10% of new business owners are LGBTQ+ — and they're offering better benefits
LGBTQ+ business owners are more likely to offer their employees benefits such as health care and retirement, a new study found.
July 1, 2025
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Man Suing Colorado Bakery Is Christian Academy Cofounder
'I believe I was discriminated against by the bakery based on my creed,' says a man who filed a discrimination complaint because a bakery wouldn't make an anti-LGBT cake.
January 22, 2015
Bloomberg Opposes Chick-fil-A Ban for New York City
The independent-minded mayor said that blocking a business because of the owner's personal beliefs is "a bad idea and it's not going to happen" in New York City.
July 27, 2012
Dallas Businesses Embrace LGBT-Welcoming Campaign
Businesses are snapping up signs with an LGBT-friendly slogan, made available by a local gay group.
August 11, 2015
Victory: LGBT Resources Back on Small Business Administration Site
The action comes after complaints from Democratic congresswomen (pictured) and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce.
May 16, 2018
Why It's Critical to Get Your LGBTQ-Owned Business Certified
Out business owners can work together for their bottom lines and the greater good.
June 21, 2022
Compassionate Business Policies Pay Off
So-called ESG policies benefit employees, the public, and the bottom line, writes this executive.
October 3, 2023
Texas GOP Endorses 'Ex-Gay' Therapy, Hate-Crimes Law Repeal
The state's Republican party just released its platform -- and it's jaw-dropping.
June 20, 2018
Poll: Most Say Right to Marry Should Trump Religious Exemptions
A new poll shows a majority of people think that businesses should not be able to discriminate against LGBT people on the basis of owners' religious beliefs.
June 27, 2014
Asheville LGBTQ+ bar destroyed by Hurricane Helene is reopening 'twice as big' (exclusive)
Day Trip had to close after just 31 days in business, leaving its owners with over $200,000 in loans and no source of income. Now, Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about their new location.
February 7, 2025
The Equality Act Is Missing One Big Thing
The National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce is fighting to change the proposed LGBT legislation.
September 23, 2015
Beloved Brand K.NGSLEY Tells Story in New GLAAD Series
The series, "Changemakers," highlights LGBTQ+ Black small business owners making a difference in their local communities.
September 30, 2021
Texas Baker Denies Same-Sex Couple a Wedding Cake
Another case of a queer couple denied a cake for their wedding unfolds in the Lone Star state.
February 24, 2016
Antigay Repairman Hit By Vandals, Promptly Uses It For Publicity
Brian Klawiter manages to keep his name in the news for the second week.
April 22, 2015
The Justice Department OK'd My Firing in the Name of Religious Liberty
Michael J. Stern, who nearly lost his job as a federal prosecutor due to antigay bias, wonders what additional damage Trump's "religious liberty" moves will bring.
January 7, 2019
An LGBTQ+ cocktail bar was open in Asheville for 31 days. Now it's in ruins (exclusive)
Small business owner Brandon Davis tells The Advocate about the "soul crushing" loss of his bar, Day Trip, and what he needs to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
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Hot Sheet October for 18, 2013
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Chasten Buttigieg Slams Transphobic Michigan Salon Owner From His Hometown
The Buttigieg family lives in Traverse City, where the owner of a local salon banned transgender and queer customers.
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Keeping the LGBTQ Community Financially Strong During COVID-19
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