His voice and story inspire us to keep learning and fighting for a world where all stories and lives are valued. (4/4)

George’s story is the American story that includes immigrants and LGBTQ people, and of an accurate history when our country failed to live up to its promise of liberty and justice for all. But George never gave up. (3/4)

Through his books, plays, iconic roles on TV and film, and his remarkable second act as a social media truth-teller, George speaks up for everyone’s right to be treated equally and the freedom to pursue our dreams. (2/4)

@georgetakei.bsky.social’s considerable wit, brilliance, and pathbreaking career make him an outstanding choice for @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social Honorary Chair. (1/4) glaad.org/george-takei...

Free speech thrives when safety does, too. 🌐❤️ On Sept 22, we’re bringing together experts from @penamerica.bsky.social, @glaad.bsky.social, and @19thnews.org to talk about protecting expression online. Free | ASL included Register now: www.eventbrite.com/e/connected-...

"The facts show trans people and all marginalized Americans are at disproportionate risk of gun violence." - @darianoutloud.bsky.social www.advocate.com/voices/alaba...

Today is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, which highlights the unique health and social needs, as well as the challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care among people who are aging. #NHAAD

Voters deserve fair and complete coverage of where candidates stand, and that means campaign reporting must reflect the full reality of Virginia families, including ours.

LGBTQ people are part of families and communities in every corner of the Commonwealth, and the issues that affect our lives are the same ones that affect all families—jobs, healthcare, safety, and opportunity.

Every family in Virginia deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with the same dignity and respect by the candidates running and the reporters covering the races. Learn more about the candidates records here: glaad.org/election-202...

We're excited to have these incredible LGBTQ creatives, leaders and allies helping to accelerate acceptance of LGBTQ people. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Meet our GLAAD Ambassadors: www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/li...

This News is So Gay (9/17/25): Navigating Rapid Response to LGBTQ+ News (While Staying Sane) Featuring: @jacobreyesdfw.bsky.social (@glaad.bsky.social), @danapiccoli.com (@newsisout.bsky.social) & Spencer Macnaughton (@unclosetedmedia.bsky.social). We needed this episode this particular week.

Annually, from September 16-23, we recognize the bisexual+ community for Bisexual Awareness Week, culminating in Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day on September 23. Learn more here: glaad.org/biweek/

"We must realize, now, that we are all Andry; or merely one Supreme Court decision away from becoming him." -Jose Useche, GLAAD Communications Manager www.latimes.com/delos/story/...

“Art has always been a form of resistance and healing. If they want to erase symbols of pride and acceptance, then we’ll create even more of them. This isn’t just about paint, it’s about community, visibility, and love.” apnews.com/article/flor...

Resilience. Resistance. Celebration. 🌻 Latine Heritage Month begins today! ✨ This month is a celebration of our cultures, our histories, and our people.

In a chat with GLAAD Gaming, cofounder of Outerloop Games (@outerloopgames.bsky.social) Chandana Ekanayake talks all things Thirsty Suitors, LGBTQ representation, and the power of indie storytelling. glaad.org/glaad-gaming...

Cuyahoga County (Cleveland area) joins 14 municipalities across Ohio that have banned the discredited and dangerous practice, including Cincinnati, Columbus and Toledo: "We will protect our residents."

Transgender people, youth, and their families deserve quality health care and have the right to privacy, like all of us. Every major medical association supports health care for transgender people. time.com/7316001/tran...

Federal courts are rejecting efforts to strip the rights of LGBTQ people. (1/4)

At the recent @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social Convention, GLAAD's Director of Local News U.S. South, @darianoutloud.bsky.social, led "Queer and Black Voices In The South: Reporting Through An Intersectional Lens," a panel to share expertise and experiences covering Black LGBTQ stories.

🎶 a little respect for people's health care decisions can get you very, very far 🎶 #ProtectTheDolls

This employee could work anywhere. LinkedIn, Meta, YouTube and more have taken anti-LGBTQ actions recently. It’s time for corporate leaders to listen not just to their communities and customers, but to their employees. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/06/b...

🧵Fact check: The Constitution applies to LGBTQ people too.

This Wednesday, September 10th, join GLAAD’s Education & Advocacy team for a virtual Divided States of Media / Storytelling Training led by Jerrell Hardnett (he/him). Sign up here ⤵️

We're just a month away from this year's Banned Books Week, October 5-11! Join us to remind the world that Censorship Is So 1984! www.ala.org/news/2025/09...

