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GLAAD Applauds 17 Advertisers for Pulling Ads from Fox News’ ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ and Shines Light on History of Anti-LGBTQ Statements

| December 19, 2018

NEW YORK – GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today praised the 17 companies and advertisers who have pulled down their television ads after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson said defaming statements about immigration during a broadcast of this show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, last week.

Senator Mike Lee’s Anti-LGBTQ Activism Threatens Safety & Well-Being of Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Survivors

| December 17, 2018

GLAAD calls on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to hold EEOC confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate

Highland Imports Commits $100,000 to GLAAD and Brings True Colours Cava Signature Rainbow Bottle to 30 States

| November 15, 2018

New York, NY - Highland Imports, LLC today debuted True Colours Cava in the U.S. and committed a $100,000 donation to GLAAD for its work to accelerate acceptance of the LGBTQ community globally. True Colours Cava’s signature rainbow bottle will be available in the 30 states in which Cost Plus World Market retail stores carry wine.

Star actress Amiyah Scott to receive Rising Star Award from Pose actress Angelica Ross at GLAAD Atlanta Gala

| November 8, 2018

Actress and Recording Artist Kat Graham to host annual event celebrating LGBTQ Southerners on November 9

GLAAD Applauds Rainbow Wave of Victories and LGBTQ-Affirming Elections in the U.S. House of Representatives

| November 7, 2018

Colorado becomes first state to elect an openly gay man as Governor, Kansas Elects Nation’s First Out Native American Member of Congress, and more than 100 LGBTQ Candidates Win Federal, State, Local Races

Voters in Massachusetts Make History with First Statewide Popular Vote in Favor of Transgender Rights