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77% of LGBTQ+ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, new research finds

Disturbingly, threats to use sexual violence to “fix” young people’s gender and sexuality diversity were reported by 30% of those who experienced workplace sexual harassment.

These 9 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.

82% of trans workers have suffered discrimination or harassment: report

"Our analysis indicates that employment discrimination against transgender employees is persistent and widespread," the Williams Institute's report states.

Advertisers know LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for business: report

Expect to see more transgender people in ads.

Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs

What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.

Lawsuit claims Culver's fast-food chain retaliated against trans manager and workers who reported transphobia

Federal lawyers say the operators of a Culver’s restaurant fired the victims of a transphobic work environment.

LGBTQ+ ally and billionaire Mark Cuban on why Harris is far and away better for the U.S. economy

Trump is truly “the Grinch that wants to steal Christmas,” Cuban says.

Postal workers suspended for refusing to deliver anti-trans flyers

Two Canada Post workers were suspended and others took personal days to avoid delivering the offensive materials.

JD Vance wants gay tech billionaire Peter Thiel to fund Trump-Vance campaign

Thiel, who supported Trump in 2016, has said he wouldn't donate to any campaign this year, although he could change his mind.

Here's how far-right activist Leonard Leo helped fund Bud Light boycott

Leo, board cochair at the Federalist Society, gave $350,000 to the group that called for a boycott over the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

Hundreds of gay men evicted from Dallas hotel after AKA Sorority members complained about their attire

Cultures collided at the downtown Crowne Plaza that was hosting the Daddyland circuit party and a sorority convention, leaving one group on the street.

These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them

After the feed and farm retailer issued a statement disavowing all diversity efforts, queer people who shopped there say no more.

Tractor Supply caves to far-right homophobia and bigotry and drops all LGBTQ+ support

The seismic shift in attitude comes after 3 weeks of attacks by far-right extremists.

Gay activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76

Bastian, cofounder of WordPerfect, left the Mormon Church as a young adult and dedicated himself to LGBTQ+ causes.

Lynn Conway, pioneering transgender computer scientist and activist, dies at 86

Conway was fired by IBM in 1968 for transitioning, but she went on to make major advances in her field, such as revolutionizing the chip design process.

The gays bring surge to D.C. Metro ridership for Capital Pride Parade

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported its highest ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two series from The Advocate Channel launch on Hulu

Get inspired and entertained as two series from the Advocate Channel are now streaming on Hulu this Pride Month! This collaboration brings inclusive and impactful programming, like the groundbreaking series Candis Cayne's Secret Garden and the Out100 Specials, to a wider audience.

Artists behind Target's Pride collection claim they've received 'no compensation'

Three artists who worked on Target's LGBTQ+ Pride collection are accusing the company of withholding payment after they were suddenly "dropped."

From Meta to X, most major social media companies are failing LGBTQ+ users: GLAAD

Most of the top social media companies got an 'F' grade on GLAAD’s 2024 Social Media Safety Index. Of the major platforms, TikTok was the only one to pass with a dismal D+ grade.

Target scales back on LGBTQ+ Pride Month merch after right-wing outrage damages sales

The retailer, which has almost 2,000 locations across the United States, will only stock Pride products in about half of their stores.

Transphobe Elon Musk calls out J.K. Rowling for posting transphobic content

Many of the tech billionaire’s fans wondered why the noted transphobe would ask a like-minded person to stop attacking transgender people online.