Cyd Zeigler

"Fair Play" by Cyd Zeigler

July 6, 2016

Sports writer Cyd Zeigler releases new book on LGBT athletes

Zeigler's book covers treatment of LGBTQ athletes, touching on bullying and hazing that has surrounded, and continues to surround, LGBTQ athletes, specifically in high school and college, while weaving in stories of LGBT athletes and allies such as Michael Irvin, Fallon Fox, and Michael Sam, among others.

Angel Haze

January 21, 2015

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards nominees include highlights of bisexual media representations #glaadawards

Today, GLAAD announced the nominees for the 26th Annual GLAAD Media Awards and the list includes several bisexual stories and people who made an impact in media in 2014.

March 18, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GUEST POST: How did the media get the gay-pro-athlete story so desperately wrong?

We have been told for years that a publicly out athlete on one of the big men's pro sports teams would be a disaster. How did the media get this so wrong?

December 7, 2012

by Aaron McQuade

Video: "The Last Barrier" to examine LGBT acceptance in sports

May 29, 2012

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

NFL Players Speak Up As Allies For Gay Athletes

A dozen professional football players were asked this week about their thoughts on gay athletes and expressed unanimous support to Outsports.com--a story that has been picked up by mainstream media outlets. The reports show that the NFL is not only tolerant of gay athletes, but in fact could be an environment that fosters understanding and acceptance.

September 17, 2008

by Padraic Wheeler