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Accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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I am glad to see SCOTUS denying Kim Davis's attempt to overturn marriage equality.
These baseless attempts to invalidate marriage for same-sex couples are designed to intimidate our community and put families like mine in danger. We all deserve to be happy, and if we choose, to get married.
These baseless attempts to invalidate marriage for same-sex couples are designed to intimidate our community and put families like mine in danger. We all deserve to be happy, and if we choose, to get married.
Today the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of a case that sought to challenge marriage equality. It’s a major relief for so many in the LGBTQ community, who have seen relentless attacks on their dignity and equality in recent years.
Why Marriage Matters
www.whymarriagematters.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I am glad to see SCOTUS denying Kim Davis's attempt to overturn marriage equality.
These baseless attempts to invalidate marriage for same-sex couples are designed to intimidate our community and put families like mine in danger. We all deserve to be happy, and if we choose, to get married.
These baseless attempts to invalidate marriage for same-sex couples are designed to intimidate our community and put families like mine in danger. We all deserve to be happy, and if we choose, to get married.
Today the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of a case that sought to challenge marriage equality. It’s a major relief for so many in the LGBTQ community, who have seen relentless attacks on their dignity and equality in recent years.
Why Marriage Matters
www.whymarriagematters.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Today the U.S. Supreme Court denied review of a case that sought to challenge marriage equality. It’s a major relief for so many in the LGBTQ community, who have seen relentless attacks on their dignity and equality in recent years.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DENIES former county clerk Kim Davis's request for the justices to take up her longshot bid to overturn 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges marriage equality decision. No justice even writes about the request.
Sending our love to the LGBTQ community in Tampa following this horrible tragedy. 💔
4 people killed, 11 injured when speeding car crashes into Bradley's on 7th in Ybor City
A vehicle crashed into a business early Saturday morning on Ybor City's famous 7th Avenue killing 4 people and injuring 11 others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
www.tampabay28.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Sending our love to the LGBTQ community in Tampa following this horrible tragedy. 💔
“Getting yourself out there and performing is just inherently being an activist because you’re saying, ‘I am queer. I am not willing to hide it just to make other people comfortable,’” said Trance Masque, a drag performer.
How these North Texas drag performers find joy — and defiance — on stage
Performers work to define their drag identities and build a name for themselves even amid pressure from state lawmakers.
www.theshorthorn.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
“Getting yourself out there and performing is just inherently being an activist because you’re saying, ‘I am queer. I am not willing to hide it just to make other people comfortable,’” said Trance Masque, a drag performer.
"Winsome Earle-Sears, the GOP gubernatorial candidate in Virginia this year, spent 57 percent of her advertising funds on anti-transgender ads."
It didn't work.
It didn't work.
The GOP Went Big on Anti-Trans Ads This Year. And Guess What Happened?
Abigail Spanberger’s GOP foe spent 57 percent of her ad budget on anti-trans attacks. Spanberger focused on the economy. You see what won.
newrepublic.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"Winsome Earle-Sears, the GOP gubernatorial candidate in Virginia this year, spent 57 percent of her advertising funds on anti-transgender ads."
It didn't work.
It didn't work.
“This decision will cause immediate, widespread, and irreparable harm to all those who are being denied accurate identity documents,” said Jessie Rossman, legal director of the @aclum.bsky.social
Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Enforce Discriminatory Passport Policy | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON–The Supreme Court of the United States today granted a request from the Trump administration to stay a preliminary injunction in Orr v....
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November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“This decision will cause immediate, widespread, and irreparable harm to all those who are being denied accurate identity documents,” said Jessie Rossman, legal director of the @aclum.bsky.social
"A few years ago, conservatives on these boards in Pennbridge and Central Bucks districts were using their roles to pass policies targeting LGBTQ+ students and banning books."
The Wildest Democratic Wins You May Not Have Heard About
Elections for school boards and public service commissions aren’t as sexy as a governor’s race, but they matter — and Democrats swept them everywhere.
www.huffpost.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 PM
"A few years ago, conservatives on these boards in Pennbridge and Central Bucks districts were using their roles to pass policies targeting LGBTQ+ students and banning books."
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In this moment when diverse stories are under heightened scrutiny, GLAAD is partnering with entertainment industry leaders to meet a clear call: Do not cave to pressure to reduce LGBTQ representation. Freedom of speech includes freedom of storytelling, and that includes stories of our community.
