anti-gay

August 30, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Local California Boy Scouts Troop 'Open To All Boys And Families'

A California Cub Scouts troop opposes Boy Scouts of America's discriminatory ban on gay scouts and LGBT leaders, saying it will ignore the anti-gay messages sent by the national organization.

August 29, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Are Anti-Gay Messages Bad For Your Health?

A study suggests anti-gay language negatively impacts LGBT people's health.

July 31, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

D.L. Hughley Criticizes Chick-Fil-A's Anti-Gay Stance

Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley criticizes Chick-Fil-A for ardent anti-gay stance.

July 25, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

The Salvation Army At it Again? Vermont Chapter Fires A Bisexual Mom

Bisexual Activist Danielle Morantez has dedicated her life to helping people but was fired from the Salvation Army for being openly bisexual. Read her incredible story of tragedy and triumph.

June 1, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

CNN's Ashleigh Banfield Apologizes for 'Lifestyle' Comment

CNN's Ashleigh Banfield apologizes for saying being gay is a "lifestyle choice."

May 4, 2012

by Justin Ward, Senior Media Field Strategist at GLAAD

GLAAD Working with Indiana Gay Teen Facing Expulsion for Protecting Himself

On Thursday we shared with you the story of Dynasty Young, the openly gay high-school student who's now facing expulsion after using an electrical self-protection device in response to severe bullying. In order for media coverage of this story to meet fair, accurate and inclusive journalistic standards, several important questions need to be raised.

April 27, 2012

by Justin Ward, Senior Media Field Strategist at GLAAD

GLAAD Calling for Suspension After Horrific Anti-Gay Remark on Cleveland's WMMS

GLAAD is calling on Clear Channel and Cleveland radio station WMMS to suspend radio personality Dominic Dieter for vile anti-gay remarks made on-air this morning.

March 15, 2012

by Miriam Lazewatsky

Alice Nkom: Fighting for the Rights of LGBT People in Cameroon

In honor of Women’s History Month, GLAAD is profiling women advocates and allies who have contributed to making t

December 6, 2011

by Kimberley McLeod, GLAAD's Communities of African Descent Media Field Strategist

The Root Examines Rapper T.I.'s Argument

In Vibe magazine's December issue (on stands today), rapper T.I. says that gay people are “too sensitive” to anti-gay sentiment. The Root, a leading online source of news and commentary from an African American perspective, takes a look at T.I.’s logic.