MEDIA RELEASES AND NEWS POPS

GLAAD STATEMENT REGARDING CBS, NBC REJECTION OF UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST AD (December 01, 2004)
GLAAD MEDIA DIRECTOR GLENNDA TESTONE -- "CBS and NBC's decision to reject an advertisement by the United Church of Christ that affirms its inclusion of diverse people of faith, including same-sex couples, raises significant concerns not only for GLAAD, but also for many in the LGBT and faith communities.

GLAAD: ABC's HINDSIGHT ON MATTHEW SHEPARD'S MURDER FAR LESS THAN '20/20' (November 26, 2004)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOAN M. GARRY: 'THIS SIMPLY IS NOT A CREDIBLE PIECE OF JOURNALISM'

GLAAD Statement on Warner Bros.' "Alexander" (November 22, 2004)
GLAAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOAN M. GARRY -- "For a big-budget Hollywood movie about historical figures, 'Alexander' breaks new ground. Not only are there sexually charged moments between Alexander [Colin Farrell] and Bagoas [Francisco Bosch], but Hephaistion [Jared Leto] is clearly portrayed as the true love of Alexander's life -- and their romance is one of the central themes of the movie.

GLAAD Calls on Media to Present Complete Picture of Gay Issues and the 2004 Vote (November 04, 2004)
Despite setbacks in 11 states, exit polls show 60% of American voters want legal recognition for same-sex couples

GLAAD Statement on President Bush, Sen. Kerry's Comments During Oct. 13 Presidential Debate (October 14, 2004)
GLAAD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOAN M. GARRY -- "Wednesday's debate offered a sharp contrast between President Bush and Sen. Kerry's approaches to gay and lesbian lives, families and equality."

Louisiana Court Strikes Down Anti-Gay Constitutional Amendment (October 04, 2004)
Louisiana state District Judge William Morvant today struck down the state's recently enacted anti-gay constitutional amendment. Judge Morvant ruled that the amendment was flawed because it had more than one purpose.

GLAAD OUTAuction NYC2004 to Celebrate Emerging and Established Artists on Nov. 7 in New York City (September 29, 2004)
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation’s 3rd Annual GLAAD OUTAuction NYC2004, presented by Bud Light, will celebrate emerging and established local artists on Sunday evening, Nov. 7, 2004 at the Altman Building in New York. The evening will feature a silent auction as well as a live auction hosted by Susie Essman, star of HBO’S “Curb Your Enthusiasm.”

Nielsen Media Research and GLAAD Agree To Work Toward Better Understanding Of Gay and Lesbian Market Demographics (September 23, 2004)
"Nielsen's commitment to exploring and understanding the gay and lesbian demographic sends an incredibly powerful message that gay people and families count," said GLAAD Executive Director Joan M. Garry.

Reality Check: GLAAD Examines the 2004-2005 Primetime Television Season (September 16, 2004)
Reality TV representations surge; Network LGBT characters drop to lowest levels since GLAAD started tracking in 1996

GLAAD Condemns Alan Keyes' Anti-Gay Attack, 'Contempt for Gay and Lesbian Americans' (September 01, 2004)
"Alan Keyes' comment is both stunning and not at all surprising," said GLAAD Executive Director Joan M. Garry. "Keyes has never made an attempt to mask his contempt for gay and lesbian Americans."

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