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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.

Catholic Group Wrong to Deny Gay Worker's Husband Benefits, Court Says

Catholic Relief Services revoked the spousal benefits when the husband was undergoing extensive dental work.

Biden Tells Trans Youth 'Your President Has Your Back'

President Joe Biden's address to a joint session of Congress included support of the Equality Act.

Lawsuit Reveals Vice's Toxic Culture Includes Massive Gender Pay Disparity

Vice has fostered a culture of sexual harassment and gender disparity for years, and now it could be open to several class action suits. 

5 Issues Remind Us Why We Need Women's Equality Day

Progress is still needed to asure women's equality -- so let's celebrate by working to move the needle.

Walmart Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Same-Sex Spousal Benefits

Around 1,000 people will be compensated as part of the settlement.

Attorney General Calls For LGBT Equality

In a speech delivered to the Parliament of Sweden, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said LGBT rights are among "the defining civil rights challenges of our time."

Rose McGowan Blasts Gay Community

'Gay men are as misogynistic as straight men, if not more so,' says McGowan.

TRANSCRIPT: See What President Obama Tells Gay Voters

Read the speech Obama delivered at the DNC LGBT Leadership Council gala.

Katie Hill's Sexual Freedom Was Too Much for Congress

The next generation will shrug at the bisexual politician's "scandal."

Ore. Bar, Found Guilty of Antitrans Discrimination, Closes

Citing the 2007 Oregon Equality Act, a group of trans women and cross-dressers filed a discrimination complaint against a local bar owner. After the owner failed to pay a $400,000 fine, the bar has closed.

Op-ed: The DoD Is Exploiting Gay Couples -- Finally

The weird perk of being made a political football.

Federal legislation would give gay couples equality in Social Security

Legislation introduced in the U.S House of Representatives last week would amend the Social Security Act to afford same-sex couples the same benefits, responsibilities, and obligations as others who pay into Social Security.

Same-Sex Spouses Could See Tax Windfall Under Warren, Chu Bills

Bills from Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Judy Chu would let couples file amended returns going back to the date of their marriage.

A Few Minutes With LGBTQ+ Ally and Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown

He’s supported our community for decades, he's the only Democratic statewide official left in Ohio, and he's happy about the state having the first drag queen food truck.

Megan Rapinoe Stands Up for Equal Pay and Trans Athletes

Appearing at the White House and before Congress, the out athlete called for gender equity in pay and said women's sports are not "spontaneously combusting" due to trans inclusion.

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.

Bloomberg and Quinn Team Up to Fight DOMA

New York City's top two elected officials announced their plan to file a joint brief in support of a DOMA challenge pending in federal court.

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.