Win Tickets to the NYC GLAAD Media Awards Show on Facebook and Twitter
March 4, 2010 by GLAAD Blog
Are you interested in attending the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards show on Saturday, March 13 in New York City? GLAAD will be giving away two tickets to one of our Facebook fans and two tickets to one of our Twitter followers.
The 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by IBM and Prudential, will be held March 13 at the Marriott Marquis with host Alan Cumming, Special Honorees Joy Behar and Cynthia Nixon and a performance from the Broadway cast of HAIR.
For tickets and nominees visit www.glaad.org. You can also check out the GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 17 and in San Francisco on June 5.
Oscar-nominee Gabourey Sibide, Sigourney Weaver, Nigel Barker, Rosie Perez, Dustin Lance Black, Meredith Viera, Bryan Batt, Jill Zarin and more join GLAAD to honor stories that build understanding and acceptance of gay and transgender people.
The evening includes auction, dinner, and Awards show benefiting GLAAD’s work to share culture-changing stories and amplify the voices of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to build support for LGBT equality.
Twitter Contest Rules
To enter the contest on Twitter, your tweet must include @glaad and the hashtag #GLAADMediaAwards.
- Follow @glaad on Twitter – twitter.com/glaad
- Tweet your answer to this question: Why do you want to attend the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City?
- Include @glaad and the hashtag #GLAADMediaAwards in your tweet!
- Tweet by noon Eastern Time on March 5th, 2010.
Facebook Contest Rules
- Become a fan of GLAAD’s Facebook page - facebook.com/GLAAD
- Comment on this post on GLAAD’s wall: “NYC Facebook fans – Win 2 tickets to the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards show in New York City on March 13th. Just comment on this post and tell us why you want to attend the GLAAD Media Awards in NYC on March 13th…”
- Answer the question in your comment: Why do you want to attend the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City?
- Comment by noon Eastern Time on March 5th, 2010.
GLAAD staff will review all and choose the most compelling answer. What is it about the mission of the GLAAD Media Awards that is important to you? Which honorees are you most excited about?
If you don’t win the tickets, be sure to buy your GLAAD Media Awards – New York tickets before ticket sales close on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5 p.m. Purchase your tickets today and see which LGBT TV shows, movies, theatre and news stories win!
Please note that the Balcony Tickets do not include travel or transportation to/from the event in New York City.
Related Posts:Share Your Love Story This Valentine’s Day
February 12, 2010 by GLAAD Blog
Who do you love?
This Valentine’s Day, share your love and your story with GLAAD. Tell us who you love in the comments below. Remember words and images matter, so take a moment to share your love story.
Singer/songwriter Candice Anitra made this video sharing important love stories and asked GLAAD to share it with our community. Watch it now!
Happy Valentine’s Day from GLAAD!
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Download Candice Anitra’s song on iTunes.
Please view our resource kit for journalists writing about LGBT people on Valentine’s Day.
Remember, tell us who you love in the comments below!
Related Posts:Atlanta, GA and Campbell, CA Add Openly Gay Asian Americans to Political Posts
December 2, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
Gay Chinese Americans have made headlines in Georgia and California this week as Alex Wan and Evan Low were elected to high ranking political posts. Wan, the first Asian American and openly gay man elected to District 6 of the Atlanta City Council, now sits on the so-called “gay seat” which has been occupied by a gay person for the past 12 years, but never by a gay Asian person.
Evan Low, 26, also made history with his election as the nation’s youngest openly gay and youngest Asian American mayor. In addition to his newly acquired duties as mayor, Low works full time as senior district representative to Assemblyman Paul Fong, D-Sunnyvale, and is pursuing a Master’s degree in public administration from San Jose State University.
Low is very committed to the city of Campbell. “For me, it’s about making a difference in the community I live in,” he said. “Campbell is my home.”
Related Posts:GLAAD Issues Statement on Perez Hilton’s Apology For Using Anti-Gay Slur
June 25, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
GLAAD released a statement today on Perez Hilton’s apology for using an anti-gay slur:
New York, NY, June 25, 2009 – Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton this morning wrote a blog post on PerezHilton.com where he stated that he was “sorry” and “the ‘F’ word will never be uttered from my lips again.”
“It is important and appropriate that Perez Hilton apologized to the LGBT community and his audience for his use of anti-gay slurs,” said Rashad Robinson, Senior Director of Media Programs at the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).
