January 27, 2015
GLAAD @ Work: President Obama advocates at #SOTU, GLAAD Media Awards nominees announced, and more
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January 20, 2015
Obama at #SOTU: As Americans, we condemn persecution of LGBT people.
Tonight’s State of the Union address marked several mentions of the LGBT community, including growing acceptance of marriage equality, and the historic first mention of bisexual and transgender people.
December 1, 2014
World AIDS Day 2014 -- Read the President's Proclamation
The Presidential Proclamation -- World AIDS Day 2014 provides a brief overview of what the Administration has done nationally and internationally to fight the disease.
September 17, 2014
Snapshots: Symantec filters out discrimination, Andreja Pejic's AMA, GLAAD in Guatemala and more
Wonder what we're up to at GLAAD? Be sure to check out GLAAD's Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.
Reporting erases bi presence, community members at executive order signing
Though GLAAD reported on the role of bi community leaders on the historic day, bi advocates noted that most coverage from other outlets, including the Washington Post and the LA Times, referred to the executive order as an act for gay and transgender Americans, which is great, but unfortunately failed to recognize the "b" folks as well.
Obama historically joined by trans and gay faith leaders, bi advocates in signing executive order
The legislation itself was not the only part of the day to make history; the guest list broke ground, too.
April 15, 2014
Obama asks Gene Robinson, first openly gay bishop, to give Easter prayer at White House
Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the history of Christendom, was pleasantly surprised while at the White House on Monday morning.
March 24, 2014
Pressure builds as 200+ lawmakers call on Obama to make ENDA a reality
More than 200 Democrats in congress have expressed interest in President Obama signing the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) into law via executive order.
January 27, 2014
Jason Collins will be Michelle Obama's guest for the State of the Union
Jason Collins, openly gay advocate and professional athlete, will be among the first lady's guests at tomorrow's State of the Union address.
December 18, 2013
The White House shares 5 ways Obamacare helps the LGBT community
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being cited by the White House as an example of the government's work towards equality for LGBT people in the country, and an infographic explains how.
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