New York

June 27, 2013

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD Acting President motivates NYC marriage rally

GLAAD's Acting President, Dave Montez, addressed the New York marriage rally, cheering these victories, but also pointing to the remaining work to be done. In case you missed it, here are his comments.

June 20, 2013

by Chelsea Shamy, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Real Housewife Aviva Drescher advocates against employment discrimination

Aviva Drescher of Bravo's Real Housewives of New York City held a press conference this past Wednesday at the LGBT Community Center in NYC about a wrongful termination case against Jeffrey Villacampa by his former employer, Bayside Volkswagen of Queens.

June 14, 2013

by Hannah Kreider, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

TAKE ACTION: Find a Decision Day rally near YOU!

The Supreme Court of the United States is set to rule on DOMA and Prop 8 by the end of June. We've waited for years for this historic landmark decision from SCOTUS. It could come any day now, and we will want to be gathered as a community.

June 14, 2013

by Hannah Kreider, Faith Initiatives Intern at GLAAD

Gay Jewish couple featured in Jewish news outlet despite previous backlash

In the spirit of increasing acceptance and inclusiveness, a prominent Jewish outlet, The Jewish Week, recently sought to feature a gay Jewish couple's wedding announcement, despite previous backlash from the Orthodox community.

June 11, 2013

by Sarah Giovanniello

Call your NY State senator: pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act!

Today, June 11th, is the statewide call-in day to pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA) in New York State, organized by Empire State Pride Agenda. Polls indicate that 78% of New York State residents support the act, which if passed would prohibit discrimination based on a person's gender identity or expression in employment, education, housing, and public accommodations.

June 10, 2013

by Ryan Houlihan

Snapshots of our Work

Blogging for LGBT Families Day, Marcel Neergaard, Gezi Park and more - Be sure to check out GLAAD Blog each week for updates about our latest work to build support for LGBT equality through news, entertainment and online media.

June 6, 2013

by Mari Haywood

Join GLAAD at a screening of God Loves Uganda at the United Nations

God Loves Uganda, a documentary directed by Roger Ross Williams follows American and Ugandan religious leaders that are fighting "sexual immorality" and missionaries that are trying to convince Ugandans to oppose LGBT people. The Unitarian Universalist Association will host a panel and reception around a special screening of God Loves Uganda.

May 21, 2013

by Mari Haywood

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn To March For Passing Of GENDA In New York State

Tomorrow, New York City council speaker Christine Quinn along with Empire State Pride Agenda and members LGBT advocacy organizations, including the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF), Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, and The Ali Forney Center will march on the steps of City Hall, in New York City.

May 19, 2013

by Aaron McQuade

GLAAD joins march and rally against anti-LGBT hate violence in New York City

Friday night in New York's Greenwich Village, police say a gunman, who is in custody but has yet to be identified, followed a gay man, taunting him with anti-gay slurs and homophobic language, before tragically shooting him in the head.

May 2, 2013

by Hannah Moch, Guest Contributor

Advocates push for GENDA at the Empire State Pride Agenda's Equality and Justice Day 2013

Tuesday was Empire State Pride Agenda's Equality and Justice Day. Advocates pushed for the passage of the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act and the Child-Parent Security Act.

New York

GLAAD Acting President motivates NYC marriage rally

Real Housewife Aviva Drescher advocates against employment discrimination

TAKE ACTION: Find a Decision Day rally near YOU!

Gay Jewish couple featured in Jewish news outlet despite previous backlash

Call your NY State senator: pass the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act!

Snapshots of our Work

Join GLAAD at a screening of God Loves Uganda at the United Nations

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn To March For Passing Of GENDA In New York State

GLAAD joins march and rally against anti-LGBT hate violence in New York City

Advocates push for GENDA at the Empire State Pride Agenda's Equality and Justice Day 2013

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