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Don’t Let Extremists Deny LGBTQ+ Students an Education

The executive director of Point Foundation discusses the affects of anti-LGBTQ+ laws on students who seek to continue their education.

Army Secretary Eric Fanning: "Equality and Inclusivity Are Not Experiments"

Speaking at San Diego Pride, the highest-ranking gay person in the armed forces struck back at criticism that a more inclusive military is engaging in "social experimentation."

Romney Backer Says GOP Should Drop Inclusive Amendment

Kober also loosely compares LGBT people to drug users and polygamists to make his argument against the inclusive amendment.

Tim Kaine Defeats Antigay George Allen for Virginia Senate Seat

Allen has a record of opposing marriage equality and LGBT-inclusive hate-crimes laws.

Black Lives Matter Named Grand Marshal of S.F. Pride

The movement is among those that "represent the LGBTQ community's highest ambitions for inclusion, justice, and equality."

173 Republicans Voted Against the Equality Act—8 Voted for It

The House was only able to pass the LGBTQ-inclusive Equality Act because it has a Democratic majority.

5 Powerful Nuggets in Megachurch Pastor's Pro-LGBT Sermon

A Nashville-area megachurch is one of the first evangelical Christian congregations of its size to support marriage equality and full LGBT inclusion.

Katharine Jefferts Schori for President

She's among our most committed allies in the battle for LGBT inclusion and equality -- and she happens to wear a clerical collar.

This NFL Team Owner Is Opposed to LGBT Equality

Bob McNair, owner of the Houston Texans, has donated $10,000 to the effort to repeal Houston's LGBT-inclusive equal rights ordinance.

Azealia Banks's Latest Hateful Rant (Video)

London's Rinse FM's Born & Bred Festival tweeted last night they canceled her headline appearance because "we celebrate inclusivity and equality."

Op-ed: What's Missing Is When Harvey Met Sally

Activist Melanie Nathan describes how Harvey Milk's message of coalition-building and the inclusion of feminists such as Sally Miller Gearhart can help win equality for all.

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.

Did Houston Police Mock This Trans Man's Assault?

Weeks after Houston rejected a trans-inclusive equal rights ordinance, a trans man in the city says police mocked him when he reported being threatened at gunpoint. 

79% of American workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws impact where they move: report

As 4 out of 5 U.S. workers say anti-LGBTQ+ laws affects where they relocate, inclusion is just "smart business practice," according to a new study by nonprofit Out & Equal.

Advancing equality during Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate progress in championing accessibility and equity. But, as Easterseals's President and CEO writes, more work is still needed.

Fighting back against MAGA’s attacks on equality

As the Republican-led House focuses on passing anti-LGBTQI+ measures, members of the Congressional Equality Caucus remain vigilant in advocating for equality.

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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.

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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Darra Gordon to lead Family Equality as LGBTQ+ families grapple with an uncertain time (exclusive)

For Gordon, the new position is not just a career move, but something that is deeply personal.

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.