The GLAAD Media Awards celebrate outstanding representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and our allies on TV, in film, and in the news. These are the images and stories that bring us closer to equality. The Awards also support GLAAD's work every day to grow accept...

Before voting on a resolution that would repeal Nevada's heterosexual definition of marriage, state Sen. Kelvin Atkinson came out to his fellow lawmakers, telling them, "I'm gay." The resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 13, passed 12-9 and now moves on to the state Assembly for a vote. Atkinson, a D...

Vivian loves playing with toy soldiers, but when she noticed there were no female figures, she took action! She got her female soldiers for christmas and a toy manufacturer from POennsylvania make her wish come true.

Texas lawmakers vote this week on whether the state should officially defy the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage. Alabama and Minnesota are debating bills to undermine marriage equality. At least one presidential candidate seems to think that if elected he could veto the Supreme Court. But a new s...

The rainbow flag that symbolises gay pride has been sent into space for the first time via a high-altitude balloon. Planting Peace, a US-based non-profit group that seeks to "spread peace in a hurting world", launched the flag near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on 17 August. The balloon captured video with...

Same-sex marriage is legally recognized nationwide in Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden and Brazil. New Zealand's parliament expanded the definition of marriage to include same sex marriage on April 17, 2013, increasing the ...

A short film dealing with marriage equality. It tells the story of several same sex couples without getting into teh political arena.

In their first concert at Lincoln Center, the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra performs Yuri Shevchenko’s arrangement of the National Anthem of Ukraine, led by Keri-Lynn Wilson and featuring concertmaster Marko Komonko. Videography by Pete Scalzitti.

Shades of Purple is a video with a story of having the freedom to love whom ever one chooses despite gender, religion or sexual orientation." - Bye June. Special Thanks to the master shadowgrapher, Sati Achath.

Everyone who gave up their time to appear in the video and support the cause, including: Our celebrity supporters: Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Lorraine Kelly, Sharleen Spiteri, Michelle McManus, Pat Kane, the Proclaimers, Hardeep Singh Kohli, Carol Smillie, Susan Calman, Melanie Masson, Horse McDonald...