Stories to Watch

March 15, 2013

Story to Watch: Investigation into Murder of Marcus McMillian

As the investigation into McMillian's murder continues, his sexual orientation will undoubtedly be brought up a lot. It is of the utmost importance that the media refute such victim blaming as another form of homophobia.

December 27, 2011

by Elana Stone, GLAAD's Media Field Strategist

Story to Watch: Kansas City Transgender Woman Murdered Christmas Eve

Dee Dee Pearson, a transgender woman living in Kansas City, Missouri, was murdered this holiday weekend. The transgender community in Kansas City is mourning this tragic loss, and friends and neighbors have already begun leaving tokens of love and support outside of Dee Dee’s home where she was shot Saturday night.

December 22, 2011

by Corey Johnson, GLAAD's Deputy Director of Programs

Cardinal Compares Gays to KKK, Fox Affiliate to Re-Air Interview on Christmas

Chicago Fox Affiliate aired a segment featuring Cardinal Francis George who aired dangerous ideas comparing LGBT people to the KKK.

October 7, 2011

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

Story to Watch: Florida Media Should Tell the Full Story of Anti-LGBT Teacher Jerry Buell

The Florida teacher who posted anti-marriage messages to Facebook is taking his anti-gay rhetoric to the national stage. Jerry Buell, a currently employed public high school teacher at Mouth Dora High School, is known for taunting his students for their actual or perceived sexual orientation. Now he’s being featured in an anti-LGBT advertisement that undermines the relationships of gay and lesbian couples.

July 5, 2011

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD