American satisfaction with state of LGBTQ+ rights reaches lowest point in over a decade
Just over half of Americans said they are satisfied with the nation's acceptance of gay and lesbian people, the lowest rate since 2013.
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
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The Startling Impact of Family Acceptance on AAPI LGBTQ+ Youth
Parental acceptance of queer Asian and Pacific Islander children can be life-saving.
APRIL 26, 2022
We Don't Have to Just Accept Anti-LGBTQ Bullying
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells us why he thinks government has a responsibility to reduce harassment in our schools.
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
Study: Seeing LGBTQ+ People in Ads, Media Makes Viewers More Accepting
A new survey from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble underscores the importance of visibility.
MAY 27, 2020
Report: Just One Accepting Adult Can Save an LGBTQ Young Person's Life
Acceptance is shown to dramatically reduce the risk of a suicide attempt, according to the Trevor Project.
JUNE 27, 2019
Ireland's Gay Prime Minister Will Challenge Pope on Same-Sex Parents
Leo Varadkar plans to discuss LGBTQ acceptance with the leader of the Catholic Church.
AUGUST 8, 2018
LGBTQ+ Equality Support Is at Record High But Troubling Trends Exist: Report
Misunderstandings are being fueled by anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric, says GLAAD's "Accelerating Acceptance" study.
JUNE 1, 2023
Hard family conversations spanned decades until change arrived at the 11th hour
How do we navigate forgiveness and change within our families and communities?
JANUARY 2, 2025
Sidney Poitier Paved a Path for LGBTQ+ Acceptance on Film
An activist, diplomat and groundbreaker, Poitier portrayed Black characters that weren't stereotypical.
JANUARY 12, 2022
LGBTQ Acceptance Declining Among Young Adults, According to Study
A GLAAD survey found non-LGBTQ people aged 18-34 less tolerant than non-LGBTQ adults as a whole.
JUNE 24, 2019
U.K. School Sees More Protests Over Lessons on LGBTQ Acceptance
Some parents at Parkfield Community School in Birmingham say elementary-age children are too young to be taught about LGBTQ issues.
JULY 10, 2019
Man Gives 'Free Dad Hugs' at Pride, Asks Parents to Accept LGBTQ Kids
Scott "Howie" Dittman gave out more than 700 hugs at Pittsburgh Pride and says that as a parent he can't wrap his head around exiling a child because they're gay.
JUNE 17, 2019
63 Photos of Kamala Harris's 2023 Pride Month Celebration
The night included a call for leaders in the community to unite in the fight for LGBTQ+ acceptance and equality.
JUNE 29, 2023
Pope to British Comic: Those Who Reject Gay People Lack 'Human Heart'
Stephen K. Amos queried Pope Francis about LGBTQ acceptance as part of a documentary series.
APRIL 19, 2019
Historic Vatican gathering punts on LGBTQ+ issues
The Synod of Synodality was supposed to decide important doctrinal issues but instead upset most, observers say.
OCTOBER 28, 2024
South Carolina Library System Removes All Displays That Showcase LGBTQ+ Books
Last year, the library system removed LGBTQ+ displays from several libraries in the district, until they were quickly returned after public backlash.
JUNE 27, 2023
Russia Is Seeing Acceptance of LGBTQ People on the Rise Again
The Levada Center finds support for equality for LGBTQ people are at a 14-year high.
MAY 23, 2019
Josh Cavallo Challenges FIFA to Accept LGBTQ+ Players and Fans
The professional soccer player is using his voice to fight for change.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
New Gay Dating Show Hopes to Promote LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Hong Kong
The show, Boyscation, is set to air in late 2021 or early 2022.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Fringe political leader defends lynching, calling violence against LGBTQ+ Pride ‘acceptable’
Cody Davis, chair of Florida’s Jeffersonian Party, praised lynching during a Naples City Council meeting.
JANUARY 28, 2025
Cynthia Nixon Praises Her LGBTQ Heroes While Accepting Out 100 Award
Accepting the award from Out for Hero of the Year, Nixon spoke movingly about LGBTQ people, women, and people of color leading the way.
NOVEMBER 16, 2018