Where We Are on TV Report 2024-2025 | GLAAD
GLAAD’s annual Where We Are On TV report not only propels national conversations about LGBTQ representation, but informs GLAAD’s own advocacy within the television industry.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
In this moment when diverse stories are under heightened scrutiny, GLAAD is partnering with entertainment industry leaders to meet a clear call: Do not cave to pressure to reduce LGBTQ representation. Freedom of speech includes freedom of storytelling, and that includes stories of our community.
GLAAD released the 20th edition of its annual Where We Are on TV study today. The study has tracked the presence of LGBTQ characters on primetime scripted broadcast and cable series as well as scripted streaming originals for two decades.
GLAAD Releases 20th Annual Where We Are on TV Report | GLAAD
GLAAD released the 20th edition of its annual Where We Are on TV study today. The study has tracked the presence of LGBTQ characters on primetime scripted broadcast and cable series as well as scripte...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
GLAAD released the 20th edition of its annual Where We Are on TV study today. The study has tracked the presence of LGBTQ characters on primetime scripted broadcast and cable series as well as scripted streaming originals for two decades.
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Erica Deuso is the first openly transgender person to be elected mayor in Pennsylvania.
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
November 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Erica Deuso is the first openly transgender person to be elected mayor in Pennsylvania.
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
The longtime Democratic advocate defeated Republican Rich Bryant Tuesday to serve as the next mayor of Downingtown.
🔴 Live election updates: www.inquirer.com/politics/ele...
"Over 84 million American adults say they’re more likely to watch a TV show if it features at least one LGBTQ+ character,” Townsend said. "… This audience has continued to tune in year after year.”
Nearly Half of All LGBTQ+ Characters Will Disappear From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds
The 2024-25 TV season recorded 489 queer characters across broadcast, cable and screenings, but cancellations and plot find a deep decline to come
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November 6, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"Over 84 million American adults say they’re more likely to watch a TV show if it features at least one LGBTQ+ character,” Townsend said. "… This audience has continued to tune in year after year.”
"If the far right — and the everyday liberals who pre-complied with them by dropping trans rights — have taught me anything, it’s that I am far more powerful than any of the doomed ways they can imagine to stop me or my community."
The midterms proved that respecting trans lives isn’t optional; it’s essential to democracy
If people truly understood how this machine operates — how far-right strategists deliberately engineered fear and misinformation toward the goal of creating a Christian nationalist state — they might ...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
"If the far right — and the everyday liberals who pre-complied with them by dropping trans rights — have taught me anything, it’s that I am far more powerful than any of the doomed ways they can imagine to stop me or my community."
In a conversation with GLAAD Gaming, I was a Teenage Exocolonist narrative designer Lindsay Ishihiro reflects on crafting characters with agency, queer representation, and the importance of stories that challenge players to think deeper.
GLAAD Gaming Spotlight: Lindsay Ishihiro Talks Representation, Queer Complexity, and the Politics of Choice in ‘I was a Teenage Exocolonist’ | GLAAD
Northway Games’ I was a Teenage Exocolonist is about growing up, but also about growing wiser. With the majority of its creation having taken place during the pandemic, it is no coincidence that this ...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In a conversation with GLAAD Gaming, I was a Teenage Exocolonist narrative designer Lindsay Ishihiro reflects on crafting characters with agency, queer representation, and the importance of stories that challenge players to think deeper.
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His election signals that voters value leaders who treat all community members with fairness, dignity, and respect. (2/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
His election signals that voters value leaders who treat all community members with fairness, dignity, and respect. (2/2)
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Mayor-elect Mamdani has consistently affirmed his support for LGBTQ New Yorkers, including transgender people, through both his campaign messaging and policy proposals that prioritize safety and inclusion. (1/2)
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Mayor-elect Mamdani has consistently affirmed his support for LGBTQ New Yorkers, including transgender people, through both his campaign messaging and policy proposals that prioritize safety and inclusion. (1/2)
“I’m visibly trans, I’m brown, I’m Mexican, I’m a product of immigrant parents. I’m also an educator who works with kids, and I’m a drag performer. Everything that is me is on the line.”
