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McDonald's ends some DEI practices, cites SCOTUS ruling and 'other companies' (exclusive)

The corporation announced it will be "retiring setting aspirational representation goals," ceasing DEI requirements for its suppliers, and "pausing external surveys" focused on inclusion

These 13 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs

With the news about Walmart, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., and others, it's clear that this is a trend — and it's being driven by right-wing extremists.

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At Google a Transgender Gold Standard

The search engine giant has significantly increased its coverage of transgender health care for its U.S. employees -- and other companies are soon expected to follow suit.

Women’s World Cup to Permit Armbands Highlighting “Range of Social Causes”

FIFA penalized similar armbands at the World Cup in Qatar in 2022.

Global Black Pride to Hold Its First In-Person Event in 2022

The organization has held two virtual Pride events so far, each bringing in millions of viewers. 

How IBM Transformed Itself Into an LGBTQ-Inclusive Company

A longtime IBM employee shares how his employer helped him be fully himself, at work and outside of it.

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HRC Takes on Workplace Equality in Latin America

The Human Rights Campaign was in Chile yesterday, working to protect LGBT workers there from discrimination.

Trans Olympian Laurel Hubbard Praises Games' Inclusivity

Hubbard received praise from sporting associations too.

How a Pro-LGBTQ+ Rights Armband Became World Cup Drama in Qatar

The "OneLove" armband was supposed to show solidarity for LGBTQ+ people as Qatar criminalizes homosexuality.

Making It Real in corporate America

A gay partner at the top-rated firm Ernst & Young reports on how his company and others are working with the Human Rights Campaign to make U.S. employers more LGBT-friendly

Diversity Leader at Twitter on Making Pride a Year-Long Exercise

This out Latinx executive says true allyship means leaning into discomfort and vulnerability.

Megan Rapinoe on Partnering With Play Proud to Make Soccer Safe for LGBT Youth

The out Olympian and World Cup winner spoke with The Advocate about the difference it makes to educate coaches and kids about LGBT acceptance.

Emails Show Conflict Behind ExxonMobil Discrimination

An ExxonMobil executive says the company is great for LGBT employees, but the lack of an antidiscrimination policy may prove otherwise.

Gay NBA Hall of Famer Rick Welts on being named the Mavericks' CEO (exclusive)

The Dallas Mavericks just named Welts as the team’s new CEO, bringing the basketball legend out of retirement.

USA Rugby’s Naima Reddick: Let Trans Women Play

"I want every person who loves rugby to have the chance to feel the way I did."

How Beyoncé's Goodwill Toward Queer Fan Shed Light on Obstacles Faced by Those With Wheelchairs

The superstar’s intervention underscores the more considerable accessibility hurdles faced by individuals with disabilities, igniting a broader conversation about inclusivity in the public sphere.

Massachusetts Creates Police Unit to Step Up Fight Against Hate Crimes

A new unit within the Massachusetts State Police will help coordinate response to bias-motivated crimes.

Target becomes latest corporation to nix DEI programs after once being a champion of equality

The retailer will sunset its REACH program focused on racial fairness and stop participation in HRC's Corporate Equality index.