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 Leo XIV in 2012 made comments critical of what he called the “homosexual lifestyle” and the role of mass media in promoting acceptance of same-sex relationships that conflicted with Catholic doctrine.

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited.

Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.

All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said on Thursday.

A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services.

An art installation inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, The New York Times’ “The 1619 Project” and “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” as well as charitable programs from Airbnb, Google, PayPal and the National Football League, are among the finalists for the inaugural Anthem Awards announced Tuesday.

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.

The year 2020 saw welcome growth in racial diversity of LBGTQ characters in films released by major studios, according to a new study by the advocacy group GLAAD.

Mj Rodriguez didn't just win her first Emmy nomination.

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

Pride 2020 is here and the need for advocacy and activism is greater than ever. On Friday, June 12, ET's Denny Directo will host the ET Live special, Live With Pride, featuring all-new interviews with Janet Mock, Andy Cohen and the queens of RuPaul's Drag Race, as well as GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, Supergirl star Nicole Maines and activist journalist Mark Segal. Read on for all the details you need on how and when to watch the ET Live special. How to watch: Stream Live With Pride here at ETLive.com or by downloading the ET Live app, watching ET Live on your Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV or by watching ET Live on CBS All Access, which you can sign up for here. See our stories below for more on Pride 2020, including all the virtual events and ways to donate during Pride.