July 19, 2012
Religion News Summary Highlights for July 19, 2012
The first couple to be married on a military base met at a Baptist church, but some chaplains are coming under fire for attending the wedding.
transgender
July 13, 2012
#SupportCeCe Campagin Launches Book Drive for CeCe McDonald
The #SupportCeCe campaign announces a new effort to collect books for CeCe McDonald. Show support.
July 11, 2012
The Episcopal Church Authorizes New Blessing for Gay and Lesbian Couples
The Episcopal Church has authorized a new blessing for the union of gay or lesbian couples. The resolution allows provisional use of a liturgical rite for gay and lesbian couples on their wedding day. Titled “The Witnessing and Blessing of a Lifelong Covenant,” the rite is crafted specifically for gay and lesbian commitment ceremonies.
July 10, 2012
Snapshots of Our Work
Wonder what we're up to at GLAAD? 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.
July 9, 2012
Episcopal Church Votes to Include Transgender People at 77th General Convention
The Episcopal Church has passed a set of resolutions including gender identity and expression to the denomination's non-discrimination policy for lay people and clergy.
July 9, 2012
Media Fails in Coverage of Trans Hotel Employee in Florida
While this story deals with a sensitive issue of an alleged crime, the media has largely disregarded basic respect for Vanessa and her identity. Several news outlets have used wrong pronouns and called Vanessa the wrong name, misrepresented her gender identity, and even referred to her with derogatory slurs.
July 3, 2012
Isis King and Janet Mock Speak Out on In The LIfe
Trans advocates Isis King and Janet Mock sat down as part of the LGBT documentary series, In the Life, for a conversation about visibility of trans women today.
Transgender Teen Launches School-Change Campaign
Asher Doyle, a 14-year-old who is transgender, has launched a viral campaign to raise tuition money in order to attend a Quaker boarding school with an inclusive environment. His story was recently covered by The Advocate.
June 18, 2012
by Matt Kane
Conan O'Brien Apologizes For Anti-Trans Joke
Conan O'Brien apologized today after a monologue joke delivered by Conan O’Brien on his show last Tuesday upset members and allies of the LGBT community.
June 13, 2012
by Marcus Brock
Coalitions and Community Members Support CeCe McDonald
GLAAD, CeCe Support Committee, Trans Youth Support Network and Trans People of Color Coalition, and others are continuing to support CeCe McDonald and bring greater awareness about the issues facing the transgender community.
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