GLAAD amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.Tumblr (3.0; @glaad)http://glaad.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3882222193aa8cb6d305b74489bdfd1a/tumblr_mnbk4qCqVl1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>A spokesperson for the White House said that the President welcomes the Boy Scouts of America’s decision to end the ban on gay members, but believes it should also welcome gay parents and leaders. We agree. Help us keep the pressure on: <a href="http://glaad.org/scouts">http://glaad.org/scouts</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51245351786http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51245351786Fri, 24 May 2013 16:12:26 -0400Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericaBSALGBTGLAADLGBTQ<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ee198095ca09232d0644111d87f0b37a/tumblr_mn9wzqj1S71r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Jennifer Tyrrell and son Cruz react to the Boy Scouts news. We’re going to keep pressure on until Jen can serve: <a href="http://glaad.org/scouts%C2%A0">http://glaad.org/scouts </a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51180403634http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51180403634Thu, 23 May 2013 18:55:02 -0400Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericaLGBTGLAADBSA<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0029637367ead1e2a68fad1995a6cebb/tumblr_mn9v4c8qfG1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><span>The </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Boy-Scouts-of-America/113441755297?directed_target_id=0" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/page.php?id=113441755297&extragetparams=%7B%22directed_target_id%22%3A0%7D">Boy Scouts of America</a><span> has just voted to end the ban on gay Scouts in a major victory for gay youth. We will keep the pressure on until they remove the ban on gay and lesbian parents and leaders as well. </span><a href="http://glaad.org/scouts" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><a href="http://glaad.org/scouts">http://glaad.org/scouts</a></a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51177488133http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51177488133Thu, 23 May 2013 18:14:36 -0400BSABoy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericaLGBTGLAAD<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e7cf5b77bf459b3c3df1b7d68eca7f66/tumblr_mn9f9ny6ki1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>63% of Americans support allowing gay youth to join the Boy Scouts of America. Are you one of them?</p> <p>The BSA is voting right now on whether to end the ban. Visit <a href="http://glaad.org/scouts">http://glaad.org/scouts</a> for updates.</p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51155135460http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51155135460Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:11 -0400Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy ScoutsBSALGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderGLAAD<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8b9eb2ae15a854d477dbd73d968d8d66/tumblr_mn7y20Z6Oh1r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Today is <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/celebrating-harvey-milk-day">Harvey Milk Day</a> — Happy Birthday, Harvey Milk! </p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51095664642http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51095664642Wed, 22 May 2013 17:22:48 -0400Harvey Milk DayHarvey MilkLGBTGLAADlesbiangaybisexualtransgender<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/68d60ede62db6beca463f139d21d6516/tumblr_mn7er58FaO1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>GLAAD staff is on the ground with gay Scouts and leaders in Texas this week in anticipation for tomorrow’s Boy Scouts of America vote on whether to change its policy and embrace equality. Follow our live blog and show your support for equality by changing your Facebook and Twitter pics at <a href="http://glaad.org/scouts">http://glaad.org/scouts</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51070528808http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/51070528808Wed, 22 May 2013 10:25:53 -0400Boy ScoutsGLAADBSABoy Scouts of AmericaLGBTQLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgender<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0115f1e5ac1f92a645ce7388467c09e9/tumblr_mn5kfhN48n1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Time Magazine <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/gay-boy-scout-employee-time-magazine-i-cant-live-lie-any-longer">published an op-ed </a>written by a gay employee of the Boy Scouts, calling for a repeal of the ban on gay Scouts and leaders. </p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50990424117http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50990424117Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:17 -0400Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericaBSALGBTQLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderGLAAD<p>Our thoughts are with all those affected by the disaster in Oklahoma.</p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50960068674http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50960068674Mon, 20 May 2013 22:44:58 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f0db3a2dae2b30f832c5a9c557e8aa5e/tumblr_mn45nwHUPJ1r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>GLAAD staff was lucky to visit the set of Husbands with <span>Brad Bell, Jane Espenson and Eli Gonda!</span></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50929213293http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50929213293Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:44 -0400GLAADHusbandsLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderBrad Bell<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4ee4ff11e9a87b4758f7487810fe019c/tumblr_mn3xmqAnc61r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of America has announced that it will open Scouting to all youth and adults. <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/connecticut-yankee-council-opens-scouting-gay-youth-and-adults">http://www.glaad.org/blog/connecticut-yankee-council-opens-scouting-gay-youth-and-adults</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50917660930http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50917660930Mon, 20 May 2013 13:23:14 -0400Boy ScoutsLGBTBSABoy Scouts of Americalesbiangaybisexualtransgender<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/7e00ba44c450c62c663b76e15dd923d8/tumblr_mmylcfaIrl1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/glaad-observes-idahot">We