March 1, 2013
Sharing the story of Coy Mathis and family - the true work of GLAAD
How GLAAD's Director of News and Field Media was inspired by the story of the Mathis family, and the role stories like this play in our culture.
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February 28, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Filling a void in the blogsphere: Monica Roberts for Transgriot
As the first African American trans woman to create a news outlet that focuses on trans women of color issues, Monica Roberts, creator of TransGriot, is continuing to raise visibility for black trans women and the everyday challenges they face.
February 27, 2013
February 26, 2013
by Mari Haywood
LGBT Advocates in Maryland Testify in Nondiscrimination Ordinance Hearing
LGBT advocates in Maryland participate in Senate hearing on SB 449, a nondiscrimination ordinance that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression.
February 26, 2013
Transgender Community Targeted By Phoenix Nondiscrimination Opponents
The Phoenix City Council is considering changes to a local ordinance that would ban discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
February 26, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Today is the last day to make your voice heard to protect LGBTI detainees
The national center for transgender equality will be hand delivering a petition to capitol hill with hopes on bringing more attention to the mistreatment of ntersex, transgender, and non-gender conforming immigrant detainees.
February 26, 2013
Emerson College fraternity raises money for trans brother
The brothers of Emerson’s Alpha Chapter of Phi Alpha Tau are helping out one of their own in a big way: by raising money for his surgery.
February 26, 2013
Katie Couric Explores Stories of Trans Youth
This afternoon, Katie Couric will be devoting her entire hour to exploring the stories of transgender youth - in particular, the journeys they've been on with their families, and specific medical advances that are allowing some trans youth to transition more safely than ever before
February 27, 2013
by Mari Haywood
Fox News' Transphobic Coverage: When Will It Change?
The continued transphobic news coverage by Fox News needs to stop. As the rest of soceity realizes the need for fair and equal treatment of trans people, why haven't the very people that make us aware of this progress?
February 21, 2013
by Mari Haywood
NCTE to Secretary Napolitano: Stop sexual abuse in Immigration detention camps
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano is set to issue a series of directives that will take some steps to help ensure the safety and treatment of LGBT detainees in the immigration system, but the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is calling on her to do more.
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