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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.

LGBTQ+ Professionals Fear New Laws Could Jeopardize Their Careers: Report

As many queer people escape GOP-led state legislatures passing anti-LGBTQ+ bills, a new report indicates LGBTQ+ professionals worry about what their professional life holds.

LGBTQ+ Youth Often Come Out on a Dating App First, Tinder Study Finds

Tinder has also unveiled new profile stickers for queer users and allies.

Bud Light Pledges $200k to Support LGBTQ+ Business Owners of Color

It comes weeks after the brand received fierce backlash over a partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Chick-fil-A's DEI Initiative Causes Right-Wingers to Completely Lose It

The company, notorious for anti-LGBTQ+ actions, has had a diversity, equity, and inclusion program for several years, but it's getting noticed now.

Florida Business Displays Homophobic Slur on Sign Over Memorial Day Weekend

Its text includes an uncensored slur and an anti-Pride Month message.

Trevor Project and Puma Team Up to Provide Free LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Training in Sports

The self-paced online training is designed for coaches, athletic directors, and other adults who work in youth sports.

Florida Restaurant Sues Ron DeSantis Over New Anti-Drag Law

The owner of Hamburger Mary's Orlando said the bill is a violation of their First Amendment rights.

Activists Urge Target and All Businesses to Push Back on Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaigns

After Target removed some Pride merchandise, LGBTQ+ groups call for it and all businesses, including Anheuser-Busch, to stand up to haters.

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Dear Target: Please Ban the Threatening Customers, Not Your Pride Products

Target has long been ahead of the curve on inclusive policies — don't stop now, writes The Advocate's owner.

Target Caught in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign's Crosshairs

Threats were levied against Target employees and there were instances of damaged products and displays in stores.

Target Removes Pride Items After Threats to Employees’ Safety

Anti-LGBTQ+ customers have apparently confronted employees and thrown Pride items around.

Authorities Seize Swatch Pride Watches in Nationwide Raids in Malaysia

The country remains one of the most dangerous for the LGBTQ+ community.

Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn Demand Congressional Probe Into Bud Light-Dylan Mulvaney Campaign

The trade group for brewers should order Anheuser-Busch to sever ties with the trans influencer, the right-wing senators say.

51 Steamy Selfies from The Little Gay Pub, D.C.'s Hottest New LGBTQ+ Spot

Everyone is flocking to this new establishment to go to the bathroom for a selfie.

The Gay Man Behind ChatGPT Goes to Capitol Hill

He's appearing before a Senate subcommittee hearing on the risks of artificial intelligence poses for society.

Elon Musk’s New Twitter CEO Draws Opposition from Left and Right

The right is complaining that she appears “woke” and the left is complaining about who she follows on the platform.

Disney and equalpride, The Advocate’s Parent Company, Announce Content Deal

equalpride is one of four diverse-owned media companies partnering with Disney on the initiative.

Florida Publix Refuses to Write 'Trans' on a Cake, Citing Company Policy

The employees told the customers that acknowledging trans joy is taking a stand on a political issue, which company policy forbids.

Grindr, Meet Manhunt: The Gay App Launches Web Version

What was old is now new again, it seems.

TikTok Tracked When Users Watched Gay Content: Report

The company claims that it no longer does this.