Trump revokes LBJ-era civil rights protections in federal government contracting
The rules were in place to protect Americans from discrimination for nearly 60 years.
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D.C.’s newest LGBTQ+ bar, District Eagle, invites patrons to ‘let their freak flag fly’
The space embraces a “kink-forward” mindset, managing partner Zach Renovátes told The Advocate.
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Queer TikTok creators remain hopeful despite Supreme Court’s ruling upholding TikTok ban
The Advocate spoke with V Spehar and RaeShanda Lias about the latest developments in the saga surrounding the popular app.
January 17 2025 5:05 PM
Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok, ruling against a freedom of speech argument
The Biden administration has said it would not enforce the law when it takes effect on Sunday, and it's unclear what the incoming Trump administration will do.
January 17 2025 10:34 AM
Kara Swisher calls Mark Zuckerberg a 'small little creature with a shriveled soul'
The lesbian journalist and tech expert slammed Meta CEO Zuckerberg for his coziness with Donald Trump and for blaming former colleague Sheryl Sandberg for the DEI program at his company.
January 17 2025 3:31 AM
How Grindr, Pornhub, Sniffies are responding to state restriction laws
A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult film platforms — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban.
January 16 2025 3:24 PM
Meta is now a fake news free-for-all after company shuts down anti-misinformation technology
The tech giant has rolled back many content moderation policies.
January 15 2025 2:03 PM
Arsonist sets popular Northern Virginia gay bar ablaze
A person was seen on video setting fire to three Arlington businesses, including Freddie’s Beach Bar.
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January 14 2025 11:56 AM
These 12 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs
With the news about Walmart, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., and others, it's clear that this is a trend — and it's being driven by right-wing extremists.
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January 13 2025 1:52 PM
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
January 13 2025 1:00 PM
Scott Bessent, Trump’s gay treasury secretary nominee, to divest from vast $700 million portfolio
The billionaire would be the second out gay man confirmed to any president’s cabinet.
January 13 2025 12:17 PM
Gay business owners brace for Donald Trump’s return to Washington, D.C.
The second Trump term spells uncertainty for LGBTQ-owned businesses in the nation’s capital.
January 13 2025 6:00 AM
Mark Zuckerberg continues MAGA metamorphosis on Joe Rogan’s podcast
The billionaire tech CEO is doubling down on Meta’s sharp turn on content moderation and fact-checking.
January 10 2025 6:17 PM
Meta is ending its DEI programs as it eases protections against anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech
Meta's internal announcement comes shortly after leaked training materials revealed that the company instructed moderators to allow posts calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill.”
January 10 2025 4:45 PM
Mark Zuckerberg’s new Meta policies okay using dehumanizing slurs toward LGBTQ+ people
Instagram, Facebook, and Threads are now unsafe for many users, advocates say.
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January 10 2025 9:16 AM
What LGBTQ+ people should know about Meta’s new rules
Exploring the consequences of rolling back Instagram and Facebook’s content moderation policies.
January 07 2025 4:40 PM
More companies than ever have this DEI practice, despite anti-LGBTQ+ push
The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.
January 07 2025 3:17 PM
Mark Zuckerberg announces Facebook & Instagram will be more like X in second Trump term
Meta will no longer have independent fact-checkers and less content moderation, the CEO announced.
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January 07 2025 12:47 PM
McDonald's ends some DEI practices, cites SCOTUS ruling and 'other companies' (exclusive)
The corporation announced it will be "retiring setting aspirational representation goals," ceasing DEI requirements for its suppliers, and "pausing external surveys" focused on inclusion
January 07 2025 11:50 AM
New Orleans gay bars feel impact of Bourbon Street terror attack
The driver of the truck who plowed into New Year's Day revelers had pledged support to the so-called Islamic State, the same group the Pulse nightclub shooter had claimed was his inspiration.
January 06 2025 6:00 AM