Comic artist and writer Dan Parent says that a gay character is coming to Riverdale High, when Archie comics adds “Kevin Keller” in September. “‘The introduction of Kevin is just about keeping the world of Archie Comics current and inclusive. Archie’s hometown of Riverdale has always been a safe world for everyone. It just makes [...]
The president directed the Department of Health and Human Services to prohibit discrimination in hospital visitation in a memo that was e-mailed to reporters Thursday night while he was at a fundraiser in Miami. Administration officials and gay activists, who have been quietly working together on the issue, said the new rule will affect any [...]
The Obama administration’s proposal to reform the nation’s educational system includes no specific call for anti-bullying programs in schools, and no mention of protections for students from harassment or discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. This is despite the fact that an openly gay man heads the Department of Education (DOE) Office of [...]
GLAAD Contacts: Cindi Creager Director of National News creager@glaad.org Rich Ferraro Director of Public Relations ferraro@glaad.org April 7, 2010 On Tuesday April 6 GLAAD contacted CNN with strong concerns following a highly problematic morning segment aired on CNN Newsroom. You can view the segment by linking to our recent blog post: http://glaadblog.org/2010/04/06/cnn-misses-the-mark-in-interview-with-so-called-ex-gay-activist-richard-cohen/ In an attempt [...]
The father of a Marine whose funeral was picketed by the Westboro Baptist Church says an order to pay the protesters’ legal costs in a civil claim is nothing less than a “slap in the face.” “By the court making this decision, they’re not only telling me that they’re taking their side, but I have [...]
Anna Paquin the actress, who is engaged to her “True Blood” co-star Stephen Moyer, revealed that she is bisexual in a public service announcement for the True Colors Fund. “True Colors Fund” is dedicated to fighting for equal rights for the gay, straight, bisexual and transgendered community