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Remembering Chilli Pepper: Icon and Trailblazer

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Legendary LGBTQ icon Chilli Pepper passed away peacefully at home on September 11th, surrounded by close friends. Celebrating Chilli’s life comes naturally, as she has spent decades entertaining the masses, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and bringing critical attention to the pressing issues of our time. Chilli Pepper is nothing short of an icon in the LGBTQ+ movement, a beacon of courage and authenticity when trans rights, drag artistry, and the AIDS crisis were seldom discussed or understood. Chilli was one of the first trans women to confront the issue of HIV/AIDS awareness head-on, helping to bring HIV/AIDS into the national […]

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GLAAD finds overall decline in LGBTQ representation in major studio films

GLAAD, the LGBTQ media advocacy organization, has released its 12th annual Studio Responsibility Index tracking films released during 2023. Despite “a huge increase in LGBTQ characters who were front and center in their own narratives,” the study found the number of films with LGBTQ characters dropped in 2023. The survey looked at 256 films from 10 major distributors and their subsidiaries and streaming services. GLAAD says the index can serve as a guide for studios to identify priorities and opportunities to increase and improve fair, accurate and inclusive LGBTQ representation and storytelling. Key findings of the study included: The survey ranked the […]

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GLAAD Fact Sheet: Donald Trump on LGBTQ Issues: Immigration

GLAAD has documented the anti-LGBTQ history of Donald Trump, including his policies, rhetoric and proposals on immigration. Trump’s full anti-LGBTQ record is available on GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Tracker.  LGBTQ people seek protection and asylum in the U.S. to escape persecution and violence from countries around the world. Persecution due to sexual orientation is grounds to apply for asylum in the U.S. Trump’s immigration record includes: Project 2025, a blueprint for authoritarian takeover of the government created by anti-LGBTQ Heritage Foundation and 140 others connected to the first Trump administration, calls for: 

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Minnesota’s Transgender and Queer Equity Successes

With his selection by Vice President Kamala Harris, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz could be the next Vice President of the United States. Walz’s record of support for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and adults has been clear throughout his career as a teacher, legislator, and Governor. Under Minnesota’s pro-equality legislative and executive branches, Governor Walz, Lt. Governor Flanagan, and the Queer Legislators Caucus built the state into a national model for protecting the healthcare access and human rights of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, especially transgender, non-binary and 2-Spirit residents. Below are a few of the accomplishments in Minnesota in the 2023-2024 legislative biennium. First […]

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Deeply Unpopular Book Bans are a Losing Ticket in the 2024 Election

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The results of a new survey published by Knight Foundation in partnership with Langer Research Associates shows that book bans, and the people who promote them, are losing support. The recent primary election results in Florida, home base for book-banning Moms for Liberty, show even more rejection at the ballot box. First, the survey: Of more than 4,500 adults sampled, two thirds oppose book bans in public schools, and 78% trust school staff to stock shelves with “appropriate” titles. And although 60% of respondents view “appropriateness” as a reason to place restrictions on book access, Book Riot’s Kelly Jensen notes, “‘appropriateness’ here is not about topics […]

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Responsible Coverage of the 2024 DNC Must Include LGBTQ Voices and Issues

The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins tonight in Chicago, and will run through Thursday, August 22. Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to accept her party’s invitation for President of the United States, and Gov. Tim Walz will accept the nomination for vice president. The convention will also include an array of party notables, the unveiling of the party platform, panels and meetings, and an address by President Joe Biden. GLAAD is releasing a fact sheet for reporters covering the Democratic National Convention and historic nomination of Harris.  GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis (she/her) says, ”LGBTQ people are a growing, visible and impactful voting […]

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GLAAD Reflects on the Legacy of Talk Show Host and Ally Phil Donahue After his Passing

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88-year-old beloved talk show host and writer Phil Donahue sadly passed away last night. Donahue, who was best known for his iconic talk show Donahue,made waves for nearly 3 decades with groundbreaking and diverse guests featured on the show. An outspoken ally, Donahue hosted the first ever GLAAD Media Awards in 1990. In addition to hosting, Donahue won an award and was named Media Person of the Year for “his continued excellence in coverage and support of gay and lesbian concerns.” Donahue and wife Marlo Thomas went on to attend countless GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies, aiding in the organization’s mission to accelerate acceptance for LGBTQ people. Donahue […]

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Fact Sheet: Donald Trump on LGBTQ Issues: Racial Justice

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GLAAD has documented the anti-LGBTQ history of Donald Trump, including anti-Black policies and efforts to restrict Black progress in America decades before and during his presidency. Trump’s full anti-LGBTQ record is available on GLAAD’s Trump Accountability Tracker. Racial equality is a a top issue for LGBTQ voters according to GLAAD’s Voter Poll, and an ongoing concern for Black voters, Black LGBTQ voters, allies, and all people of color and faiths. Trump’s record on race includes the below. Post-presidency: Presidency (2017–2021) Pre-presidency: GLAAD’s Voter Poll shows:

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French Drag Artists Made History as First in Drag to Carry an Olympic Torch

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Three French drag artists took the main stage ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, making history as some of the first in drag to carry an Olympic torch. In posts to social media, Minima Gesté, Miss Martini and Nicky Doll all shared about the honor to represent their country and community on a global stage. “As the flame passes through France, it announces the Olympic Games and spreads a message of peace and friendship between peoples,” wrote Nicky Doll, the host of Drag Race France, on Instagram. “In a world that is deeply unstable at the moment, with all of us feeling completely hopeless about some awful […]

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LGBTQ and Racial Justice Advocacy Groups in Florida Tell GLAAD the Tide is Shifting in Face of State-Endorsed Hate and Disinformation

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In the face of hate and opposition to equality in Florida, LGBTQ activists and members of the community across the Sunshine State came together for an annual four-part event at the Center for Health Equity called, “Pride Amplified: Navigating LGBTQIAA+ Spaces” in St. Petersburg Florida. Rocky Butler, founder and executive director of 9 Colors Initiative, and Joshua Bean, innovation officer of Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, collaborated to convened activists for an “enlightened” and “impactful” event. This year, The GLAAD Media Institute – GLAAD’s research, training, and education leg – was invited to help participants  “hone [their] media skills to amplify [their] […]

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