House Votes To Ban Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports
The so-called “Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025” will now head to the Republican-controlled Senate.
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New Jersey Governor Signs Law Protecting LGBTQ & Race-Related Books
The Garden State has assured so-called “controversial” books will remain on the bookshelves of public schools and libraries.
Idaho Governor Blocks New Protections For Trans Students
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order Wednesday to declare his state’s opposition to new Title IX rules.
Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris Now Join Human Rights Campaign
Actor Sophia Bush and her wife, soccer player Ashlyn Harris, are using their platforms to “fight for LGBTQ justice.”
Evangelical Christians Blame LGBTQ+ People For Coronavirus
True to form.
Virginia Will Become The First Southern State With LGBTQ Civil Rights Protections
Virginia is set to become the first state in the South to offer LGBTQ civil rights protections after lawmakers passed the Virginia Values Act.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Has Voted To Consider Law Making Homophobia And Transphobia Illegal
Congrats Brazil!
Hundreds Of Couples Wed In Taiwan At Massive Same-Sex Marriage Party
Last week, Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize gay marriage. Now, hundreds of couples are registering their same-sex marriage with the state, including many at a massive […]
Yankees-Stonewall Initiative Announces LGBTQ Scholarship Recipients
One winner from each of the city’s five boroughs will receive $10,000.
A Trans Woman Who Faced Attacks In Dallas Has Been Found Dead
The attack last month was not the first time she was targeted.
Lori Lightfoot Sworn In As First Black, LGBTQ Mayor of Chicago
It’s now official!
Saks Fifth Avenue & The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative Partnered Up & The Campaign Is Iconic
Not only are they collabing, but 30% of proceeds will go to SIGBI.
The House Of Representatives Just Passed A Historic LGBTQ Protections Bill
The win was even bipartisan!
Taiwan Just Became The First Location In Asia To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
“We took a big step towards true equality, and made Taiwan a better country.”
Brendon Urie, Cast of FX’s “Pose” To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards
The singer will receive the Inspiration Award.
The Met Is Holding A Vogue Competition And Anna Wintour Is Judging
The dancers will compete for the title of “Legend.”
Rock The Rainbow For A Good Cause With Express’ Pride Collection
Express pledged to donate a minimum of $100,000 to GLAAD!
Bud Light Partnered With GLAAD To Create Rainbow Bottles For Pride
$1 per case will go to the LGBTQ organization.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Comes To Nina West’s Support After Controversial ‘Drag Race’ Elimination
She knows what’s up!
This Year’s Met Gala Theme Was “Camp,” And We’re In Love With The Wonderfully Queer Looks
It was fabulously campy and queer!
Madonna Pays Tribute To AIDS Victims In GLAAD Media Awards Acceptance Speech
“As soon as you understand what it means to love, you understand what it takes to become a human being.”
Madonna’s New Music Video Is Rumored To Be A Tribute To Stonewall In Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The Riots
Rumors are flying that Madonna’s new music video will be a tribute to the Stonewall riots—the event that started it all. This year is the 50th anniversary of when police […]
Brie Larson Calls For More LGBTQ Representation In Marvel Movies
“I feel like I can’t at the end of the day go to sleep at night if I didn’t do everything that I possibly could.”
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Minnesota Poised To Be The Next State To Ban Conversion Therapy For Minors
The American Psychiatric Association, American Psychological Association, and the American Medical Association all reject conversion therapy as a valid medical practice.
GLAAD To Release ‘Maiden & Princess,’ A Children’s Lesbian Love Story Set In A Kingdom Far, Far Away
It’s the lesbian children’s story of our fantasies—literally.
Ellen Page And Emma Portner Shared Intimate, Beautiful Portraits On Insta And We’re Totally In Love
Rainbow flag emojis everywhere!
Big Companies Are Joining Forces To Stop Tennessee From Passing Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
“The anti-LGBTQ ‘Slate of Hate’ being considered in Tennessee is about as discriminatory as they come.”
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Added More Than 640 New Words, Including Trans-Inclusive Terminology
“The English language never sleeps, and neither does the dictionary.”
Jane Castor Just Became The First Openly LGBTQ Mayor Of Tampa, Florida
She has just become both the first lesbian and first LGBTQ+ mayor elected in the city.
Netflix Is Producing ‘The Half Of It,’ The Lesbian Teen Rom-Com We’ve Been Waiting For
The streaming service calls it “a modern-day Cyrano-meets-Pygmalion.”
The Supreme Court Will Hear Cases About Whether LGBTQ Discrimination Is Legal In The Workplace
The three cases surround sexuality and gender identity and will be heard in the court’s next term beginning in October.
Same-Sex Borrowers Face Higher Chances Of Being Denied Mortgage Loans Than Straight Couples
The combinations of higher denial rates and higher interest charges could indicate that there is a systemic bias against same-sex couples in mortgage lending.
Dr. Richard Green, Pioneering LGBTQ Advocate Who Argued Homosexuality Isn’t A Disorder, Has Died
He fought for homosexuality to be removed from the DSM.
Tucker Carlson Got Really Weird While Talking About Pete Buttigieg
“They don’t just want to vote for this guy, they want to consume him like a hearty stew.”
Lori Lightfoot Is First Black Lesbian Mayor Of Chicago
Amazing!