“GLAAD will continue our work to educate the public on the harms of anti-gay slurs that feed a climate of hatred and intolerance against the LGBT community.”
You can read more background on the story here and here.
Related Posts:UPDATE: GLAAD Responds to Statement By Perez Hilton Regarding His Use of Anti-Gay Slurs
June 24, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
Perez Hilton released another statement last night, regarding his use of anti-gay slurs:
“Words can hurt. I know that very well, from both sides of the fence. The other night in Toronto, after feeling physically threatened by a verbally abusive Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas, I chose the most hurtful word I know to hurl at him. I was in an out-of-the ordinary situaton and used a word that I would not utter under normal circumstances. My intention – however misguided it may have been – was to stand up for myself and tell this belligerent man that I had enough of his badgering and was not going to continue to let him berate and intimidate me. I wanted to hurt him with the word I chose, not anyone else. Unfortunately, the one who got hurt was me and, subsequently, a lot of other people. I wish none of it had happened. I can’t take it back. I did what I thought was best at the moment to stand up for myself in a non-violent yet still assertive way. Clearly, I am not homophobic. Also, I am not nor have I ever claimed to be a spokesperson for the gay community. I am just speaking for myself, a gay man. One who is labeled “flamboyant” in the media. An American that is not granted equal rights under the law. I will continue to speak out for equality and I will continue to say things that upset both gay people and straight people. Who I am as a person and what I do for a living are two separate things. I’ve come to terms with all my incongruities and am proud of who I am and what I do. In closing, words can hurt. But words should not provoke someone to violence. Stripped away from the mask of Perez Hilton, I have been extremely bothered by the public reaction to my assault. Violence should never be condoned with such statements as “It’s Karma” or “I don’t believe in violence but….”. In fact, several television and radio shows over the past couple of days echoed the sentiment “He had it coming”. Would they have said the same thing if I was a woman? Would I have “deserved it” if I had been stabbed? Or shot? Or killed? I was attacked from behind without warning and repeatedly punched in the head in a cold, disgusting and unnecessarily violent manner by Polo Molina, the road manager for the Black Eyed Peas, who I did not even speak with that evening. I did not share any words with him and his assault on me was completely unprovoked. I feel like everything happens for a reason and I leave this traumatic experience as a person with more compassion. Specifically, there was an instance last year when actor Jesse Metcalfe was attacked outside of a Hollywood nightclub by a fellow entertainer. I did not condone the violence, but I did make light of that situation. I regret that. Sincerely. There are many ways to deal with disagreements, both good and bad, but violence is never the answer. Never. I now know that first-hand. It should not be condoned, promoted or accepted. No one “deserves” to be the victim of violence. No one “has it coming.” NO ONE. And victims should not be ridiculed. I look forward to marching for equality in Washington, D.C. this October. And I look forward to standing up for my rights in a Toronto courtroom shortly, as I fully intend to seek every lawful remedy against the man that attacked me.”
Today, GLAAD responded to this statement. Rashad Robinson, Senior Director of Media Programs at GLAAD:
First and foremost it is important to remember that the violence committed against Perez Hilton is absolutely unacceptable and ought to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
Perez Hilton’s acknowledgement that words can hurt is an important step in the right direction, and while his change of tone is welcome, he still seems to be justifying the use of the slurs.
A statement that stops short of apologizing for and disavowing the use of that slur doesn’t get us where we need to be – these are vulgar anti-gay slurs that feed a climate of hatred and intolerance that continues to put our community in harm’s way. When someone from our community uses a far-reaching media platform to promote these kinds of slurs, it sends a message that it’s OK to use these dehumanizing words.
Related Posts:This is an important moment. Now that Perez Hilton has acknowledged that words can hurt, GLAAD calls on him to take this opportunity to reflect on his use of demeaning and defamatory language against many different communities on PerezHilton.com – not as Perez Hilton, but as Mario Lavandeira, an openly gay man who just went through a scary and traumatic experience.
GLAAD Issues Statement on Perez Hilton’s Use of Anti-Gay Slur
June 22, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton posted a video today in which he made the following remarks about a confrontation with will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and members of the band’s entourage:
And that is when I made the split-second decision – that I was gonna say what I thought was the worst possible thing that thug [will.i.am] would ever want to hear. As I was standing my ground – without being violent or physical which I would never do – I told him – and you know what? I don’t need to respect you and you’re a f**. You’re gay and stop being such a f***ot.
