Corporate sponsors like Pepsi, Nissan, Mastercard, and more pull back from NYC Pride
Most blame the economic climate, but others point the finger at the anti-DEI policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration.
May 21, 2025
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Deutsche Bank Halts Plans for Adding Jobs in North Carolina
"We take our commitment to building inclusive work environments seriously," John Cryan, the chief executive of Germany's largest lender, said in a statement on Tuesday.
April 12, 2016
Michael Jordan and His N.C. Team 'Oppose Discrimination'
The basketball star said his team, the Charlotte Hornets, is "opposed to discrimination in any form."
April 27, 2016
N.C. Beer Company Protests Anti-LGBT Bill: "F*CK HB 2"
One North Carolina brewery is using beer to challenge anti-LGBT hate.
May 13, 2016
Wall Street Bullish on LGBT Opportunity
The inaugural Out on the Street summit brought together senior leaders of financial firms to discuss workplace conditions for LGBT people and the market value of diversity.
March 31, 2011
Charles Barkley: Move the NBA All-Star Game If HB 2 Isn't Repealed
In an interview for The Dan Patrick Show, Barkley reiterated his support for the LGBT comminity.
June 10, 2016
NCAA Pulls Seven Championships Out of N.C. in Protest of Anti-LGBT Law
This comes a month after the NBA pulled the All-Star Game from Charlotte in protest of House Bill 2.
September 13, 2016
N.C. Gov. Thinks LGBT Backlash Is a Plot to Oust Him
“You’ve got to be politically naive if you think this is not coordinated by a very effective — a very effective — group,” McCrory told the New York Times.
April 27, 2016
North Carolina Gov. Alters Discriminatory Law -- Barely
Gov. Pat McCrory has signed an executive order making limited changes to House Bill 2.
April 12, 2016
N.C. Hit With $250 Million Job Loss Over Anti-LGBT Law
Another 730 jobs are leaving the state.
October 26, 2016
Pat McCrory Says He Stopped 'Boys Using Girls' Showers' (Video)
A new ad doubles-down on House Bill 2's discrimination.
September 8, 2016
Here's All the Business N.C. Has Lost Because of Anti-LGBT Bill
Passing an anti-LGBT bill has not been profitable for North Carolina.
April 13, 2016
Where to work
The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country
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Will Global Companies Step In On Russia's Antigay Laws?
A new petition urges global corporations with business ties to Russia to step in when it comes to defending LGBT Russians.
September 6, 2013
Texas City Council Wholly Rejects Mayor's 'Bathroom Bill'
Mayor Jim Pruitt couldn't get a single legislator to second an ordinance restricting transgender bathroom use.
May 3, 2016
The New Numbers on What N.C. Is Losing
The state has already lost billions of dollars in business that went elsewhere.
March 27, 2017
Tourists Avoiding N.C., Miss., in Wake of Anti-LGBT Laws
These states stand to lose billions of dollars in revenue each year.
May 16, 2016
LGBT Activists Livid Over Possible Apple Corporate Hub in N.C.
The state can't shake off its anti-LGBT reputation.
May 21, 2018
LGBT Rights Leader Joins North Carolina Legislature
Chris Sgro, who's filling out the term of a state representative who died, says repealing the anti-LGBT House Bill 2 will be a priority.
April 16, 2016
Dolly Parton Will Play in N.C. Despite Anti-LGBT Law
The singer says she will "address whatever I need to from the stage."
April 26, 2016