ACLU of Montana challenges anti-LGBTQ I-183 as unconstitutional

HELENA, Mont. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Montana announced a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the constitutionality of the anti-LGBTQ I-183. The ballot initiative seeks to prevent transgender and gender-nonconforming Montanans from using public facilities that correspond with their gender identity by restricting access to public facilities in public spaces, such as libraries, parks, and schools. I-183 would…

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Today is #SpiritDay: Take a stand against bullying

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports…

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Two in five LGBT workers feel bullied at work, according to recent survey

CHICAGO and ATLANTA — As people across the country wear purple in support of GLAAD’s Spirit Day, which is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, new research indicates that LGBT workers are facing bullying in an area that should be a safe place – their workplace. Two in five…

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Sen. Kamala Harris presses OPM director nominee on diversity and protecting federal LGBTQ employees from discrimination

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris pressed the nominee for director of Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Dr. Jeff Pon, Wednesday on diversity, inclusion and protecting LGBTQ federal employees from discrimination during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing. Sen. Harris highlighted the need for OPM to make aggressive efforts to…

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George Michael – ‘Fantasy’ ft. Nile Rodgers available now (VIDEO)

George Michael – “Fantasy” (Official Video) ft. Nile Rodgers premiered Wednesday, taken from Listen Without Prejudice/MTV Unplugged. The reissue of the late George Michael’s iconic album, Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1 will be released Oct. 20. George Michael: Freedom will air this Saturday Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime. A remastered version of George’s…

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