GLAAD issued a statement today in response to Hilton’s video. From Rashad Robinson, Senior Director of Media Programs at GLAAD, via the statement:
These are vulgar anti-gay slurs that feed a climate of hatred and intolerance toward our community. For someone in our own community to use it to attack another person by saying that it is, quote, ‘The worst possible thing that thug would ever want to hear,’ is incredibly dangerous. It legitimizes use of a slur that is often linked to violence against our community. And it sends a message that it is OK to attempt to dehumanize people by exploiting anti-gay attitudes.
We have reached out to Hilton and asked him to apologize for promoting this anti-gay slur, and we would ask media outlets to avoid repetition of the slur in their coverage of this story.
Robinson goes on further to say:
While not all the facts in this case are known, the violence that appears to have been committed against Perez Hilton is unacceptable and ought to be condemned in the strongest possible terms.
The full statement can be found here.
Related Posts:GLAAD Announces New President – Watch Welcome Video
June 17, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
GLAAD just issued a press release announcing that Jarrett T. Barrios, a former State Senator from Massachusetts, will serve as GLAAD’s new President. In the statement, Barrios is quoted as saying:
We’re making progress toward equality, but we’ll only achieve full equality if we change hearts and minds – and that’s what GLAAD is all about. We’re working for the day when every one of us is accepted, respected and valued for the contributions we make to this country. It’s an ambitious goal, but I know we can do it. I believe in our community, and I believe in our country.
Jarrett T. Barrios
Jarrett is an inspiring, new voice for the national movement. As a Latino and a parent, he will build bridges among communities. He is also an accomplished progressive leader and activist with the talent and experience to take GLAAD and our movement to new heights.
Laurie Perper, Co-Chair of GLAAD’s Board of Directors, also responded:
Jarrett’s advocacy and proven results are a natural fit with GLAAD’s work to shape our culture through the media and raise visibility for LGBT people and issues. GLAAD’s work to change hearts and minds is needed today more than ever. It’s the only way our community will see real change.
From LGBT advocate and author David Mixner:
In this historical battle for freedom for LGBT citizens, we need not only good leaders but great leaders. The selection by GLAAD of Jarrett Barrios to lead them in their invaluable work is simply brilliant. As a father, husband, former legislator and son of immigrants from Cuba, no one understands more than Jarrett what is at stake in this powerful moment in our history. What incredibly good news for the LGBT community to have him in a position of national leadership.
You can read much more about Jarrett Barrios’ background and achievements in our full press release. Also, watch his introductory video below:
Feel free to leave comments, questions and concerns for the new president below (to prevent trolls/spam you must be registered to make comments).
You can also reach GLAAD on Twitter and Facebook.
Related Posts:GLAAD’s Statement on Prop 8 Decision
May 26, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
*NOTE: For information on how to participate in a local rally tonight, please visit: http://www.dayofdecision.com*
GLAAD just released this statement by President Neil G. Giuliano on today’s decision by the California Supreme Court to uphold Proposition 8, the anti-gay ballot initiative that eliminated the ability of same-sex couples to marry in California:
Today, we express our deepest disappointment in the California Supreme Court’s decision, which continues to deprive an entire class of Californians the fundamental freedom to marry.
Thankfully, the court has protected the marriages of the more than 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who married before Nov. 5, 2008. It is vital that media outlets not only share these couples’ stories, but also those of the many gay people and couples in California who have again been denied the fundamental right to marry.
It is wrong to stand in the way of giving committed couples the legal protections they need to take care of and be responsible for each other and their families. We thank the National Center for Lesbian Rights, the City of San Francisco and the other counsel and plaintiff couples for their steadfast advocacy and commitment to fairness and opportunity for all Californians.
glaadBLOG will be monitoring and posting media coverage of the decision in the next few hours and days.