"Enigma is a mirror of reflection for how some of us have navigated life in a world that isn’t built for us. It’s all at once a hero’s journey, origin story, cautionary tale, and blueprint. At times, it’s heartbreakingly romantic. At others, it’s frustratingly authentic." -Rain Valdez

This Suicide Prevention Month, we want every LGBTQ+ person to know that no politician or ban can erase your identity. If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. ❤️ @trevorproject.bsky.social — 866-488-7386 @lgbtnatlhelpctr.bsky.social — 800-246-7743 @translifeline.org — 877-565-8860

LGBTQ leaders in Washington, DC, and in states deploying their National Guard to a militarized DC, speak out about the dangers to LGBTQ people in DC and to public safety at home. Read what they have to say here: glaad.org/bring-them-h...

WHOA! Check out this AMAZING and UNEXPECTED article on This News is So Gay from @glaad.bsky.social. They really captured everything we're trying to do with this show! glaad.org/queer-voices...

Nearly 50 residents spoke out in favor of the city taking action to protect the painted displays, which are on streets not owned by the state:

LISTEN: A Meet The Press-style podcast, but gayer! The Buckeye Flame editor and host of the This News Is So Gay podcast, Ken Schneck, has succeeded by elevating LGBTQ stories and the queer reporters at the helm of this original reporting. glaad.org/queer-voices...

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis' entire resignation letter is an urgent warning for every American: "I have never experienced such radical non-transparency, nor have I seen such unskilled manipulation of data to achieve a political end rather than the good of the American people.” (2/2)

Our country is losing an incredible public health expert who led critical responses to HIV and mpox. (1/2) thehill.com/policy/healt...

While we await further details; stay grounded in the facts, center those most impacted, be aware that the ways we understand what happened affect our response to a tragedy. In this painful moment we reaffirm that we all deserve safety, and stand in support with all those grieving.

We also recognize that some may use this tragedy to continue to target trans communities. We condemn this attempt to divide us in this moment when we should be engaging in solidarity and love to those impacted. Acts of violence are not inherent to one identity or experience.

Violence has no place in our communities, and we condemn these unconscionable actions. We stand with our fellow Minnesotans in urging care and support for those affected as we come together as communities to mourn the lives lost and support our friends and neighbors.

As Minnesotans of different backgrounds who love our state and the people in it, we are horrified by the terrible act of violence today at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. Our thoughts are with the students, families, staff, and community who have been most directly impacted.

Enough is enough. Our children deserve to live freely and safely in their schools and places of worship without the threat of gun violence. Our hearts are with the entire Minneapolis community as they grapple with this horrific act of mass gun violence.

For many LGBTQ+ students, reading a book with queer characters is the first time they truly see themselves and their families. These stories have power, helping young people feel less alone. 🏳️‍🌈 Here are 12 banned books you can read in support of LGBTQ+ stories. 📚 #BackToSchool #BookBans

NEW EPISODE! - This News is So Gay (8/27/25): Diagnosing Trans Media Coverage & the Latest LGBTQ+ Bans. Featuring: @candicenorwood.bsky.social (@19thnews.org), @darianoutloud.bsky.social (@glaad.bsky.social), Jason Villemez (@phillygaynews.bsky.social). thebuckeyeflame.com/2025/08/27/t...

"We will continue to fight for justice, remembrance, and a world where such a tragedy can never be forgotten or repeated, where the lessons learned from hate are honored, and where the LGBTQ community is treated with the dignity and respect it deserves." - Florida state Senate Shevrin Jones

LGBTQ people, especially transgender youth, are more comfortable being themselves than ever before. No president or administration will ever censor us away. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...

Today we celebrate the birth of Marsha P. Johnson and honor her legacy! Marsha P. Johnson was a Black transgender woman and activist and was a central figure in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, which ignited the LGBTQ rights movement.

“For nearly a decade, bills like this one have painted trans people as threats, but the truth is, we are the ones consistently under attack and disproportionately impacted by violence and shelters and prisons and beyond. This bathroom bigotry does not protect women and girls” - @raquelwillis.com

Orlando community members continue to show up for each other, in grief, outrage, and love. The state has never proved that there is a safety issue with a rainbow crosswalk which has been in place for eight years. www.newsweek.com/florida-loca...

Thank you @govpritzker.illinois.gov for fighting cruelty with compassion and providing dedicated resources for the LGBTQ community. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Disability justice co-founder and activist Stacey Park Milbern is the latest pioneering woman to be on the quarter. Milbern, who was also queer and Korean-American, is the first woman in a wheelchair on U.S. currency, and the first person whose wheelchair is shown. 19thnews.org/2025/08/stac...

🚨TAKE ACTION🚨 In the dead of night, Ron DeSantis ordered part of the Pulse memorial painted over. That’s why we’re calling on everyone in Orlando to show up for a peaceful gathering today at the Pulse Memorial at 6:00pm ET. #ShowYourRainbow🌈

LGBTQ people and our history will never be erased, and the lives taken at Pulse will never be forgotten.