The article focuses on the role of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)as a resource of knowledge and sensitivity for news and entertainment when dealing with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) issues. GLAAD has long been a sensitivity go-to organization when news of a wider nature breaks. To help journalists and entertainment industry professionals sensitively report upon and broach issues impacting the GLBT community, GLAAD publishes a Media Reference Guide, available at its Web site.
Vol. 25 Issue 5, p33-33 3/4p; 3c