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Will TikTok go dark? Will Trump enforce the ban? Here's what to know

U.S.-based users will no longer be able to download or use the popular short-form video platform as of Jan. 19.

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Joe Biden declares that Equal Rights Amendment is ‘law of the land’ in new announcement

The outgoing president announced that he believes the 28th Amendment to the Constitution guides American law.

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Why putting free period products in men's bathrooms is good for everyone

One in three low-wage women will miss work, school, and other events due to period poverty — and trans men experience it, too.

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What is RedNote? The TikTok alternative that doesn't allow showing skin or LGBTQ+ content

With heavy censorship of bodies and LGBTQ+ topics, RedNote might not be everything TikTok refugees are seeking.

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L. A. pizzeria that hosts monthly 'Trans Pizza Party' burns down in wildfires

Pizza of Venice in Altadena announced over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the L.A. wildfires.

These are the major companies that have dropped DEI programs

These 12 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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Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies

Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.

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Mark Zuckerberg continues MAGA metamorphosis on Joe Rogan’s podcast

The billionaire tech CEO is doubling down on Meta’s sharp turn on content moderation and fact-checking.

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Meta is ending its DEI programs as it eases protections against anti-LGBTQ+ hate speech

Meta's internal announcement comes shortly after leaked training materials revealed that the company instructed moderators to allow posts calling LGBTQ+ people “mentally ill.”

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'Eat a fruit for Anita:' 10 historic Anita Bryant protest photos

Here are some historic photos of the activists who fought Anita Bryant's anti-queer crusade every step of the way.

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LA's lesbian fire chief battles blazes and bigots

Los Angeles's first out LGBTQ+ fire chief, Kristin Crowley, leads by example in the fight against multiple apocalyptic fires.

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Evacuating from the Los Angeles fires? Here are some resources to help

Here's the latest information on shelters, closures, and free services for those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Jesse Watters calls LGBTQ+ people 'nuts' for buying guns ahead of Trump's second term

The Fox News host has championed purchasing firearms for self defense, but he thinks LGBTQ+ people who do it are "nuts."

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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.

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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

Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother

The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."

A camp for kids living with HIV is for sale. Here's why its founder is celebrating

One Heartland in Minnesota is now hoping to cater more broadly to LGBTQ+ youth and those with other conditions.