Religion and Faith

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July 19, 2018

by Daniel Segobiano, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Troye Sivan: The queer pop star who saved me

When I saw Troye live openly as a gay man, everything changed for me, and I was inspired to come out to my friends and family.

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May 17, 2018

by GLAAD

President Trump announces he will appoint Gary Bauer and other anti-LGBTQ nominations to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

Bauer joins virulently anti-LGBTQ activist, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, on the Commission

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June 1, 2018

by Andre Menchavez, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Sam Smith helped me accept my queer and Catholic identities

I stan Sam Smith because he proved that queer excellence is possible, that my excellence is possible.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Guía de términos y definiciones para los medios

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November 14, 2017

by MJ Okma, Associate Director of News & Rapid Response

Tip Sheet: How to cover "religious exemptions" court cases, federal guidance, and legislation

This is not about ‘religious freedom’ or ‘religious liberty' -- the accurate term is ‘religious exemptions’

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October 19, 2017

by Jeremy Blacklow, Director of Entertainment Media

The Cast of 'Boy Erased' Goes Purple for Spirit Day

Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and other stars of the film “Boy Erased” went purple this week in support of GLAAD Spirit Day. The Joel Edgerton directed film comes out in Sept. 2018.

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October 20, 2017

by Claire Holmes, Campaigns Intern

The spirit of faith sweeps #SpiritDay!

Faith groups, places of worship, and leaders and faith communities from various traditions came together again this year to take part in Spirit Day. In today's current political climate, having faith communities supporting and standing with LGBTQ youth is increasingly important; these leaders and groups have more than risen to the occasion!