December 15, 2015
Facebook announces improvements to 'names policy'
Facebook announced today that it will begin testing improvements to its 'names policy,' which requires "people to use the name their friends and family know them by."
June 26, 2015
New tool allows Facebook users to wear their Pride on their sleeves
In celebration of Pride, Facebook has unveiled a new tool that all
March 5, 2015
GLAAD @ Work: GLAAD releases HIV & AIDS media guide, Facebook changes policy, #GotYourBack on Vine, and more
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#LeanInTogether inspires men to speak out for gender equality
“Men should support their wives and daughters at home and their female colleagues in the workplace, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s great for them,” said Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and founder of LeanIn.Org.
December 9, 2014
NOM solicits participation, deletes GLAAD staffer's most 'liked' comment
GLAAD's Director of Communications, Seth Adam's comment in favor of his friends Cooper and Todd rose to the top of the National Organization for Marriage's Facebook request to submit the names of couples with inspiring marriages.
November 4, 2014
Photos and tweets: GLAAD's social media followers share their Election Day selfies
Today is Election Day, and people everywhere are headed to the polls.
October 15, 2014
Man uses Facebook to plan Tahlequah, Oklahoma's first Pride event
Carden Crow and his spouse Shronn just wanted to have a picnic one day with all their friends, since they weren’t going to be around for the Tulsa pride parade. Little did they know that there fifteen-person picnic would turn into an event with over 600 attendees .
October 15, 2014
Transgender girl builds up courage and comes out on Facebook
Mey Rude is a transgender woman. She proudly came out in October 2012 and has never felt happier. Mey's whole life, she never felt like "one of the guys" and always felt uncomfortable being treated like she was a boy. This was a really big step for her because not only did she come out to herself, but she came out on social media as well to let the world know hwho she is.
October 14, 2014
Parents of trans children find a community on Facebook
In the lead up to Spirit Day, we're highlighting stories of people who have used Facebook and Instagram to come out, find support and inspire change around LGBT equality.
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