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The Advocate brings readers the latest news regarding developments in the LGBT business world. Find out the happenings of gay business leaders that are moving the Invisible Hand in the United States and around the world like Apple's Tim Cook, American Eagle's Robert Hanson, and 3M Unitek's Mary Jo Abler. Learn tips from the pros about managing the business affairs of day-to-day life for the present and future. Prepare for retirement and learn how changing laws regarding same-sex marriage, partnership, and adoption affects financial planning.

How a Texas Gay Couple's Fight Against Discrimination Led to Uncovering a Criminal Scheme

A gay couple’s fight against bigotry unravels a hefty embezzlement plot, spotlighting a darker reality.

Compassionate Business Policies Pay Off

So-called ESG policies benefit employees, the public, and the bottom line, writes this executive.

Outfest's Union Effort Meets Employee Layoffs and Executive Director Takes Leave of Absence

Staff members faced unexpected job cuts as unionization move unfolds at the LGBTQ+ nonprofit.

Rupert Murdoch to Step Down from Fox and News Corp Boards in November

The transition comes after a tumultuous year marked by legal challenges, talent departures, and controversial editorial stances.

Stephen Miller Really Hates Gay Pop-Tarts

The Trump acolyte sinks his teeth into Pop-Tarts... because of a year-old Pride collaboration. Can you smell the desperation?

Gay Adult Store Vandalized for a 5th Time Since March

A community closes ranks after Clonezone gay adult store is struck for the fifth time this year.

George Santos's Ex-Communications Director Starts Apology Tour

Naysa Woomer wrote an opinion piece that sounds a lot like an attempt to rehab her image.

Matt Walsh Is Getting Paid for His Transphobia on YouTube Again: Report

After he was demonitized in April, the transphobic and bigoted far-right media personality is bringing in big bucks on the video platform again, according to a new report from Media Matters.

Lyft Now Lets Women and Nonbinary Riders Request Their Driver’s Gender

The service, called “Women+ Connect,” is rolling out in the coming months.

Bill Gates's Foundation Buys Almost $100M Into Bud Light's Parent Company

Anheuser-Busch has suffered fianancial losses since backlash against its partnership with trans model Dylan Mulvaney erupted earlier this year.

The Nation's Oldest LGBTQ+ Bookstore Is Ready for 50 More Years

This is how Philadelphia's Giovanni's Room survived AIDS, gentrification, the internet, and COVID.

Elon Musk Agrees to Libs of TikTok Request for X ‘Data Dump’ on Anti-Defamation League

The owner of the platform formerly known as Twitter continues to engage with the hate account.

California Cocktail Lounge Supporting LGBTQ+ Community Targeted by Arsonist

Sorry Not Sorry has been the victim of increasingly dangerous acts of vandalism.

Instagram Is Blocking LGBTQ+ Accounts: Report

Some queer content creators report receiving notifications that their content was “non-recommendable.”

Indeed Supports Transgender Employees with $10K Relocation Incentive

The job search company will enable employees to move to more trans-friendly locations.

Alice Cooper Claims Being Trans Is a Fad, Loses Deal With Cosmetics Company

The longtime shock rocker also invoked the bathroom predator myth.

New Pride Flag Pays Tribute to California Mother Killed for Allyship

The community remains in mourning after Laura Ann Carleton's death.

Is Grindr the Sexy New Linkedin?

A survey finds a quarter of users are on the app to network, including Grindr's own CEO.

Autostraddle Acquired by Queer Wellness Company For Them

The queer online magazine will now be known as Autostraddle by For Them.

Wyoming Library Director Fired For Refusing to Scrap Shelves of LGBTQ+ Books

After 27 years at the library, she still believes that it’s important to offer books from all perspectives, including those of LGBTQ+ people.