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Comment on South Florida Sun Sentinel Removes Offensive Poll Following GLAAD Outreach by MsSwwood

MsSwwood — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:19:04 +0000

It’s a crying shame in 2010 that anywhere in the U.S. a gay couple cannot adopt a child who needs and deserves loving parents. As for owning a gun, how is that relevant to gays adopting? Responsible people who own guns can be good parents too. WTF? This is ridiculous. There is no correlation whatsoever to the two groups. It’s nonsense.

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Hair’s Performance at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Video of Hair’s Performance at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:20:35 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Sigourney Weaver Accepting an Award for Prayers for Bobby at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York : GLAADBlog.org

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:08:06 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on Highly Anticipated Law & Order: SVU Episode Proves More Problematic Than Inclusive by Abby Dees

Abby Dees — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:44:12 +0000

Is this it? Just curious if GLAAD has been willing to do anything beyond this limp blog entry to respond. Has anyone heard any follow-up information about what “reaching out” to NBC entailed? Or what NBC said in response? I have no problem with media that shows the realities of our lives, warts and all (HBO, for example, has done an excellent job bringing us 3D LGBT characters) but this episode was completely unrecognizable fantasy based on lazy, outdated stereotypes. It was quite simply exploitative and I’m disappointed, though not too surprised, that GLAAD has fallen asleep at the switch — or in the corporate pocket. Not sure which. But the invites for the big GLAAD galas do keep coming…

Comment on Highly Anticipated Law & Order: SVU Episode Proves More Problematic Than Inclusive by Traci Samczyk

Traci Samczyk — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:10:18 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with Liz. This was a joke and amateur hour by NBC and the producers. I love SVU and have watched it for years, but this was painful to watch. The script, the characters, the storyline….words cannot describe. If the producers plan to do another show like this, may I strongly suggest that they initiate a ‘bring your main gay to work’ day and let them review the script first!

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Hair’s Performance at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards : GLAADBlog.org

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:15:17 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on ACT NOW: Protest Upcoming Beenie Man Concerts in New York and Florida by SamK

SamK — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:41:57 +0000

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Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour | Where is Johnny?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:37:16 +0000

[...] Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour [...]

Comment on Prodigal Sons Opens in New York City; GLAAD Q&A with Director Kimberly Reed, Wednesday, March 3 by Prodigal Sons Heads to LA after Successful NYC Run

Prodigal Sons Heads to LA after Successful NYC Run — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:40:17 +0000

[...] Thursday night will be your last chance to catch Kimberly Reed’s autobiographical documentary, Prodigal Sons, at the Cinema Village in New York City. (Click here for tickets & showtimes.) After a nice [...]

Comment on GLAAD Helps Promote New Jersey Based HIV Awareness Campaign by DOmedia - Outdoor Advertising

DOmedia - Outdoor Advertising — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:49:27 +0000

This is a really great example of out of home marketing that is for a good and noble cause.

Comment on Prodigal Sons Opens in New York City; GLAAD Q&A with Director Kimberly Reed, Wednesday, March 3 by Prodigal Sons Heads to LA after Successful NYC Run : GLAADBlog.org

Prodigal Sons Heads to LA after Successful NYC Run : GLAADBlog.org — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:25:19 +0000

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by What does “Family Friendly” Mean? « Leave it to Seaver

What does “Family Friendly” Mean? « Leave it to Seaver — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:42:22 +0000

[...] is nothing short of an effort to keep gay men and women out of the mainstream. As the GLAAD blog points out: To say that Weir is “not family friendly” would be a clear jab at his perceived sexual [...]

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Joy Behar Accepting the Excellence in Media Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:00:27 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on Report on Transgender Employment Discrimination in New York Finds Ongoing Bias by Uh-oh, J Crew’s in trouble « Ariel Authentic

Uh-oh, J Crew’s in trouble « Ariel Authentic — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:32:54 +0000

[...] http://glaadblog.org/2010/03/16/report-on-transgender-employment-discrimination-in-new-york-finds-on... Posted in news [...]

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Joy Behar Accepting the Excellence in Media Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York : GLAADBlog.org

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:23:55 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on Video of Will Phillips’ Acceptance Speech at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York by TheColu.mn » Blog Archive » The National: Gay Marriage Opens The Door to Human-Horse Sex (Video)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:36:32 +0000

[...] Will Phillips is cute, inspiring, and (hopefully) like many other kids his age. GLAAD gives him an award. [...]

Comment on Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Confirms: ‘Stars on Ice’ Deemed Him “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform by Breaking-News » Blog Archive » Johnny Weir, Stars On Ice Disagree On Reason For His Exclusion

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:42:55 +0000

[...] was not a part of its decision-making process, the three-time national champion disagrees. He told GLAAD that "it's for real," adding: "I've never been invited to do 'Stars on Ice' before, which is the [...]

Comment on Video of Will Phillips’ Acceptance Speech at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York by The Bilerico Project

The Bilerico Project — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:00:56 +0000

Video of Will Phillips’ Acceptance Speech at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York…

Via Glaad……

Comment on Video of Will Phillips’ Acceptance Speech at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York by Will Phillips accepts GLAAD award: ‘Lack of equality for some is lack of equality for all’ – LGBTQ Nation

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:57:00 +0000

[...] Will Phillips accepting the award for Outstanding TV Journalism Segment at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on March 13, [...]

