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January 20, 2015

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Obama at #SOTU: As Americans, we condemn persecution of LGBT people.

Tonight’s State of the Union address marked several mentions of the LGBT community, including growing acceptance of marriage equality, and the historic first mention of bisexual and transgender people.

July 24, 2014

by Caroline Ruocco, Youth Issues and Social Media Intern

Tumblr Q&A on Friday with Valerie Jarrett: Conversation about Obama's executive order protecting LGBT workers

As an extension of the recent approval of the Executive Order and the President's overall dedication to LGBT equality, a Q&A will be held this Friday on the White House Tumblr.

April 25, 2014

by Agata Dera

VIDEO: Jason Collins appointed to the President's council on fitness, sports and nutrition

The first active gay pro NBA player Collins is joined by Misty Copeland, Alonzo H. Mourning, Jr.; Rachael Ray; and Robert Thomas Shepardson.

October 10, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler Calls on Presidential Candidates to "Go Purple" on Oct. 19

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler calls on President Obama and former Governor Romney to wear purple on Spirit Day.

March 20, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Former President Jimmy Carter Supports Marriage Equality

Former President Jimmy Carer joins former President Bill Clinton and fellow Nobel laureate Al Gore in supporting marriage equality.

November 15, 2011

by Hariqbal Basi, GLAAD's Law and Media Fellow

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Cites GLAAD in Bullying Report to Congress and the President

The United States Commission on Civil Rights has recently delivered a report to Congress and the President titled "Peer-to-Peer Violence and Bullying: Examining the Federal Response," assessing the impact of bullying and violence in schools.

President

Obama at #SOTU: As Americans, we condemn persecution of LGBT people.

Tumblr Q&A on Friday with Valerie Jarrett: Conversation about Obama's executive order protecting LGBT workers

VIDEO: Jason Collins appointed to the President's council on fitness, sports and nutrition

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler Calls on Presidential Candidates to "Go Purple" on Oct. 19

Former President Jimmy Carter Supports Marriage Equality

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Cites GLAAD in Bullying Report to Congress and the President

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President

Obama at #SOTU: As Americans, we condemn persecution of LGBT people.

Tumblr Q&A on Friday with Valerie Jarrett: Conversation about Obama's executive order protecting LGBT workers

VIDEO: Jason Collins appointed to the President's council on fitness, sports and nutrition

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler Calls on Presidential Candidates to "Go Purple" on Oct. 19

Former President Jimmy Carter Supports Marriage Equality

U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Cites GLAAD in Bullying Report to Congress and the President