These 14 corporations have stopped or scaled back sponsorship of LGBTQ+ Pride events
Here are the companies that have walked back their support for Pride Month while axing DEI, some of them after decades of allyship.
June 2, 2025
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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.
January 7, 2025
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
January 7, 2025
A top executive at a major company warns brands: Don't pull the plug on DEI programs
Corporate DEI programs protect employees and the bottom line while contributing to a more equitable and just society, says one exec.
October 11, 2024
The Truth About 'Open' Adoption
Open adoptions are adoptions where there is contact between the biological parent(s) and adoptive parent(s), which may or may not include contact with the adoptive child. Our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, discusses what this meant in his personal experience.
March 27, 2014
What's in a (Last) Name?
With same-sex marriage on the rise, what will be the new protocol for last names? Does the bottom take the top's last name, or vice versa? Do they hyphenate? If so, whose name goes first? Our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, proposes a much simpler solution.
March 24, 2014
Never Say This to Gay Parents
The comment in question may seem like a compliment, but it's not.
August 29, 2014
WATCH: Taking Over YouTube With My Son
Our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, has created a mini-reality show with his 4-year-old son. He wants to show people that "gay parenting" is just parenting. Check out the story behind it and the premiere episode!
April 21, 2014
WATCH: Binge on This
Catch up on parenting writer Frank Lowe's YouTube show -- it's a cross between Taxicab Confessions and Kids Say the Darndest Things, with a healthy dash of sass.
June 25, 2014
The Surrogacy Roadblock
Did you know that it is actually illegal to do surrogacy in the state of New York? With the growing number of gay couples looking to have children, this law will have to change sooner rather than later. Read about a couple seeking to make that happen.
February 24, 2014
WATCH: Putting the 'Fairy' in Fairy Tales
With a significant lack of an LGBTQ presence in the world of children's books and media, clever solutions are popping up all over the place. Take a look at this hilarious and heartwarming video that breaks down something complicated into the simplest of forms.
June 30, 2014
Is 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman' About Adoption by Gays?
Nothing is better than sitting down to see a movie with your child and realizing there is a deeper message than what's being shown. Especially when that message deals with the stigma of gay adoption.
March 11, 2014
Alec Mapa: 'Baby Daddy, Find Your Light'
Our Parenting writer, Frank Lowe, had the opportunity to go behind the scenes with Alec Mapa to discuss his current stand-up special, Baby Daddy.
March 4, 2014
I'm Quitting — Being a Stay-at-Home Dad
Gay stay-at-home dad Frank Lowe prepares to rejoin the outside-the-home work force.
September 29, 2014
The Ultimate Resource For Gay Dads
With gay parenting on the rise, it was inevitable that a comprehensive website would be created to address their needs. Fortunately for us, it's here, it's fabulous, and most importantly, it's not scared to go there.
July 24, 2014
This Movie Is Rated PG-13 for Tasteless Gay Jokes
If you look back at cartoons from the early to mid 20th century, you'll find them loaded with inappropriate racial and religious jokes. Now, in 2014, they have thankfully been rendered obsolete, but gay jokes are still finding their way into kids' films.
March 31, 2014
Alec Baldwin's Embarrassing Defense of SNL's Lack of Gay Casting
SNL has had two out gay cast members in 43 seasons, but the show's current Trump portrayer thinks it's OK because, he says, there have been closeted cast members.
March 20, 2018
WATCH: How 'Today' and I Pulled a Fast One on America
When things that are perceived as unusual are portrayed as usual, progress has been made, as demonstrated by parenting writer Frank Lowe and the Today show.
June 18, 2014
Parenting: The Gay Advantage
All you ever seem to hear about is the disadvantages that gay parents may face. But why focus on these Debbie Downers? There are plenty of advantages too, one of which is never talked about.
May 16, 2014
Why Do I Have Two Daddies?
"Why do I have two daddies" or "two mommies" is an inevitable question that children of gay parents will ask. See how our parenting writer, Frank Lowe, approaches this issue to try to make it no big deal at all.
April 9, 2014