When Sarah Kate Ellis was named president of GLAAD... 'Fix it or shut it down.' She should have done the latter.
Today, the proliferation of LGBTQ characters on our screens, largely sympathetic coverage in mainstream media, and the ubiquity of same-sex couples in advertisements and commercials all suggest that GLAAD achieved its mission.
Accepting victory can be difficult for activists; the impulse to keep raising money after success may lead to questionable expenditures, as shown by GLAAD's financial troubles.
The story of GLAAD illustrates how some activist groups may struggle to redefine their purpose once their original goals, such as LGBTQ rights advancements, are achieved.
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