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Los Angeles Rallies for Marriage Equality

Monday, March 25, 2013 - 11:52am by Max Gouttebroze, Entertainment Media Strategist at GLAAD

On Sunday, March 24, the LGBT community gathered on the west steps of the Los Angeles City Hall for a candlelight vigil in support of marriage equality. Gay and lesbian couples and families told their personal stories of love and commitment as the Supreme Court gets ready to hear testimonies in the 'Defense of Marriage Act' (DOMA) and Proposition 8 cases this week.

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New Report on Discrimination Against Latina Transgender Women by Law Enforcement

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 1:38pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

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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"We Are The Change" Transgender Day of Remembrance Event in West Hollywood/Los Angeles

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 5:21pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

On Sunday, November 20, the West Hollywood Transgender Advisory Board will be hosting an event to commemorate the 13th Transgender Day of Remembrance from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the West Hollywood/Los Angeles area. The theme of the event is "We Are The Change" and will feature a number of guest speakers and performers.

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GLAAD Mourns the Loss of "The Advocate" Co-Founder, Aristide J. Laurent

Tuesday, November 1, 2011 - 12:37pm by Dani Heffernan, Media Research Associate at GLAAD

Aristide J. "AJ" Laurent, the openly gay co-founder of "The Advocate" newspaper, died on October 26, 2011 at his home in Los Angeles. GLAAD joins those mourning the loss of Laurent and appreciates his work to elevate LGBT issues and advocate for equality.

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