support International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia</a> </p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50671412413http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50671412413Fri, 17 May 2013 16:09:51 -0400GLAADIDAHOIDAHOTInternational Day Against Homophobia and TransphobiaLGBTLGBTQlesbiangaybisexualtransgender<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1d49b454d4500cae794882c37e575df3/tumblr_mmy57kYBrf1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Stand up for equality in the Boy Scouts. Find out how you can help end the ban on gay scouts and leaders: <a href="http://glaad.org/scouts">http://glaad.org/scouts</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50652722258http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50652722258Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:20 -0400Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy ScoutsscoutingequalityGLAADLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderLGBTQ<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/1c057f2c50043e83adc1bfe296883344/tumblr_mmwhlwjK7W1r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/aac2a016c54a3a3aea5dfa32bfd458b9/tumblr_mmwhlwjK7W1r5jus8o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cfbff8953962a8ebaa72fa586ea57890/tumblr_mmwhlwjK7W1r5jus8o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/374a24d650f312a054360354c8edc0f0/tumblr_mmwhlwjK7W1r5jus8o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/acfff4ce9a0cd6f80e53fb3a43bb8723/tumblr_mmwhlwjK7W1r5jus8o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/meet-extremists-fighting-keep-discrimination-boy-scouts"><strong>Meet the extremists fighting to keep discrimination in the Boy Scouts.</strong></a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50584764622http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50584764622Thu, 16 May 2013 12:53:56 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/baba3934a352ea35002d9b0bf5422ec7/tumblr_mmra50t7yF1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>You betcha!!! <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/breaking-minnesota-senate-passes-marriage-equality-become-12">The Minnesota state Senate passed the marriage equality bill</a>. The governor has pledged to sign it into law!</p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50367477298http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50367477298Mon, 13 May 2013 17:24:36 -0400MN4marriagetime4marriageLGBTGLAADlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderLGBTQ<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ed591805d999a0f06191d9f0d7ef9a68/tumblr_mmjpebkoHj1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>GLAAD works with trans kids like Coy to ensure they’re treated equally. Help us continue the work by pitching in on GiveOUT Day: <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad">http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50027984974http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50027984974Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:23 -0400Coy MathistranstransgenderGiveOut DayGiveoutLGBTGLAADlesbiangaybisexual<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/801d542b6e7456e40c3838c3ba5a911e/tumblr_mmjldo7in21r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>We’re not surprised by this <a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/majority-americans-support-lifting-ban-gay-boy-scouts-adult-leaders">new poll</a> that tells us the majority of Americans support lifting the ban on gay scouts and leaders. </p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50023146816http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50023146816Thu, 09 May 2013 13:46:36 -0400Boy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericaLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderGLAAD<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9d2034afe882ec409dd95c82a5fded52/tumblr_mmjgwwfar11r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>When <strong>Nicholas Coppola</strong> was banned from volunteering at his Catholic church, <strong>GLAAD broke the story</strong>. Now Catholics are calling for LGBT inclusion. Help us counter the voices of anti-gay activists with mainstream religious leaders and real people: <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/Glaad"><a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad">http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad</a></a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50018160961http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50018160961Thu, 09 May 2013 12:10:08 -0400Nicolas CoppolaLGBTGLAADGiveOUT DayGive Outlesbiangaybisexualtransgender<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f0a677d2be026b9694c84fdf22e4487e/tumblr_mmja7db8Og1r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>From bringing equality to the Boy Scouts of America, standing up against bullying, gaining visibility for trans people and keeping anti-gay activists accountable, GLAAD is leading the conversation for LGBT equality. <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad">Chip in and help us</a> continue this culture-changing work: <a href="http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad">http://www.razoo.com/story/glaad</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50011595145http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/50011595145Thu, 09 May 2013 09:45:13 -0400GLAADGiveOUT DaygiveoutLGBTlesbiangaybisexualtransgenderBoy ScoutsBoy Scouts of AmericabullyingSpirit Day<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/164aaf558b2b0a1d04061875b4cf6de6/tumblr_mmg68tXJXJ1r5jus8o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Delaware becomes the 11th state to approve marriage equality! </p> <p></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/49880278475http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/49880278475Tue, 07 May 2013 17:26:53 -0400DelawareDE4Mmarriage equalityLGBTLGBTQgay marriagesame-sex marriage<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f5edec12c0b5a83e68b8e34730ddcff2/tumblr_mmbwttAE331r5jus8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stand up and show that you want the Boy Scouts to end their ban on gay scouts and leaders! <br/><br/><a href="http://www.glaad.org/blog/take-action-people-faith-support-scouting-all">People of faith are standing up for an end to the ban. Read more…</a></p>http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/49686103139http://glaad.tumblr.com/post/49686103139Sun, 05 May 2013 10:13:00 -0400Boy Scouts of Americaboy scoutslgbtlgbtqglaad