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LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

HRC Slams New NCAA Constitution for Lacking Nondiscrimination Policy

The document makes a general statement about diversity, equity, and inclusion but doesn't specifically address discrimination.

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.”

Chick-fil-A's DEI Initiative Causes Right-Wingers to Completely Lose It

The company, notorious for anti-LGBTQ+ actions, has had a diversity, equity, and inclusion program for several years, but it's getting noticed now.

ACLU warns Ohio town council about discrimination against gay man who applied to join

David Nation was the only applicant to fill a vacant seat on the Waynesville Village Council but was turned away, ostensibly for his activism on LGBTQ+ rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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.

Megyn Kelly and other conservatives attack lesbian fire chief and DEI for Los Angeles wildfires

While scientists cite an unusually dry winter combined with strong winds as the fuel behind the rapid spread of the fires, right-wing figures are instead blaming diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What Claudine Gay’s resignation teaches us about Black leadership

Dr. Claudine Gay's resignation as Harvard's first Black president amid political and ideological pressures highlights the fragility of Black leadership in academia and the ongoing challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Walmart rolls back DEI & Pride funding after direct pressure from far-right extremist

The nation's largest retailer is the latest company to cave to far-right pressure targeting diversity and equity programs.

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John Deere is the latest company to turn its back on Black people, the LGBTQ+ community, and women

American businesses continue to cave to the coordinated effort of right-wing extremist online influencer Robby Starbuck.

A top executive at a major company warns brands: Don't pull the plug on DEI programs

Corporate DEI programs protect employees and the bottom line while contributing to a more equitable and just society, says one exec.

Is it still safe to come out at work? The truth about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace

Coming out at work can be a daunting experience, but it's worth it, writes Out & Equal's Erin Uritus on National Coming Out Day.

A Washington city council cuts a pizza program for LGBTQ+ youth after concerns about turning kids transgender

The Ellensburg community raised more funds than the city had previously allocated to rescue the program that provided pizza and a safe space for LGBTQ+ teens.

What to know about executive orders as Trump prepares to take office

What are executive orders — and how do presidents use them? Here’s what to know about them and the scope of their power.

Donald Trump has begun eroding federal LGBTQ+ protections through executive orders

It was a carnival-like atmosphere as the new president began his overhaul of the U.S. government, with many executive orders targeting queer Americans.

Advertisers know LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for business: report

Expect to see more transgender people in ads.

Apple, Costco stand behind DEI programs

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

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.

Republicans want colleges to fund student religious groups that discriminate against LGBTQ+ peers

That's part of a bill passed by the U.S. House Thursday, seeking to supersede the "all-comers" policies approved by the Supreme Court in 2010. Democrats, including Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan, are outraged.

A gay man was the only applicant for a town council seat. He lost anyway — because of his sexuality

An Ohio man was denied a position on his village's council despite being the only applicant, and the council president's reasoning was pretty blatant.

LGBTQ+ Georgia Southern University students protest what they call anti-queer decisions by the school

Hundreds of protestors filled the school's student center late Monday, claiming that "the university is showing an endorsement of restricting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people."