Drag Queen Story Hour originator appointed as San Francisco’s next Drag Laureate
As anti-LGBTQ policies grow nationwide, longtime educator and drag performer Per Sia becomes San Francisco’s first transgender Drag Laureate.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
“I’m visibly trans, I’m brown, I’m Mexican, I’m a product of immigrant parents. I’m also an educator who works with kids, and I’m a drag performer. Everything that is me is on the line.”
Health care for transgender youth is supported by every major medical association and leading world health authority as safe, studied, consensus care. Statements here ⤵️
Medical Association Statements in Support of Health Care for Transgender People and Youth | GLAAD
Original article posted June 21,2023 Every major medical association and leading world health authority supports health care for transgender people and youth. They are also increasingly speaking out a...
glaad.org
October 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Health care for transgender youth is supported by every major medical association and leading world health authority as safe, studied, consensus care. Statements here ⤵️
“We’re trying to show them you can take away the colors here, but you can’t take it away from our church,” Garcia Jr. said. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Loud and Proud in The Lone Star State: Dallas Church, Cities Across Texas Respond to Crosswalk Controversy with Pride | GLAAD
Standing at the corner of Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn Blvd in Dallas for over 150 years, Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has served Texans of faith, including members of the LGBTQ community. Through i...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
“We’re trying to show them you can take away the colors here, but you can’t take it away from our church,” Garcia Jr. said. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
"I once muted my culture to survive. I learned to live when I embraced every part of myself." @thetonymorrison.bsky.social
OP-ED: My Filipina Mother Taught Me to Blend In. My HIV Diagnosis Taught Me to Be Seen | GLAAD
By Tony Morrison. This Filipino-American History Month, I’m reflecting not just on who I am, but who I’ve become.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:07 PM
"I once muted my culture to survive. I learned to live when I embraced every part of myself." @thetonymorrison.bsky.social
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15% of LGBTQ adults—nearly 2.1 million people, including 250,000 transgender individuals—received SNAP benefits in the past year, compared to 11% of non-LGBTQ adults. (3/3)
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More than 2 million LGBT adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits
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October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
15% of LGBTQ adults—nearly 2.1 million people, including 250,000 transgender individuals—received SNAP benefits in the past year, compared to 11% of non-LGBTQ adults. (3/3)
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SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1.
Research from the Williams Institute shows that LGBTQ people are at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-LGBTQ people. (2/3)
Research from the Williams Institute shows that LGBTQ people are at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-LGBTQ people. (2/3)
More than 2 million LGBT adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits
williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1.
Research from the Williams Institute shows that LGBTQ people are at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-LGBTQ people. (2/3)
Research from the Williams Institute shows that LGBTQ people are at higher risk of food insecurity compared to non-LGBTQ people. (2/3)
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LGBTQ people and immigrants are not responsible for the government shutdown.
Politicians need to stop scapegoating marginalized communities for political purposes. (1/3)
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Politicians need to stop scapegoating marginalized communities for political purposes. (1/3)
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USDA website blames SNAP benefits expiring on trans people, immigrants amid shutdown
The benefits, which are set to expire on November 1 due to the government shutdown, will lead to millions of people struggling to secure access to food.
www.advocate.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
LGBTQ people and immigrants are not responsible for the government shutdown.
Politicians need to stop scapegoating marginalized communities for political purposes. (1/3)
www.advocate.com/politics/usd...
Politicians need to stop scapegoating marginalized communities for political purposes. (1/3)
www.advocate.com/politics/usd...
Strategy discussions on dismantling various forms of oppression were central throughout the Summit, but organizers also made sure to center Black queer joy and, above all else, rest.
Inaugural Black Queer Visionaries Summit Charts Path To Safety and Liberation for LGBTQ Southerners | GLAAD
It may come as a surprise to people living outside of the U.S. South that the majority of LGBTQ Americans reside in this region. Ask any LGBTQ person living in the coastal U.S. their thoughts about th...
glaad.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Strategy discussions on dismantling various forms of oppression were central throughout the Summit, but organizers also made sure to center Black queer joy and, above all else, rest.
According to @williamsinstitute.bsky.social, more than 2 million LGBTQ adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits
More than 2 million LGBT adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits
williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu
October 28, 2025 at 2:41 PM
According to @williamsinstitute.bsky.social, more than 2 million LGBTQ adults in the US rely on SNAP benefits