Nonprofit organization

Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). 104 West 29th St., 4th Floor New York, NY 10001. phone: (212) 629-3322.

According to its mission, nonprofit GLAAD is " edicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation." The organization has been quick to criticize public figures such as Eminem and Dr. Laura Sclessinger for promoting anti-gay rhetoric. Through donations and federal grants the organization sponsors events across the country. An extensive media Web site for GLAAD, which includes extensive press contacts and news releases, can be found here.