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.
February 3, 2025
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Appeals court sides with Catholic school that fired gay teacher for plans to marry his partner
Billard married his partner in May 2015 and says he loved every minute of his teaching career even though it ended abruptly.
May 12, 2024
Democrats urge gay Treasury Secretary Bessent not to scrap protections for LGBTQ+ federal workers
“It’s deeply troubling to see someone who has benefited from civil rights protections turn around and try to strip them from others,” Rep. Ritchie Torres said.
June 30, 2025
These 35 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs
Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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January 24, 2025
Trans corrections officer in Georgia can continue lawsuit, appeals court rules
Trans man Tyler Copeland says he was subjected to a hostile work environment at Rogers State Prison.
March 30, 2024
Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment
The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.
May 23, 2023
Congress members demand that EEOC address gender identity discrimination
Under Trump, EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas has deprioritized or scrapped complaints of discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people.
June 13, 2025
The Equality Act Is Missing One Big Thing
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is fighting to change the proposed LGBT legislation.
September 23, 2015
Tax Day 2008: The Cost of Being Gay
Find out all the hidden costs of being gay and what you can do to save money and protect you and your loved ones.
April 10, 2008
What the Equality Act Means for LGBTQ Americans
The federal legislation introduced today would go far to protect your rights and liberties.
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March 13, 2019
Full House Vote on Equality Act Expected Next Week
The Democratic-controlled House is likely to pass the LGBTQ rights bill, but Republicans may put up obstacles.
May 6, 2019
Record Number of Americans Say Firing Someone for Being LGBT Should Be Illegal
The Out & Equal Workplace Survey found that an overwhelming majority of U.S. respondents supported LGBT non-discrimination.
October 12, 2016
This Is How Today's SCOTUS Decision Doesn't Protect LGBTQ+ People
Title VII is a huge victory for LGBTQ+ employees and shouldn't be undermined, but the Equality Act is the big kahuna.
June 15, 2020
LGBT Federal Protections Backed by 78 Percent in New Poll
The Equality Act would include protections in public accommodations, public education, employment, housing, federal funding, jury service, legal protections, and credit.
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July 21, 2015
Anti-LGBTQ+ Workplace Bias Is Alive and Well. Here's the Recourse
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is adapting to a changing world; one not changing fast enough for LGBTQ+ workers.
June 29, 2022
Illinois Gov. Vetoes Expansion of Nondiscrimination Law
The law currently applies to employers with 15 or more workers, but the vetoed bill would have extended its coverage to all employers.
August 14, 2018
Labor Dept. Finally Clarifies Trans Protections
Secretary of Labor Tom Perez finally clarified that the department's transgender employees will receive nondiscrimination protections.
July 1, 2014
LGBTQ Equality Act Advances With All Republicans Voting Against It
The antidiscrimination bill moves to the full House, even with the GOP trying to kill it.
May 1, 2019
Companies Say Federal Law Already Bans Antigay Discrimination
A group of corporations and organizations urged a federal appeals court to interpret Title VII of the Civil Rights Act in this way.
June 27, 2017
New Coalition Promotes Passage of Equality Act
The Equality Act would improve "the lives of millions of LGBTQ people in this country and our families," says Kierra Johnson, executive director of the National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund.
March 23, 2021
Preview: What's in Store for LGBT Families in 2014?
The fight for LGBT families' rights will continue next year. Here's what to expect, says Emily Hecht-McGowan, director of public policy at the Family Equality Council.
December 24, 2013