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May 10, 2018

My journey to finding my pansexuality

I’ve been sitting with this experience of my sexuality for many years, and then Janelle Monáe comes out to the world as pansexual… and it rocked my entire world.

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May 2, 2018

by MJ Okma, Associate Director of News & Rapid Response

New Hampshire lawmakers vote to explicitly protect transgender people from discrimination

With today’s victory in the Senate, House Bill 1319 has passed both chambers of the New Hampshire legislature with bipartisan support.

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April 5, 2018

by Shane Henise, Campaigns Manager

Google’s documentary “Umbrella” spotlights trans trailblazers

The video features four trans trailblazers with varied identities and backgrounds--helping to break the dangerous mold around the idea of a mainstream, monolithic trans experience.

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March 17, 2018

by Zeke Stokes, Vice President of Programs

Powerful new documentary TransMilitary wins SXSW Audience Award

Groundbreaking documentary is first feature length film to receive funding from GLAAD Media Institute

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April 2, 2018

by Adrian Vega, Youth Engagement Intern

Meet the students who created a revolutionary trans student survival guide

Watch and learn from trans students at Yale University on how you can make the college experience better for your trans community.

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March 8, 2018

by Eva Reign Thomas, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

Surpassing my own certainty: What happened when I met my hero, Janet Mock

Many girls like me dream of a savior. We dream it before even telling the world who we really are. We crave reflection. We yearn for validation. We ache for understanding.

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March 30, 2018

by Jayson Bijak, GLAAD Campus Ambassador

6 ways teachers can support trans students

You have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of your LGBTQ students.

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March 5, 2018

by Clare Kenny, Director of Youth Engagement

Call me by her name: Daniela Vega, St. Vincent, and the Oscars moment LGBTQ women deserve

"Have LGBTQ women ever experienced ultimate Academy Awards glory? In short—not really. But if last night’s LGBTQ representation is any indication of the trajectory of the Oscars, the future might be female."