*UPDATE – Media Coverage of the decision is below:
Video Coverage
- MSNBC New Live – California Upholds Prop. 8
- Fox News: CA Supreme Court Upholds Gay Marriage Ban Known as Prop. 8
- CNN: CNN Newsroom – Same-Sex Marriage Battle
Print Coverage
Los Angeles Times
ABC
News 10 (ABC)
The San Francisco Examiner
The San Francisco Chronicle
Gay City News
New York Daily News
Windy City Times
Blog Coverage
Pam’s House Blend
Joe my God
The Bilerico Project
Organizations Respond
- GLAAD – GLAAD expresses deepest disappointment in prop 8 decision, GLAAD expresa su más sincera desilusión sobre la decisión emitida para mantener en efecto la proposición 8
- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force – Task Force profoundly disappointed in California decision upholding Proposition 8
- Lambda Legal – Court upholds Prop 8; State continues to recognize 18,000 marriages
- National Center for Lesbian Rights – United we mourn, united we stand
- Integrity USA – Integrity appalled by California Supreme Court ruling
- Courage Campaign – Courage Campaign disappointed by Supreme Court ruling to uphold Prop. 8
- Human Rights Campaign – California Supreme Court takes a step back from equality
- Family Equality Council – Family Equality Council turns to the future after disappointing Prop 8 ruling
- Freedom to Marry – California Supreme Court fails to overturn Proposition 8
- PFLAG – As California Court upholds Proposition 8, parents and allies vow to continue to work for marriage equality
CALL TO ACTION UPDATE: So You Think You Can Dance Judge Nigel Lythgoe Issues Apology
May 23, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
On May 22, GLAAD released a Call to Action in response to remarks made the night before by judge Nigel Lythgoe on the popular reality competition show So You Think You Can Dance. Today, GLAAD President Neil G. Giuliano and Senior Director of Media Programs Rashad Robinson spoke with Mr. Lythgoe. He expressed his apology over his misuse of words and released this official statement:
Nigel Lythgoe
“I sincerely regret the fact that I have upset people with the poor word choices and comments I made both during the taping of the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ audition and on my personal status update. I am not homophobic and it was extremely upsetting for me to be classed as such.
I have been forthright and consistent with my opinion, as a judge, that professional male dancers should move with strength and agility — like Gene Kelly and Rudolph Nureyev. I now realize how this could be misconstrued.
I have been a dancer, and involved in the dance world, for nearly 50 years. Professionally and personally, I believe the sexual orientation of an auditioner or contestant is irrelevant. All that said, the fact that I have unintentionally upset people is distressing to me and it is obvious I have made mistakes that I must learn from. I trust that my humor will be more sensitive and mindful moving forward.”
-Nigel Lythgoe, judge and executive producer, So You Think You Can Dance
“We certainly appreciate the dialogue, and the opportunity for Nigel to help further educate people about how words and images matter,” said Giuliano. “His sincere words are appreciated, and we look forward to words, images and representations of the LGBT community on So You Think You Can Dance that will be fair, accurate and inclusive in the future.”
CALL TO ACTION: Fox Entertainment and So You Think You Can Dance Judge Need to Apologize for Homophobic Remarks
May 22, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
GLAAD just issued a call to action, asking supporters to contact Fox Entertainment and call on So You Think You Can Dance judge Nigel Lythgoe to apologize for his snide, homophobic remarks during last night’s program.
From our call to action:
During the telecast, Lythgoe said: “I think you probably alienate a lot of our audience. I mean, we’ve always had the guys dance together on the show, but I’ve — they’ve never really done it in each other’s arms before.” Shortly thereafter, he added, “Do you know what? I’d like to see you both dancing with a girl.”
Lythgoe later wrote on Twitter: “The same sex ballroom guys did remind me of ‘Blades of Glory.’ However, I’m not a fan of ‘Brokeback’ Ballroom.”
You can watch for yourself below:
Judge Nigel Lythgoe
Neil G. Giuliano, President of GLAAD had this to say about Lythgoe’s remarks:
It’s unacceptable for this kind of blatant homophobia to occur. Fox Entertainment and Nigel Lythgoe owe Misha, Mitchel and the whole LGBT community an apology.
After contacting Fox, a representative at So You Think You Can Dance told GLAAD they are passing along our concerns and will get back with us.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION NOW!
Contact Fox Entertainment. Call on them to listen to and discuss our community’s concerns — and call on Nigel Lythgoe to apologize for his snide, homophobic remarks.
Jason Clark
Vice President, Fox Publicity
Jason.clark@fox.com
BREAKING NEWS: Maine Governor Signs Marriage Equality Into Law
May 6, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
From the state government of Maine’s official website:
Governor Signs LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom
AUGUSTA – Governor John E. Baldacci today signed into law LD 1020, An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and Affirm Religious Freedom.
