011, stopped by GLAAD's New York City offices to chat about his new book 'My Two Moms: Lessons of love, strength, and what makes a family.'

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Gay mom ousted from Boy Scouts to speak at #glaadawards

Jennifer Tyrrell, the Ohio mom who was ousted as her son’s Boy Scouts den leader because she’s gay, will speak at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles.

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Ohio Boy Scouts Chapter Removes Gay Mom; Protest Happening Today

Jennifer Tyrrell of Bridgeport, Ohio is a devoted partner, mother, friend and community leader. Until recently, she also volunteered her time to serve as the den leader of a local Cub Scout chapter. She was removed from her volunteer post not because of issues with performance; she was removed only because she happens to identify as a lesbian.

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GLAAD Media Awards nominees 'Circumstance,' 'Tomboy' to show at Athena Film Festival in NYC

The Athena Film Festival will take place Feb. 9-12 in NYC, featuring GLAAD Media Awards nominees. Details inside!

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'Pariah' Recap: First Reactions to the Groundbreaking Film

GLAAD recently asked Pariah director Dee Rees some questions about the film and her own journey as an out African American lesbian. Pariah opened in select theaters across the nation last week and has continued to garner much media attention especially in outlets geared toward the African American community. Here’s what various Black media outlets recently had to say.

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"Pariah Personals" Feature Coming Out Stories By Youth of Color

This week, Salon.com teamed up with New America Media to run a series of coming out stories by LGBT youth of color and LGBT immigrant youth. Titled "Pariah Personals," the series is inspired by the recently released film "Pariah," a coming-of-age story about an African American teen named Alike, who is embracing her identity as a lesbian.

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LGBT and Women's Groups in Ecuador Campaign Against "Ex-Gay" Torture Centers

A campaign by women’s and LGBT groups in Ecuador seeking the closure of 200 "ex-gay" torture centers whose victims have mostly been lesbians is quickly gaining momentum as well as international attention. For more information, please visit Fundación Causana and AllOut’s petitions available in both English and Spanish to get the Ecuadorian federal government to take action.

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