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February 17, 2017

by Samantha Cavalcanti, Entertainment Media Intern

The GLAAD Wrap: 'How to Survive a Plague' miniseries, Chris Colfer develops new series, 'Superstore' renewed and more!

Every week, The GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend.

March 4, 2013

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

National Geographic Channel meets with GLAAD, Eagle Scout; agrees to publish guest article

Representatives from National Geographic Channel met with GLAAD and gay Eagle Scout Will Oliver this morning, following the delivery of over 120,000 Change.org petition signatures, calling on the network to denounce the Boy Scouts' ban on gay scouts and scout leaders.

February 28, 2013

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

Documents reveal close ties between National Geographic Channel, Boy Scouts

This coming Monday, National Geographic Channel will debut its new reality series, "Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout?" Documents, uncovered by GLAAD, reveal that the new show is actually a commercial for one of the most anti-gay organizations in the country, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

January 28, 2013

by Brendan Davis, Director of Digital Communications

Over 100,000 urge National Geographic to speak out against Boy Scouts' anti-gay policies

A petition calling on the National Geographic Channel to denounce the Boy Scouts’ ban on gay scouts and leaders has received more than 100,000 signatures.

January 24, 2013

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

Boy Scouts look to National Geographic to resuscitate membership

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is cozying up to National Geographic Channel in hopes that the network's new reality series, "Are You Tougher than a Boy Scout," can revive dwindling membership.

National Geographic

The GLAAD Wrap: 'How to Survive a Plague' miniseries, Chris Colfer develops new series, 'Superstore' renewed and more!

National Geographic Channel meets with GLAAD, Eagle Scout; agrees to publish guest article

Documents reveal close ties between National Geographic Channel, Boy Scouts

Over 100,000 urge National Geographic to speak out against Boy Scouts' anti-gay policies

Boy Scouts look to National Geographic to resuscitate membership

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National Geographic

The GLAAD Wrap: 'How to Survive a Plague' miniseries, Chris Colfer develops new series, 'Superstore' renewed and more!

National Geographic Channel meets with GLAAD, Eagle Scout; agrees to publish guest article

Documents reveal close ties between National Geographic Channel, Boy Scouts

Over 100,000 urge National Geographic to speak out against Boy Scouts' anti-gay policies

Boy Scouts look to National Geographic to resuscitate membership