World War II British code-breaker Alan Turing, who was subjected to chemical castration for homosexual activity, has been pardoned by the Queen. The royal pardon, under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy, is effective today and comes nearly 60 years after Turing committed suicide. Turing’s code-breaking work is considered by many to have helped change the…
http://youtu.be/lD9zARX5_IM The Huffington Post reports on an incredible new web series that has hit the Internet that seeks to break down the stigma sometimes associated with LGBT people being involved in the lives of children. With three episodes currently available, Sez Me is a hilarious, family-friendly program hosted by drag queen Charmin Ultra. Created by…
Uganda has passed its anti-LGBT law that has been under consideration since 2009. The law does not include the death penalty provision it once did, but rather imprisons LGBT people for life. “Uganda’s anti-LGBT law specifically targets LGBT people with brutal persecution and is one of the worst human rights violations of our time.” said Ross…
2013 was a major year for coming out in sports, entertainment, business and more. Ben Martin-Mcdonough, social media intern at GLAAD compiled the list below. Take a look: Tom Daley – British diver and Olympic medalist Tom Daley made news in a YouTube video announcing that he had been in a relationship with a man…
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2014 Buyer’s Guide, which is culled from the 2014 Corporate Equality Index data, provides you the most accurate review of a business’s workplace policies toward LGBT employees. This year, more businesses than ever before are supporting workplace equality for LGBT people – but some are still falling behind. So, HRC…
WASHINGTON – The future victory of LGBT equality has long been visible in demographic data. Public polling reveals that support for LGBT equality among so-called “Millennials” is currently between 70 and 80 percent and continues to grow. This broad support is mirrored across demographic groups, but it’s especially stark among American Catholics of all ages…
With lesbian and gay couples having married over the past several months in many New Mexico counties, today the state Supreme Court ruled to allow same-sex couples throughout the state to continue making lifelong commitments through marriage. This makes New Mexico the first state in the Southwest with marriage equality and the 17th state nationwide….
In an exclusive interview, tennis legend Billie Jean King told CNN’s Christiane Amanpour she “thrilled” to represent the United States at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. “I’m very proud to go as an athlete, and as a gay woman,” she said. “I’m thrilled.” Asked by Amanpour if there will be any protests, King said…
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Academy launched its Oscar season with a trailer starring show host Ellen DeGeneres and 250 tuxedo-clad men and women dancing to “The Walker” by indie pop band Fitz and The Tantrums. The Oscars® will air Sunday, March 2, 2014, live on ABC. “I had the best time making this,” said…
Today, Utah U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby ruled that the state’s ban on marriage equality is unconstitutional. In a 53-page decision, the court found that Utah’s marriage ban denies loving, committed lesbian and gay couples their “fundamental right to marry,” and that the ban lacks any “rational basis.” “This has been a banner year for marriage…
