Religion and Faith | GLAAD https://glaad.org GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:52:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 https://media.glaad.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/20110814/cropped-glaad-cyan-icon-32x32.png Religion and Faith | GLAAD https://glaad.org 32 32 Trump 47’s First 100 Days Focused, and Failed, in Implementing Unprecedented LGBTQ Targeting https://glaad.org/trump-47-100-days/ https://glaad.org/trump-47-100-days/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:55:01 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935934 Before returning to the White House 100 days ago, Donald Trump was already the president with the most anti-LGBTQ actions to his name in United States history. His first administration was marred by: arguing and losing at the U.S. Supreme Court for the right to discriminate against LGBTQ employees; signing laws that undercut anti-discriminatory protections [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/trump-47-100-days/feed/ 0 Education À La Carte: Legal and Anti-Censorship Experts, Authors, and Students on the Stakes of the Supreme Court Book Ban Case Mahmoud v. Taylor https://glaad.org/education-a-la-carte-legal-and-anti-censorship-experts-authors-and-students-on-the-stakes-of-the-supreme-court-book-ban-case-mahmoud-v-taylor/ https://glaad.org/education-a-la-carte-legal-and-anti-censorship-experts-authors-and-students-on-the-stakes-of-the-supreme-court-book-ban-case-mahmoud-v-taylor/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:45:43 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935128 Today, April 22, the Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in a case brought by six parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, seeking to opt out their children from the presence of LGBTQ-inclusive books in public education. “This case is about whether public school education can be a la carte, allowing parents to pick and choose [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/education-a-la-carte-legal-and-anti-censorship-experts-authors-and-students-on-the-stakes-of-the-supreme-court-book-ban-case-mahmoud-v-taylor/feed/ 0 LGBTQ Leaders Talk Pope Francis’ Legacy https://glaad.org/lgbtq-leaders-talk-pope-francis-legacy/ https://glaad.org/lgbtq-leaders-talk-pope-francis-legacy/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:05:12 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=935103 Today, April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away. Pope Francis has repeatedly urged acceptance of LGBTQ people and considered how best the Roman Catholic Church can support and minister to them. GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said: “Pope Francis was a transformational leader who included LGBTQ people in historic ways. Having had the [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/lgbtq-leaders-talk-pope-francis-legacy/feed/ 0 GLAAD DISCUSSES MEETINGS WITH POPE FRANCIS, RESPONDS TO HIS PASSING: “A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER WHO INCLUDED LGBTQ PEOPLE” https://glaad.org/releases/glaad-discusses-meetings-with-pope-francis-and-responds-to-his-passing/ Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:27:43 +0000 https://glaad.org/?post_type=releases&p=935052 (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. https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-standing-up-for-lgbtq-rights-in-employment-the-first-amendment-health-care-marriage-equality-and-more/ https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-standing-up-for-lgbtq-rights-in-employment-the-first-amendment-health-care-marriage-equality-and-more/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:47:30 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=934914 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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]]> https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-standing-up-for-lgbtq-rights-in-employment-the-first-amendment-health-care-marriage-equality-and-more/feed/ 0 150+ Anti-LGBTQ Incidents Targeted Religious Communities in the US, According to Newly Released Data from GLAAD’s ALERT Desk https://glaad.org/anti-lgbtq-incidents-target-religious-communities/ https://glaad.org/anti-lgbtq-incidents-target-religious-communities/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:54 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=933834 Since June 1, 2022, GLAAD’s ALERT Desk has tracked 150+ anti-LGBTQ incidents targeting affirming faith-based communities in the US. These include 54 cases of vandalism, 38 cases of threats and harassment, 37 protests, 7 attempted arsons, 3 assaults, and 2 bomb threats.  For the access to the full dataset, please contact press@glaad.org.  This is an [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/anti-lgbtq-incidents-target-religious-communities/feed/ 0 Heroes of the Resistance: A Compilation of Recent Moments of Joy and Positivity for LGBTQ People https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-a-compilation-of-recent-moments-of-joy-and-positivity-for-lgbtq-people/ https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-a-compilation-of-recent-moments-of-joy-and-positivity-for-lgbtq-people/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:10:40 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=928490 In the first installment of GLAAD’s “Heroes of the Resistance,” we’re taking time to highlight changemakers and freedom fighters who are committed to supporting LGBTQ people and advancing policies and rhetoric that ensure our full dignity, respect, and equal treatment in daily life. With an overwhelming news cycle and uncertainty, it can be hard to [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/heroes-of-the-resistance-a-compilation-of-recent-moments-of-joy-and-positivity-for-lgbtq-people/feed/ 0 Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde Delivers Powerful Inauguration Sermon in Support of Immigrants and LGBTQ People https://glaad.org/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-delivers-powerful-inauguration-sermon-in-support-of-immigrants-and-lgbtq-people/ https://glaad.org/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-delivers-powerful-inauguration-sermon-in-support-of-immigrants-and-lgbtq-people/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:35:43 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=927044 This week, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a powerful sermon in the National Cathedral prayer service for the inauguration, fearlessly speaking truth to power about the realities all marginalized people face under the new presidential administration. She urged mercy and compassion directly from the pulpit. President Trump, Vice President Vance, their families, and key administration [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/bishop-mariann-edgar-budde-delivers-powerful-inauguration-sermon-in-support-of-immigrants-and-lgbtq-people/feed/ 0 ALOK Talks Trans Joy, Social Media Safety and the Absurdity of Societal Hatred in New Comedy Special, Documentary https://glaad.org/alok-talks-trans-joy-and-the-absurdity-of-societal-hatred-in-new-comedy-special/ https://glaad.org/alok-talks-trans-joy-and-the-absurdity-of-societal-hatred-in-new-comedy-special/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:18:00 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=925267 ALOK‘s Biology! played to sold-out shows across the globe and starting December 18, the comedy special will be available to stream. Executive produced by the comedy legend Christopher Guest, ALOK: Biology! marks the comedian and poet’s inaugural comedy special — and it’s called Biology! for a reason. “Oftentimes when people discuss biology, they act as if it’s fixed and [...]

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]]> https://glaad.org/alok-talks-trans-joy-and-the-absurdity-of-societal-hatred-in-new-comedy-special/feed/ 0 These Are the Groups Fighting Access to Health Care for Trans Youth https://glaad.org/these-are-the-groups-fighting-access-to-health-care-for-trans-youth/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:13:30 +0000 https://glaad.org/?p=924519 The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in the case of U.S. v. Skrmetti, a significant case that may profoundly affect the accessibility of health care for transgender youth and their families across the country, as well as the autonomy of health care providers to deliver such care. The plaintiffs, families of transgender youth [...]

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