Media Matters

May 16, 2014

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Eye on the media: 4 myths debunked about Houston's non-discrimination ordinance

GLAAD and ThinkProgress have previously published facts that counter commonly invoked myths surrounding HERO, and Media Matters has done so regarding ENDA. For your informed convenience, here's a breakdown.

May 6, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

WATCH: MSNBC's Ronan Farrow confronts anti-trans tactics against Maryland's non-discrimination law

On Friday, MSNBC's Ronan Farrow spoke with activist and community leader Mel Wymore, who is transgender, about the attempt of a conservative group to repeal Maryland's trans-inclusive non-discrimination act. Media Matters wrote about the segment and Farrow's discussion of the "myth" that trans-inclusive bathrooms pose a threat to society.

October 23, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Fox News' Tucker Carlson invokes gay stereotype in personal attack

Tucker Carlson, best known as a Fox News commentator and former bow-tie enthusiast, managed to attack Media Matters, the group's founder, the gay community, and Hillary Clinton, in one fell swoop. It was as efficient as it was offensive.

July 18, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

ENDA has unprecedented support in Congress, but who cares with a royal baby on the way?

Instead of talking about ENDA and the current lack of LGBT workplace protections, cable news is on royal baby watch.

August 28, 2012

by Jeremy Hooper, Guest Contributor

Equality Matters' Carlos Maza pulls mask off NOM's victim routine

Carlos Maza from Equality Matters went undercover at a conference run by the education fund of the National Organization for Marriage to see exactly what is "inspiring" anti-gay activists these days.

May 16, 2011

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD