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Hasbro Says That Potato Head Will Keep 'Mr.' After Outcry
When the company revealed plans of the more gender-neutral "Potato Head world," outraged critics said it was being overly politically correct.
House Sends Equality Act to Senate, Where GOP Could Block Its Passage
Republicans argue that the Equality Act is an attack on religious freedom and cisgender women's spaces.
'Star Trek: Discovery' Casts 'Last of Us Part II' Transgender Actor
Two new cast members will depict a non-binary and a transgender character in the next season of 'Star Trek: Discovery.'
Activists Thank Halle Berry For 'Learning' After Trans Role Apology
"Over the weekend I had the opportunity to discuss my consideration of an upcoming role as a transgender man, and I'd like to apologize for those remarks," Berry wrote on Twitter.
Hallmark Backtracks After Pulling Ads Showing Lesbian Wedding
The Hallmark Channel sparked outrage after it bowed to pressure from conservative campaign groups and took four ads for wedding planning website Zola that featured a same-sex couple off the air.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Appear at LGBTQ Presidential Forum
Co-hosted by GLAAD and The Advocate, multiple presidential candidates appeared, though Bernie Sanders was a notable no-show.
Poll: Millennials Less Accepting of LGBTQ People
"The younger generation has traditionally been thought of as a beacon of progressive values. We have taken that idea for granted," says GLAAD's Sarah Kate Ellis.
Disney Earns Failing Grade for LGBTQ Characters
GLAAD's Studio Responsibility Index also praised movies like 'Love, Simon' but criticized the lack of trans characters in any major Hollywood release last year.
GLAAD Calls Alabama's Choice To Ban 'Arthur' Episode "A Losing Battle"
"LGBTQ parents and their children deserve to see themselves reflected in media and if leadership of this public broadcasting station cannot serve the interests of the entire public, it's time to find someone who can," a GLAAD spokesperson said.
Celebrities Voice Support for Gay BYU Valedictorian
"That young man just saved a lot of young LGBTQ Mormon lives."
Conn. Transgender Prisoners Win 'Groundbreaking' Rights
Campaigners have hailed the law as "groundbreaking."
White House 'Hosts Anti-LGBT Hate Group'
A representative of the Alliance Defending Freedom spoke at a White House youth outreach event.
Catholic Bishops Back Anti-Gay Religious Freedom Bill
Rights advocates fear the First Amendment Defense Act will be used to discriminate against same-sex couples, single parents and unmarried couples.
GLAAD Launches 'Trump Accountability Project'
It will track the discriminatory and hateful statements and positions of Donald Trump and others being considered for his administration.
Why Do TV Shows Keep Killing Queer Female Characters?
GLAAD released its annual "Where We Are on TV" report, which found more diversity on TV as well as the continued use of harmful tropes.
'Xena' Finally Comes Out, But Why Did it Take So Long?
The iconic TV heroine will identify as a lesbian in a new reboot—could she galvanize yet another generation?
LGBT Characters on TV: From Quantity to Quality
GLAAD's 2015 "Where We Are on TV" report focuses on diversity and moving on from tropes and stereotypes.
GLAAD Gives FOX, ABC Family Top Marks for LGBT Representation
A&E and History labeled "failing," and FOX's "Family Guy" called "a sore spot."
Alan Cumming's 'Celibacy' Video Mocks FDA Blood Donor Policy
The campaign is part of an effort to get the FDA to reverse what critics call a double standard for gay and bisexual men.
Suicide of Transgender Teen Sparks Heightened Advocacy for Trans Rights
Leelah Alcorn left a wrenching note on Tumblr calling out her parents for not accepting transgender individuals.
TV's LBGT Characters Add Representation, Depth, GLAAD Report Says
Representations of LGBT characters on television have increased in quantity and quality but more could be done, advocacy group says
Anonymous House of Representatives User Banned for Transphobic Wikipedia Edits
An IP address linked to a House of Representatives user has been making transphobic edits to many articles
Chinese Man Sues After Getting Electroshock Therapy to 'Cure' Homosexuality
They Tried to Make Me Go to Gay Conversion Therapy, I Said No, No, No
Laverne Cox Transforms the Audience at the GLAAD Awards
Cox has chosen to use her status as a means of educating others about transgender issues.