Target Caught in an Anti-LGBTQ+ Campaign's Crosshairs
Threats were levied against Target employees and there were instances of damaged products and displays in stores.
May 25, 2023
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Stonewall Museum revokes membership after Visit Florida kills LGBTQ+ marketing effort
The Fort Lauderdale-based organization said the destination marketing organization returned the museum’s $475 annual fee.
September 10, 2024
Elon Musk’s X platform suspended more than 200 LGBTQ+ marketing accounts without explanation
Even accounts that engaged with the company were suspended, Pink Media’s president told The Advocate.
July 12, 2024
Op-ed: Why LGBTQ Literature Matters
Because #LGBTQ shouldn't just be a marketing segment.
June 9, 2014
How to End the Digital Censorship Silencing LGBTQ Voices
Mindshare teamed up with SKYY Vodka in an effort to combat digital censorship, which has deflated much of the LGBTQ market.Â
February 26, 2020
Benjamin Coy is using his voice to amplify the voices of others
In our 2025 Thriving Under 30 feature, we highlight several young LGBTQ+ activists and advocates who are already changing the world.
August 18, 2025
Toyota faces backlash for backtracking on DEI, LGBTQ+ efforts
Plus, learn more about Robby Starbuck: the conservative activist targeting companies to drop their support of LGBTQ+ events and DEI efforts.
October 10, 2024
Why LGBTQ-Inclusive Advertising Is So Important
Done well, it demonstrates a company's committment to inclusion.
July 20, 2021
The LGBTQ Movement Ignores Rising Income Inequality
Our community is not just affluent white gays in P-town, writes Alex Morash.
October 2, 2018
Study: Seeing LGBTQ+ People in Ads, Media Makes Viewers More Accepting
A new survey from GLAAD and Procter & Gamble underscores the importance of visibility.
May 27, 2020
Despite Book Bans, LGBTQ+ Fiction Sales Soar
Between May 2022 and May 2023, 6.1 million LGBTQ+ fiction books were sold.
June 8, 2023
Nielsen TV Ratings Now Count Same-Sex Couples
The data measurement company just got more inclusive of LGBTQ people.
October 26, 2018
Dear Brands: Support for LGBT People Should Last All Year
Corporate sponsorship of Pride festivals is fine, as long as the relationship is thoughtful and respectful.
May 29, 2018
New LGBTQ+ Conference to Connect Queer Businesses and Entertainment
It's being called the "gay SXSW."
March 1, 2023
Meet The 2022 Advocate People of the Year Honorees
LGBTQ+ heroes like Dot-Marie Jones and Mrs. Kasha Davis share what The Advocate means to them while they’re honored at the annual People of the Year Luncheon.
January 23, 2023
Is Captagon the Next Big Gay Party Drug? The Terrorists Are Counting on It
Sounding the alarm on a drug favored by terrorists.
December 4, 2023
74% of LGBTQ+ Americans prefer Kamala Harris: HRC report
Overwhelming majorities across all ages, races, and ethnicities plan to get to the polls in November.
September 17, 2024
Commemorating Two Forgotten Figures of Stonewall-Era Gay Film
Before marriage equality was even a pipe dream, filmmakers like Shan Sayles and Monroe Beehler were creating beautiful works of gay love.
October 17, 2018
LGBTQ+ Representation in Movies Decreases, Report Finds
While the number of films with LGBTQ+ characters has increased year over year, the proportion of that representation and other data points have decreased slightly.
December 15, 2022
Jenni Olson to Lead GLAAD's Social Media Safety Program
Olson, an acclaimed filmmaker and an expert on media and technology, will lead efforts to make social media safe for LGBTQ+ people -- which it isn't now, she says.
July 29, 2021
LGBTQ+ Characters Down Slightly, Racial Diversity Up: GLAAD TV Report
Transgender and bisexual representation decreased, according to the "Where We Are on TV" report.
March 21, 2023