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July 25, 2012

The New York Times to meet with GLAAD, trans community to address coverage of trans lives

The New York Times has invited GLAAD and trans community members to meet in order to speak about story ideas, and ways to improve the paper's coverage of the transgender community.

July 19, 2012

by Nichole Latimer

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.

July 13, 2012

by Daryl Hannah, Director of Media and Community Partnerships

#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

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

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

by Seth Adam, GLAAD's Vice President of Communications

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

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

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

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

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

by Kallie Larsen, Entertainment Media Intern

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.

June 25, 2012

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

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.

transgender

The New York Times to meet with GLAAD, trans community to address coverage of trans lives

Religion News Summary Highlights for July 19, 2012

#SupportCeCe Campagin Launches Book Drive for CeCe McDonald

The Episcopal Church Authorizes New Blessing for Gay and Lesbian Couples

Snapshots of Our Work

Episcopal Church Votes to Include Transgender People at 77th General Convention

Media Fails in Coverage of Trans Hotel Employee in Florida

Isis King and Janet Mock Speak Out on In The LIfe

Transgender Teen Launches School-Change Campaign

Conan O'Brien Apologizes For Anti-Trans Joke

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