Comment on UPDATE: Mississippi Safe Schools Commission Reports Dozens of Offers to Host LGBT Inclusive Prom by UPDATE: Mississippi Safe Schools Commission Reports Dozens of Offers to Host LGBT Inclusive Prom

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:20:13 +0000

[...] Click here to view the embedded video. SYKES: Constance, do you have any plans on April 17th? CONSTANCE MCMILLEN: Uh, I don’t. SYKES: You don’t? Well on April 17th, GLAAD, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, they’re presenting me with the Stephen F. Kolzak award. It’s given to an openly gay member of the entertainment community for, you know, standing up and trying to fight homophobia. And GLAAD, they allow the recipient to choose the person who they want to present them with the award and Constance, I would be honored if you could come out to LA, bring your girlfriend and present the award to me. MCMILLEN: Wow. Thank you. SYKES: So what do you say? MCMILLEN: I would be happy to do it. [...]

Comment on Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Confirms: ‘Stars on Ice’ Deemed Him “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform by David Stevenson

David Stevenson — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:52:01 +0000

My response after contacting Smuckers:

Dear Mr. Stevenson,
Thank you for contacting The J. M. Smucker Company regarding your questions about our Stars on Ice Sponsorship. Our Company has been a proud supporter of figure skating for many years.
We are disappointed that there is untrue and inaccurate information being disseminated about the selection of athletes to perform on the Stars on Ice tour. Each year IMG, owner of the tour, assembles a team of exciting, talented and accomplished figure skaters.
The J. M. Smucker Company would not tolerate discrimination of any kind during the selection process of tour athletes.
The current cast of the Stars on Ice tour is comprised of very talented performers including the Olympic Gold medalist, Evan Lysacek and the current U.S. National Champion, Jeremy Abbott.
While IMG wishes it could accommodate additional talented skaters as part of the cast, the fact is IMG cannot sign every skater to participate on the tour.
We thank you again for contacting us and allowing us the opportunity to clarify the inaccurate information being reported about the Stars on Ice tour.
Sincerely,

Carla Pickle
Consumer Relations Representative

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by Johnny Weir Too Gay for the Gayest Show on Ice at Deceiver.com

Johnny Weir Too Gay for the Gayest Show on Ice at Deceiver.com — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:01:27 +0000

[...] past Thursday, GLAAD reported that the two-time Olympian was apparently “not family friendly” enough for co-sponsors [...]

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by tramptcr1

tramptcr1 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:29:31 +0000

Thanks for the Idea beowulf. Just pounded out a letter to our arena board here in Lucas County (Toledo) Ohio. Discrimination in Lucas County Ohio is against the law and as such I figure there lease iS on its way to cancelation.

Comment on Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York by Video of Will Phillips’ Acceptance Speech at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards – New York : GLAADBlog.org

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:07:47 +0000

[...] Honorees, award recipients and event photos can also be seen on an earlier post: Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York [...]

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by Xam

Xam — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:26:02 +0000

They said he was’nt “Family Friendly” not that he was anti family and I agree. he’s a arrogant self involved, pompous prima-dona and with statement of his such as: “I’m so proud of the other two guys on the team. I’m usually not a team person. I usually don’t root for people on my team.” and “My mom is getting drunk already.” He’s not a great role model for gay OR straight kids. Dont forget the past issues with PETA. Oh and let’s get all ga ga for someone who wont even come out of the closet
He just generally annoys the ever loving @%$# out of me.

Comment on NBC Today Show’s Meredith Vieira Apologizes for Post Oscar Comments by C Daniels

C Daniels — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:42:01 +0000

This not the first time Meredith has made such a comment. She has done this consistently and too much embarassment to the recipient of her comments.

She did the same thing when Ryan Seacrest described Matt Lauer as a “nice and considerate guy”. It was painful to watch Matt squirm in his chair as she was trying to figure out why he was not uncomfortable with Ryan’s remarks. Even their two co-hosts were visibly upset by her comments. Note, Matt was classy enough not to denigrate Ryan.

On two other occasions she crticized Matt for hugging a man once with Tiki Barber(said there was something “wrong” with that) the other time Bryant Gumbel(said it reminded her of “Brokeback Mountain”).

Not to mention her constant comments about cross-dressing and “men in tights”.

Men should not have to defend themselves on national TV for expressing affection. Its about time she apologized!!

Comment on Olympic Figure Skater Johnny Weir Confirms: ‘Stars on Ice’ Deemed Him “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform by Jason

Jason — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:16:36 +0000

GLAAD should have taken on homophobia in figure skating years ago, but better late than never. Scott Hamilton, the founder of “Stars on Ice” is a born again Christian, who speaks on Pat Robertsons 700 Club. Smuckers is a major sponsor of the Republican Party. The only out gay man ‘Stars on Ice’ ever had was Brian Orser and he was outed years after he was hired. Brian stated in the ‘Globe and Mail’ at the time, he was worried that his outing would get him fired. The Figure Skating hall of fame is located in Colorado Springs, the home of James Dobson’s, Focus on the Family.

If Smuckers just started offering benefits this year,they are years behind on that one.

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by Monday Watercooler: Bishop Tutu defends elegantly and Hair gets another deserved award | Gay News Blog | Blog Post on 365gay.com

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:46:30 +0000

[...] on Ice adores Johnny Weir…as long as he not skating for Stars on Ice. Contradicting what GLAAD reported last week, Stars on Ice announced they love them some Johnny Weir and all he has done for ice skating. [...]

Comment on Drew Barrymore and Wanda Sykes Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards by Cynthia Nixon and Joy Behar Honored at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:40:13 +0000

[...] Regency Century Plaza where GLAAD will honor Golden Globe-winning actress, director and producer, Drew Barrymore, by presenting her with the Vanguard Award; and Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian,…. The event will be hosted by Candis Cayne and Wilson Cruz; special guests include, Benjamin Bratt, [...]

Comment on Johnny Weir Deemed “Not Family Friendly” Enough to Perform in Stars on Ice Tour by sperial

sperial — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:38:47 +0000

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