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President & CEO of GLAAD. Working to build a better future for the queer youth of tomorrow. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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This Women's History Month, let's make sure we are standing together with trans women in the fight for equality and justice. If one of us is being attacked, we're all being attacked.

What happened when anti-trans signage was posted on University of Cincinnati bathrooms? "An outpouring of support for the trans community from students and [staff]." Read more on this win from S. Baum at @erininthemorning.com:

My advice for the next generation is to work hard and with your head up, because everybody says put your head down and work hard. But I think you have to keep your head up, stay aware of what’s going on. Thank you for highlighting our work at @glaad.bsky.social www.babylonbeacon.com/articles/ell...

🚨 The Iowa House and Senate passed a bill removing gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Act. ☎️ Call Governor Reynolds at 515-281-5211 and tell her to veto this bill.

Thank you @newyorkstateag.bsky.social for continuing to have our backs. We must all stand together to resist anti-LGBTQ and anti-American policies that are being forced upon us.

Thank you to the Philadelphia school district for letting kids play sports. To all of the extremists pushing their agenda of hate: Stop pushing anti-LGBTQ discrimination in a phony attempt to protect women and girls. Protect all kids and let them play.

‼️ #ICYMI in #Iowa: lawmakers are considering the Iowa Civil Rights Removal Act (HF583 and SF418), which would make Iowa the first state in the US to roll back existing civil rights protections on the basis of gender identity from its state code. ⬇️ More in @apnews.com. apnews.com/article/iowa...

At a time when transgender people are facing baseless attacks by President Trump and vile anti-transgender rhetoric and violence in our communities, Iowa lawmakers should be ashamed to be piling on the vitriol with this extreme bill. (1/5)

Extremist politicians and anti-LGBTQ social media accounts are spreading lies about the trans community. It's the same playbook that was used to try to deny our right to marriage and keep us in the closet. (1/2)

LGBTQ people see themselves reflected in media, and that increases the chance they know these resources exist and can access them for their health and safety. (1/2) thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/02/17/m...

While the rash of executive orders targeting LGBTQ people signed by President Trump in his first month in office is unprecedented, and reprehensible, the fact remains: the orders are not law. glaad.org/order-in-the...

“I’m not making this post to fear monger or to create drama or receive consolation. I don’t need it. But I do think it’s worth posting to sort of note the reality of the situation and that it is actually happening."

Books can help us see the world, educate us, and give us hope. To be reflected in books is to be seen and affirmed. All youth deserve to see themselves and their families represented in books and media. (1/2) glaad.org/fighting-att...

Congratulations @raquelwillis.com, one of Time's Women of the Year: “We have to remember that communities on the margins have experienced struggles and hardships in every era. We’ll figure out solutions that serve us. I’m going to find ways to take risks to move us closer to collective liberation.”

We've already sued the Trump administration over their attacks on gender-affirming care and passport access for transgender people — and we're just getting started. Learn more on the latest episode of At Liberty.

The months and years ahead will not be easy, but I know for a fact that we will not just survive, but thrive. We always have, and we always will. (1/6) feminist.com/where-do-we-...

The Trump administration's lies about transgender people and their health care are not supported by the facts. GLAAD created this resource for reporters covering the administration's graphic and inaccurate mischaracterizations of the care that is supported by every major medical association.

Our hearts are broken over the loss of Sam Nordquist. Sam was more than just a statistic—he was a son, a brother, a friend, and a bright light in the lives of those who knew him. (1/3)

New Yorkers showed up today at a protest planned in less than 24 hours to speak out against the Trump administrations’s removal of transgender and queer people from the Stonewall National Monument website.

The tireless work of Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and countless other trans women of color paved the way and continue to inspire us. You can try to erase our history, but we will never forget those who came before us and we will continue to fight for all those who will come after us. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

🧵The decision to change “LGBTQ” to “LGB” on the Stonewall National Monument page is yet another example of the Trump administration’s blatant attempts to discriminate against and erase the legacies of transgender and queer Americans.

Now more than ever, we all must realize our power, as individuals, and as a united community for progress. Each of us has the power to change hearts and minds, to use your voice, talents, and platforms. womensmediacenter.com/news-feature...

🚨In a victory for trans youth, their families, and their medical providers, a federal district court today issued a temporary restraining order blocking enforcement of a Trump administration EO attempting to shut down access nationwide to gender-affirming medical care for trans people under 19. 🧵

"Trans athletes play sports for the same reasons as anybody else...every young person deserves that opportunity to be their authentic self and to play the sports they love without compromising any part of who they are." - @thechrismosier.bsky.social

In the face of the Trump administration's attacks, my article at Women's Media Center offers insights from feminist leaders on what new strategies we can use to protect our hard-won rights womensmediacenter.com/news-feature... @staceyabrams.com @sarahkateellis.bsky.social @raquelwillis.com & more

It's been 2 years since we asked the @nytimes.com to improve their trans coverage, meet with trans community leaders, and hire trans journalists. Why won't they meet with trans leaders?

From an outspoken ally to a trailblazing member of the community, Cynthia Erivo’s one-of-a-kind voice has been an integral part of accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people since she came on the scene over a decade ago. (1/3) glaad.org/releases/gla...

The data shows time and time again that featuring LGBTQ people in ads is important — as agreed upon by industry executives and the general public. (1/2) www.out.com/gay-tv-shows...