Local and Regional News

April 25, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

As Momentum Builds, North Carolina Coalition Launches Pro-Equality Ads

Protect NC Families rolls out new ads that illustrate the concrete harms of proposed Amendment One.

April 2, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

An Open Letter: Standing Alongside Trayvon Martin's Family and Friends

The tragic killing of Trayvon Martin is a national call to action. Our hearts go out to Trayvon’s family and friends for the loss they have experienced. We stand in solidarity with them as they demand answers and justice.

March 1, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Maryland Governor Signs Marriage Equality into Law

Governor of Maryland Martin O'Malley made history today by signing the state's marriage equality bill into law. Maryland is the eighth state to legally allow marriage for same-sex couples.

GLAAD

November 20, 2020

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TDOR: In Memoriam

We remember the names of the transgender people whose lives have been lost to anti-trangender violence over the years.

Citi Bank

November 19, 2020

by Alex Schmider, Associate Director, Transgender Representation

Citibank's new trans-inclusive campaign will have real world impact & should encourage other companies toward action-oriented allyship

Citibank has announced an initiative for transgender and non-binary cardholders to update their chosen name on eligible credit cards.

ACLU

November 17, 2020

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Guest Post from Joanna Hoffman of Athlete Ally: Trans Women Aren't Taking Over Sports, But Transphobia Is

"As a cisgender female athlete, I’ve seen a lot of threats to girls and women’s sports, from sexual harassment to unequal pay and a lack of women coaches. Expanding access, and allowing trans girls and women to participate, actually makes our sport stronger."

Google

September 17, 2020

by Alex Schmider, Associate Director, Transgender Representation

Here's why the Black Trans Lives Matter film from Google is significant

Google's new film reflects trend search data showing that the U.S. is seeking to understand the trans community and specifically how to support Black trans people.

Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.

May 4, 2020

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

NYC Gave Franklin Graham Everything He Wanted. Now It's Time To Go.

Franklin Graham didn't let a crisis go to waste when he rolled into New York City to set up his tent hospital. And he got what he wanted: fundraising and publicity.