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Anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Alabama’s legislature threaten youth and undermine one gay teen's legacy, critics say

“If these bills go into play, what was I actually fighting for?” said a mother of a gay teen who died by suicide. “We all deserve protection. We all deserve to feel comfortable. We all deserve to feel love."

Federal judge blocks Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders

It’s another setback for the Trump administration’s attempt to undo the fabric of America.

University of Houston Closing LGBTQ+ Center to Comply with Anti-DEI Law

The school had earlier posted flyers announcing the closure, only to say a decision had not been made.

Anti-DEI laws are forcing universities to grapple with a mass exodus of LGBTQ+ professors: study

New Williams Institute study finds an alarming number of professors in higher education considering leaving their states or the profession because of Republican laws.

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.

Who is Robby Starbuck? This is the anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist convincing companies to drop DEI

The anti-DEI movement sweeping corporations is being pushed by a man who believes that chemicals turn children LGBTQ+ and the COVID-19 vaccine caused Matthew Perry's death.

Booz Allen Hamilton drops sponsorship of WorldPride, cites Donald Trump's anti-DEI order

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. has withdrawn its sponsorship of WorldPride 2025 to avoid becoming "ineligible for contracts with the federal government."

Toyota faces backlash for backtracking on DEI, LGBTQ+ efforts

Plus, learn more about Robby Starbuck: the conservative activist targeting companies to drop their support of LGBTQ+ events and DEI efforts.

These 15 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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States with anti-LGBTQ+ laws 'stand to lose economically' as mental health declines: report

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are short-sighted, as even if lawmakers do not care about how they affect people's well-being, they are also likely to impact the economy in the years to come.

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.

Military Chief Defends Cancellation of Drag Show at Nevada Military Base

It was “the absolute right thing to do,” Mark Milley told CNN.

House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills

They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.

Don’t Let Extremists Deny LGBTQ+ Students an Education

The executive director of Point Foundation discusses the affects of anti-LGBTQ+ laws on students who seek to continue their education.

Texas sees jump in reported anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime incidents as Republican lawmakers push homophobic bills

The surge in hate coincides with a record number of bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community in the Lone Star state.

Target becomes latest corporation to nix DEI programs after once being a champion of equality

The retailer will sunset its REACH program focused on racial fairness and stop participation in HRC's Corporate Equality index.

Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

Multiple D.C. LGBTQ+ bars pull Jack Daniel's orders over distiller's retreat from diversity & inclusion

If you're looking for Jack Daniel's, you won't find it at these LGBTQ+ bars.

Kennedy Center scrubs LGBTQ+ Pride concert after Donald Trump takeover

The show by the National Symphony Orchestra, “A Peacock Among Pigeons,” has been scrubbed from the entertainment venue’s website and ticketing system. It was scheduled for WorldPride this summer.

Paul Feig donates $300,000 to LGBTQ+ youth groups: 'We should all do whatever is within our power'

The Bridesmaids director pledged $300,000 to The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, and It Gets Better.

A straight white woman brought a discrimination case to the Supreme Court. Here's what that could mean

Marlean Ames claims that she suffered “reverse discrimination” as a straight white woman when her queer colleagues were promoted over her.