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August 24, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

One year later, MTV follows up with fired gay Christian student

Last year's VMA's inspired Stephen Lovegrove to go public about being a gay Christian, a decision which cost him his job at Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. For this year's VMA's, MTV did a follow up with Stephen, diving further into how his life has changed, and some of the causes that are important to him.

July 28, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

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.

July 22, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

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.

July 11, 2014

by Jay Pulitano, Faith Issues Intern

Faith leaders urge President Obama to minimize religious exemption for protection against LGBT discrimination

On July 8, over a hundred high-level faith leaders from diverse religious traditions signed and sent a letter to President Obama, urging him to minimize religious exemptions in his upcoming executive order protecting LGBT people from discrimination.

July 1, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

SC police chief reinstated, investigation launched into town hall after mayor tried to oust her for being a lesbian

Despite an anti-gay mayor's best effort to grasp at straw, a lesbian police chief of more than twenty years has been reinstated to her rightful position with the support of her community and town council.

July 1, 2014

by Brian Teets, Legal Intern

The Hobby Lobby ruling and what it means for you

The Supreme Court delivered a historic opinion yesterday, and it very well could affect you.

June 26, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

South Carolina cop fired, re-hired, then fired again for being a lesbian

Celebrations were cut short yesterday as Mayor Bullard hired a new police chief to replace fired police chief Crystal Moore just before he was stripped of his political powers, and just after a council-imposed 60-day waiting period to hire a replacement.

June 16, 2014

by Brian Teets, Legal Intern

Obama to sign executive action for workplace LGBT equality

President Obama is expected to sign the order, but it is unknown when he will do so.

May 28, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

LGBT Catholics & allies are being unjustly fired and have asked the Pope to talk to them about it

Signed by nine teachers who have been forced from jobs at Catholic schools for identifying as LGBT or being an ally to the community, an open letter has been delivered to the Vatican by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC).

May 1, 2014

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Worthy speculation: Will Joe Biden prompt LGBT employment non-discrimination?

Joe Biden has told Huffington Post reporter, Jennifer Bendery, that he sees "no downside" to an executive order on LGBT employment protections. What does that mean for an executive order?

One year later, MTV follows up with fired gay Christian student

Reporting erases bi presence, community members at executive order signing

Obama historically joined by trans and gay faith leaders, bi advocates in signing executive order

Faith leaders urge President Obama to minimize religious exemption for protection against LGBT discrimination

SC police chief reinstated, investigation launched into town hall after mayor tried to oust her for being a lesbian

The Hobby Lobby ruling and what it means for you

South Carolina cop fired, re-hired, then fired again for being a lesbian

Obama to sign executive action for workplace LGBT equality

LGBT Catholics & allies are being unjustly fired and have asked the Pope to talk to them about it

Worthy speculation: Will Joe Biden prompt LGBT employment non-discrimination?

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