National Center for Lesbian Rights

June 24, 2014

#BornPerfect campaign launched to end "conversion therapy" for LGBT youth across the country

The National Center for Lesbian Rights new #BornPerfect campaign aims at ending the dangerous practice of "conversion therapy" for youth in the next five years.

May 2, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Dept. of Health and Human Services could end Medicare's ban on transgender healthcare coverage

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) may remove a blanket ban on coverage for transgender healthcare through Medicare, reports BuzzFeed.

November 4, 2013

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Nike supports LGBT inclusion in sports, helps to make it a reality

Nike is kicking equality in sports into high gear with its #BeTrue line and a generous donation to the LGBT Sports Coalition.

June 13, 2013

by Monica Trasandes, Director of Programs, Spanish-Language and Latinx Media

LGBT Dreamers Join President Obama at Pride Reception

Today, four LGBT DREAMers, who were recently granted work permits under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, attended a White House reception in honor of Pride month.

March 21, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

BREAKING: New Mexico Lawsuit for Marriage Equality

Two New Mexico couples have filed a lawsuit in Albuquerque’s district court after they applied for and were denied marriage licenses, claiming that the New Mexico marriage statutes and New Mexico Constitution do not bar same-sex couples from marrying, and therefore the State of New Mexico should issue civil marriage licenses to any same-sex couple who applies for one.

August 24, 2011

by Brendan Davis, Director of Digital Communications