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By Saira Toppin The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) is always busy. If it is not their TGIF’s (Thank GLAAD it’s Friday), Media Awards, or OUT Auctions, then it is events like GLAAD’s New York Leadership Council Spa Night, or An Evening at La Cage Aux Folles. On Tuesday May 18 th , 2010 from 6:30pm until 11:00pm GLAAD had its New York Leadership Council at Senses NY (138 5 th Avenue). It was an event for women and their friends. It was a spa night after work to...Read Full Story

Hi Darlings, As many of you know, I am involved for the fourth year in a row with GLAAD’s annual “OUTAuction” on November 21st. This is my third year as a Co-Chair of the event. I wanted to share with you why I personally got involved with the event, and also to share with you a letter from my fellow Co-Chair Matthew Shwartz – I can’t wait to share the stage with him and Jill Zarin on Sunday November 21st! See more details below and Buy Tickets , Volunteer or join the Host Committee...Read Full Story

Boston Globe GLAAD's 'Where We Are on TV' Report: Women and Lesbians Underrepresented SheWired At the launch of the 2011-2012 television season, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Where We Are on TV report estimates that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) scripted characters represent 2.9% of all scripted series ... Fox, HBO most gay-friendly networks on television, says GLAAD report Entertainment Weekly GLAAD: Fox, HBO Are Most LGBT-Inclusive Networks Seattle...Read Full Story

We sent out the first call . GLAAD took the initiative . And now same-sex couples will have a chance to join straight Bride- and Groomzillas as part of the "Today" show's wedding contest: GLAAD Praises NBC Decision to Open Today Show's "Modern Day Wedding Contest" to Same-Sex Couples New York, NY, July 8, 2010- The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today praised NBC's decision to open the Today Show's "Modern Day Wedding" Contest to same-sex couples. This afternoon...Read Full Story

Boston Globe GLAAD's 'Where We Are on TV' Report: Women and Lesbians Underrepresented SheWired At the launch of the 2011-2012 television season, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) Where We Are on TV report estimates that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) scripted characters represent 2.9% of all scripted series … More: GLAAD’s ‘Where We Are on TV’ Report: Women and Lesbians Underrepresented – SheWired Related BlogsRead Full Story