Posts by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Morning TV goes purple for #SpiritDay in support of LGBT youth

This morning, millions of Americans woke up to turn on their televisions, and were greeted by morning news and entertainment hosts sporting purple. It was a good way to start Spirit Day off in America.Read More

GLAAD sets up a UK-based operation to support LGBT Global Voices

GLAAD announced the launch of a UK operation as part of its growing global work to accelerate acceptance of the LGBT community.Read More

UK and international advocates tell GLAAD their priorities for the global LGBT movement

On the morning that GLAAD announced the expansion of its commitment to global LGBT work, the organization sat down with 22 UK-based LGBT advocacy organizations and leaders to hear the work that is being done, and spark ideas for possible collaboration.Read More

In wake of secret Kim Davis meeting, GLAAD renews call on Pope to meet with LGBT Catholics

Responding to news that Pope Francis met with anti-LGBT activist Kim Davis during his recent trip to the United States, GLAAD continued its call for Pope Francis to listen to LGBT Catholics and families.Read More

GLAAD responds to no condemnation, no word of welcome for LGBT people from Pope Francis

GLAAD, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, expressed a mix of disappointment and hopefulness in Pope Francis' lack of explicit welcoming messages for the thousands of LGBT people who followed his trip to the United States.Read More

PHOTOS: GLAAD at the White House for Pope Francis visit

The White House invited GLAAD and LGBT and Catholic leaders to attend a ceremony on the White House's South Lawn welcoming Pope Francis before his private meeting with President Obama. Read More

Catholic LGBT families introduce themselves ahead of Pope's visit

On the opening day of the World Meeting of Families, Catholic LGBT people and their families introduced themselves to the media and the wider world. GLAAD is working with Equally Blessed, who organized the pilgrimage of the LGBT families.Read More