Major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate and harassment, in part, because they intentionally rolled back previous safety practices, the advocacy group GLAAD said Tuesday in its annual Social Media Safety Index.

Pope Francis formally approved for priests to bless same-sex couples.

A new report released from Equality Texas and GLAAD shows there is an increase on attacks against drag events.

A new report says social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users.

The leader of GLAAD and her rock star wife are teaming up on a children’s book about the many kinds of moms in the world.

GLAAD also noted that transgender characters were prominently featured in “9-1-1: Lone Star,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Big Mouth” and “Supergirl.”Award recipients will be announced during a virtual ceremony scheduled for April. AdSeveral categories increased from five to 10 nominees to recognize expanding levels of diverse LGBTQ representation across several media genres. "This year’s nominees remind us that even in times of political and cultural division, diverse LGBTQ representation and visibility can enlighten, entertain, and create lasting change,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. AdIn its recent “Where We Are on TV” report, GLAAD found that LGBTQ and gender inclusiveness on television has retreated slightly this season due to delays and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Music artists who earned GLAAD nominations this year include Adam Lambert, Brandy Clark, Halsey, Kehlani, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Pabllo Vittar, Peppermint, Ricky Martin and Sam Smith.

The percentage of regularly seen LGBTQ characters on streaming as well as prime-time broadcast TV and cable during the 2020-21 season fell. Prime-time broadcast fell to 9.1% after reaching an all-time high of 10.2% last season. GLAAD's report, “Where We Are on TV,” found that 70 out of 773 series regular characters on broadcast scripted prime-time TV were LGBTQ. The group found good news on the second request in the latest study — over half of LGBTQ characters on cable television were people of color, meeting GLAAD’s challenge. The advocacy group noted that nearly half of all LGBTQ representation in prime-time scripted cable is seen on just three networks — FX, Freeform and Showtime.

GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis says that J.K. Rowling's comments about the transgender community can create a dangerous environment. "J.K. has a history of problematic tweets for the trans community. Ellis continued by adding that, in her opinion, "By turning your back on the trans community, you are turning your back on the LGBTQ community. "She has such power and influenceand the trans community is constantly in danger, especially black trans women. RELATED CONTENT:Emma Watson Supports Transgender Community After J.K. Rowling BacklashJ.K. Rowling Defends Her Comments About Transgender WomenEddie Redmayne Speaks Out Against J.K. Rowling's Transphobic CommentsExclusiveExclusiveImageBylineLiz CalvarioWed, 06/10/2020 - 19:59