Washington Post

July 25, 2012

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Washington Post Op-Ed Gives Different Perspective on Sally Ride, Her Partner, and Her Family

When Sally Ride died just a few days ago, many in the public were surprised to learn that she had been in a 27-year relationship with another woman, Dr. Tam O’Shaughnessy.

May 23, 2012

by Alexandra Bolles, Associate Director, Campaigns & External Engagement

Recent Polls Show Increase in Support for Marriage Equality

Yesterday, NBC/Wall Street Journal released a poll showing that the majority of Americans say President Obama’s support for marriage equality will not affect their vote. The poll also matches one from ABC News/Washington Post released today. In finding that a majority of Americans believe marriage should be legal for all couples in their states.

May 11, 2012

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Washington Post Perpetuates "Religion vs. Gay" Myth with Marriage Equality Story

Today's Washington Post’s story, “Obama decision on gay marriage divides local residents” inaccurately and unfairly portrays people of faith and African-Americans as being in opposition to LGBT equality.

April 4, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Associated Press to Honor Out Gay Reporter Hank Plante

On June 2nd, retired political reporter Hank Plante will accept the 2012 Stan Chambers Award for Extraordinary Achievement from the Associated Press Television and Radio Association. Plante was one of the first openly gay TV reporters in the country.

February 24, 2012

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

GLAAD Calls on Media to Dispel the Myth of the Divide Between the Black Church and the LGBT Community

With the recent passage of marriage equality in Maryland, the media has begun to focus again on the supposed conflict between LGBT equality and the African American community.

October 24, 2011

by Ilana Seager, GLAAD's National News Intern

Associated Press Article Tells the Story of the Anti-Bullying Movement

The Associated Press printed an article Monday that surveyed the burgeoning movement against anti-LGBT bullying in schools across the United States — an awareness campaign that also includes the media.