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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.

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Trans Employee Sues Starbucks for Discrimination

Was the antibias training enough?

August 01 2018 2:46 PM Updated
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Lawsuit Against Tesla Alleges Antigay Harassment and More

Former employees claim they were fired in retaliation for complaints, with one saying he was repeatedly subject to antigay slurs. CEO Elon Musk was allegedly told of the abuse and did nothing.

August 01 2018 12:01 PM
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New Statement From Alaska Airlines
Business
Alaska Airlines Is Trying to Save Face After Separating Gay Couple

After splitting up a gay couple on one of its planes so a heterosexual one could sit together, the airline is "seeking to make it right."

July 31 2018 1:41 PM
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Beth Ford
Business
Land O'Lakes' Beth Ford Becomes First Out Woman to Run a Fortune 500

Ford is also only the third gay person and the 25th woman to run a Fortune 500 company. 

July 30 2018 6:06 PM
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Out
This Gay Couple Had to Give Up Their Plane Seats to a Straight Couple
July 30 2018 3:15 PM
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Money Talks
Couples/Personal Finances
All the Money Advice You Ever Needed

LGBT financial issues can be complicated. Let us help.

July 27 2018 5:36 AM
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Couples/Personal Finances
Why Marriage Really Matters: Money

A primer on some of the surprising financial incentives of tying the knot.

July 26 2018 6:33 AM
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