GLAAD has tapped former Massachusetts state Sen. Jarrett Barrios to be its new director, replacing Neil Giuliano who announced his resignation in January.
AP reports: Barrios tearfully shared stories of his family during debate on a proposal that would have effectively undone a court ruling making Massachusetts the first in the nation to allow gay couples to wed.
GLAAD distinguishes itself from many other gay rights groups by focusing on his lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are presented in the media.
"We're making progress toward equality, but we'll only achieve full equality if we change hearts and minds -- and that's what GLAAD is all about," Barrios said in a statement. "We're working for the day when every one of us is accepted, respected and valued for the contributions we make to this country. It's an ambitious goal, but I know we can do it. I believe in our community, and I believe in our country."
Barrios, 40, is married to Democratic political strategist Doug Hattaway, a former spokesman for Vice President Al Gore. Barrios and Hattaway have two children.
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