“I have followed closely the debate on this issue. I have listened to both sides, as they have presented their arguments during the public hearing and on the floor of the Maine Senate and the House of Representatives. I have read many of the notes and letters sent to my office, and I have weighed my decision carefully,” Governor Baldacci said. “I did not come to this decision lightly or in haste.”
The governor goes on to say:
“While the good and just people of Maine may determine this issue, my responsibility is to uphold the Constitution and do, as best as possible, what is right. I believe that signing this legislation is the right thing to do,” Governor Baldacci said.
GLAAD will be monitoring media coverage of the governor’s decision and updating this post throughout the day.
–UPDATES BELOW–
GLAAD’s President, Neil G. Giuliano, responds:
Gov. Baldacci’s signing of the marriage equality bill represents another historic step toward obtaining the security and protections of marriage for all loving, committed couples. There is now important work to be done in Maine to safeguard marriage equality, and we salute Equality Maine and all whose tireless commitment to this work has brought us to this important day.
GLAAD urges media outlets to focus on the stories of loving, committed Maine couples in reporting on this story today and in the weeks to come.
Video Coverage
- NECN.com – Maine governor puts personal beliefs aside, signs bill allowing gay marriage
Print Coverage
Maine Public Broadcasting Network:
Bangor Daily News:
Houston Chronicle:
AP:
Reuters:
CNN:
MSNBC:
The Advocate:
NECN.com:
EDGE Boston:
BNO News:
Blog Coverage
Pam’s House Blend:
TPM:
The Bilerico Project:
Joe My God:
Change.org
Organizations Respond
- EqualityMaine: Governor signs marriage bill into law!
- Freedom to Marry: Maine becomes fifth state to end gay couples’ exclusion from marriage
- The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund: Victory in Maine!
- The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force: Maine becomes the fifth state to grant the freedom to marry to same-sex couples
Media Coverage of Verdict in Zapata Murder Trial
April 29, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
For more information on Angie’s story, visit www.angiezapata.com. You can see all of glaadBLOG’s coverage of the trial, as well as the media’s coverage, here.
If you are a journalist covering the trial and the verdict, make sure to read GLAAD’s Resource Kit.
Video Coverage
CNN:
- Andrade found guilty of murder. Click here to watch.
- Andrade gets life without parole. Click here to watch.
Pam’s House Blend – Angie Zapata family statement on Angie Zapata hate crime murder trial guilty verdicts:
Channel 9 News (NBC) – Andrade found guilty of hate crime. Bazi Kanani reports:
Channel 9 News (NBC) – Andrade Sentencing. Watch the sentencing hearing for Allen Andrade:
Print Coverage
The New York Times:
The Los Angeles Times:
The Colorado Independent:
- Anti-violence groups applaud Andrade murder and hate-crime convictions
- Zapata family after verdict: ‘Justice was achieved for my sister today’
- Polis praises verdict in Zapata murder: ‘zero tolerance for hate crimes’
The Greeley Tribune:
- Andrade guilty of first degree murder
- Andrade guilty, sentenced to life in murder of Angie Zapata
- Zapata family speaks
- Justice Served for Angie
The Denver Post:
- Life in prison for killer in transgender murder
- A milestone in battling hate crimes
- Victory in fight against bias-motivated crimes
Denver Gay Examiner:
CNN:
CNN.com (In Session: Sidebar):
Blog Coverage
Pam’s House Blend:
- Statements on Angie Zapata Murder Verdict
- Angie Zapata family statement on Angie Zapata hate crime murder trial guilty verdicts
- The Zapata murder trial coverage – and the missed opportunity of the LGB media and blogoshpere
- Autumn on TruTV with Mike Signorile
- The Mario Solis Marich Show interview
The Bilerico Project:
VivirLatino:
GLAAD Issues Statement on Angie Zapata Murder Verdict
April 22, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
Today, GLAAD and President Neil G. Giuliano issued a statement on the verdict in the murder case of Angie Zapata. The jury found Allen Andrade guilty on four counts including first-degree murder and hate crime charges:
Today’s verdict was about justice for Angie Zapata, although no verdict will ever be able to heal the tragic loss experienced by Angie’s family.
