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Costco stands by DEI policies, accuses conservative lobbyists of 'broader agenda'

Costco said the group pushing them to cut DEI was not interested in "reducing risk for the company but the abolition of diversity initiatives."

Apple, Costco stand behind DEI programs

Both companies' directors are encouraging shareholders to vote against resolutions asking them to reconsider DEI initiatives.

Ben Carson's Surprising History with Pro-LGBT Companies

The presidential candidate served 18 years on the board of Kellogg Co., which has a solid 100 rating for its LGBT-inclusive policies.

DEBATE: Prime-Time Event Mostly on Economy, But LGBT Issues Come Up

Ben Carson gets quizzed on being a board member for LGBT-friendly Costco; others tout 'family values' cred, denounce Democrats and the media.

Hate Group Demands Ben Carson Explain Himself

Carson should make clear that the supportive policies he apparently endorsed as a board member at Costco and Kellogg won't translate to public policy, says Perkins.

STUDY: What's the Most Gay-Friendly Brand?

LGBT consumers voted, and the results are in for BrandIndex's annual list of companies most revered by our community.

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.

What is DEI, what does it mean, and why are companies really getting rid of it?

DEI does not ensure certain groups have preferential treatment, but rather that none do.

e.l.f. Beauty CEO defends DEI: 'Our diversity is a key competitive advantage'

The cosmetics company recently held that it would not nix its DEI initiatives, with CEO Tarang Amin saying that "our mission is to make the best of beauty accessible."

Engineer of Metrolink Train Had Troubled Past

The engineer of the Los Angeles-area commuter train that crashed into a freight train Friday -- killing 25 people and injuring 135 others -- was a gay man with a bit of a troubled past. Robert M. Sanchez, who had been working for Metrolink since 2005, is believed to have failed to stop at a signal near the San Fernando Valley district of Chatsworth, causing his train to collide with a Union Pacific freight train.

Kids' Book Illustrator Charged Over Notes Saying Trans People Would Shoot Children

Mitchell Watley is accused of posting notes around Juneau, Alaska, with images of a trans flag and rifle and the text “Feeling cute. Might shoot some children.”

Google Calendar removes Pride Month and Black History Month shortly after dropping DEI

Google's changes also removed Women's History Month, National Native American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Jewish Heritage Month, and Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Point Foundation A Joyous Birthday

It turns 10 years old this year, and is celebrating with a star-studded party and fund-raiser in Hollywood.

Op-ed: Bad Work Conditions Hurt LGBT Employees Too

No one should have to face physical or verbal abuse, especially when they're working to support their families and better themselves.

The Motley Crew of LGTBQ Activists Fighting for Migrants

This group of volunteer heroes battled pounding rain and bureaucratic hurdles to deliver supplies to asylum-seekers.

A Quick Primer for Straight Celebs Caught in an Antigay Scandal

Tip #1: Don't be mad that we're mad.

Giuliani's cross-dressing antics back in spotlight on campaign trail

It is difficult to shock New Yorkers, yet Rudy Giuliani teetered close to the line when he sauntered onto a stage wearing a platinum-blond wig, a face full of makeup, dainty white gloves, and a frilly pink gown filled out in all the right places. How will that play on the campaign trail?

Tyra Loves Gays Who Hate Gays

Tyra tackles gays who hate being gay, some 400-pound "ex-gay" tackles his gay lil' bro on Jerry Springer, and Dave White tackles the IQ points evaporating before his very eyes.

South by Southwest: the madness continues

Neither rain nor bad sound mixes nor St. Patrick's Day drunks keeps our Austin correspondent from catching one show after another at the fabled music fest

Kicking Crystal

Crystal meth has destroyed the lives of countless gay men. Yet the courageous survivors are fighting to stay clean and start new lives.