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Country Star Miranda Lambert Celebrates 20 Years of “Kerosene” with a Miranda-Themed Drag Show!

Allison Bloom, Communications Consultant — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:36:39 +0000

Thursday, April 24th was a wild night in Austin, Texas! To celebrate 20 years since the release of country icon Miranda Lambert’s debut studio album Kerosene, Miranda’s brother Luke threw her a “Miranda-Themed” Drag Show! Texas based queens Vylette Ward, Cinda Block, Maeve Haven, and Basüra took the stage at Austin’s Rain on 4th St. and performed all of [...]

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GLAAD EXCLUSIVE: Conor James to Perform ‘Pink Pony Club’ Monday Night on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

Allison Bloom, Communications Consultant — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:24:50 +0000

Conor James has already won over the hearts of millions with his show-stopping performances on NBC’s The Voice. James started the show off with a bang when all four judges turned around for him during the Blind Auditions, now he is headed to the Playoffs Round! James, who is competing on Team Adam Levine, spoke with [...]

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Tender, Urgent, and Unflinching: Experience ‘All the World’s a Stage’ Before It Closes on May 10 in NYC

Tony Morrison — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:39:01 +0000

In the heart of Manhattan’s Theatre Row, a new musical is making waves far beyond the stage. All the World’s a Stage, the world-premiere production from acclaimed composer and lyricist Adam Gwon, is not just a piece of theater — it’s a rallying cry. Set in a small town in 1990s America, the story follows [...]

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GLAAD DISCUSSES MEETINGS WITH POPE FRANCIS, RESPONDS TO HIS PASSING: “A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER WHO INCLUDED LGBTQ PEOPLE”

Heidi Spillum, Web Producer — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:27:43 +0000

(Monday, April 21, 2025) This morning, GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) media advocacy organization, is responding to the passing of Pope Francis, and highlighting his legacy of LGBTQ inclusion. GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis: “Pope Francis was a transformational leader who included LGBTQ people in historic ways. [...]

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Heroes of the Resistance: Standing Up for LGBTQ Rights in Employment, the First Amendment, Health Care, Marriage Equality, and More.

GLAAD — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:47:30 +0000

Much has happened this week in positive changemaking for the LGBTQ community at this time of challenge and uncertainty. Heroes in government, law, and in faith communities, are standing up to enormous pressure by the Trump administration and those emboldened by anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Standing Up for LGBTQ Protections in Employment At the Equal Employment Opportunity [...]

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WATCH: “60 Minutes” Covers the Story of Gay Venezuelan Asylum Seeker With No Criminal Record Detained in El Salvador’s ‘Mega-Prison’

Allison Bloom, Communications Consultant — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:45:27 +0000

In his first 100 days in office, President Trump’s administration has deported or detained nearly 48,000 migrants in the United States. Of these individuals, many are legal residents and asylum seekers. Part of Trump’s crusade in his second term is to “eradicate” members of a Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua. In doing this, [...]

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Everything You Need to Know About Boston’s Big Queer Food Fest!

GLAAD — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:39:42 +0000

Foodies rejoice! Boston’s first-of-its-kind Big Queer Food Fest is right around the corner, and as an official non-profit partner, we have all the details you need to know. This weeklong celebration of the LGBTQIA+ and culinary communities comes to Boston and runs from April 28th – May 4th, hosting events across the city. Co-presented by Meet Boston, [...]

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REPORTER GUIDE & FACT SHEET: BRAIDWOOD, THE SUPREME COURT CASE TARGETING PREP, IMPACTING PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE FOR AMERICANS

Tony Morrison — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:01:36 +0000

On Monday, April 21st, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case that could strip away a critical piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which mandates insurance companies cover preventive healthcare services at no out-of-pocket cost. The plaintiffs in this case are four individuals [...]

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How Targeting PrEP Could Negatively Impact Preventive Healthcare for Millions of Americans

Tony Morrison — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:00:27 +0000

On Monday, April 21st, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc., a case that could strip away a critical piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which mandates insurance companies cover preventive healthcare services at no out-of-pocket cost. Braidwood Management, Inc. originally initiated the case stating [...]

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WATCH: Sandra Bernhard Talks ‘Severance,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ and Upcoming Tour!

Allison Bloom, Communications Consultant — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:38:40 +0000

Actress, singer, and activist Sandra Bernhard is going on tour! The triple threat has already had a huge year, appearing on some of the hottest shows on television like RuPaul’s Drag Race, Severance, and Survival of the Thickest. Now, the LGBTQ icon is hitting the road for her Shapes and Forms tour! Bernhard joined GLAAD’s Anthony [...]

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