The past few months have offered Greeley residents, as well as people throughout Colorado and across the nation, an opportunity to better understand transgender lives and the horrifying reality of anti-transgender violence. Media coverage of this case has played a vital role in broadening that understanding, and it has helped more people understand the importance of a fully inclusive hate crime law like Colorado’s.
You can follow the media coverage of the trial and verdict here: http://glaadblog.org/tag/angie-zapata-murder-trial/ .
Also, for more information on Angie’s story, visit www.angiezapata.com. If you are a journalist covering the trial and verdict, make sure to read GLAAD’s Resource Kit.
*UPDATE: Below is some recent media coverage on the news of the verdict:
Print Coverage
The Denver Post:
The Greeley Tribune:
AP:
CBS 4:
Channel 7 (ABC):
The Colorado Independent:
Blog Coverage
Pam’s House Blend:
Feministe:
More Media Coverage of the Angie Zapata Murder Trial
April 22, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
As the trial in the murder of Angie Zapata continues, GLAAD will be monitoring local and national media for coverage of the trial and of Angie’s story.
For more information on Angie’s story, visit www.angiezapata.com. If you are a journalist covering the trial, make sure to read GLAAD’s Resource Kit.
Video Coverage
- CNN – Transgender murder trial: In Session’s Beth Karas talks about the trial of Allen Andrade, accused of killing an 18-year-old transgender woman. Click here to watch.
- Pam’s House Blend – Beth Karas of In Session TruTV interviewed by Autumn Sandeen:
Print Coverage
Los Angeles Times:
The Denver Post:
- Family testifies Zapata never hid transgender status
- Sisters testified they found her body
- Zapata slaying suspect: what’s done is done
- Jailhouse calls show mental state
- Jurors hear “gay things need to die” tape
- Deliberations to begin in transgender murder trial
The Greeley Tribune:
- Angie Zapata’s friends, family take the stand
- Andrade murder trial to resume with taped phone calls after lunch
- Andrade’s calls from jail offer insight
- Jurors hear more phone calls from Andrade
- Attorneys rest case in Andrade trial
- Jury deliberates in Andrade murder trial
Associated Press:
CNN.com (In Session: Sidebar):
- Transgender murder trail: hate crime charge may be a first
- Defense spars with victim’s family at trial
- Jurors hear defendant’s jailhouse calls
Blog Coverage
Pam’s House Blend:
- What does “justice for Angie” mean?
- Are trans people like Angie and me deceptive?
- Beth Karas of TruTV in session talks about the Angie Zapata case, other cases, and great coffee
- Angie Zapata hate crime murder trial: pink vibrator with only Andrade’s DNA entered into evidence
- “I can’t cry over spilled milk”
- Andrade contemplated selling the homicide story of Angie’s death for 50K
- Prosecution and defense rested yesterday afternoon; closing arguments anticipated later this morning
The Bilerico Project:
Denver Westword:
- Transgender murder trial starts next week in Greeley
- Jury selection underway in Angie Zapata transgender murder case
- Opening arguments expected in transgender murder trial expected today
- Live blog: the Angie Zapata trial, April 16
- Live blog: the Angie Zapata trial, April 17
- The Angie Zapata Trial: summary of the evidence so far
- Live blog: the Angie Zapata trial, April 20
- Live blog: the Angie Zapata trial, April 21
- Live blog: the Angie Zapata trial, April 22
GLAAD Issues Statement on Media Coverage of Miss USA Controversy
April 21, 2009 by GLAAD Blog
Earlier today, Neil G. Giuliano, president of GLAAD, responded to media coverage of the controversy surrounding the current Miss California, Carrie Prejean, and her response to a question during the Miss USA Competition on Sunday.
You can click here to read details and the full press release:
Much of the media’s coverage of this story seems to be missing the main point, which is that what Prejean said is simply inaccurate. Contrary to Prejean’s claim that people can choose who they want to marry, loving, committed gay and lesbian couples are in fact denied that choice in all but a few states, and all such couples are also denied the federal security and protections that come with marriage.
America should in fact be a place where all people – gay and straight – can choose to marry the person they love, but that choice continues to be denied to loving, committed gay couples. GLAAD urges media covering the controversy to focus attention on real gay and lesbian couples who, because they continue to be excluded from marriage, are prevented from being able to take care of and be responsible for each other.
