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Universal responds to 'Wicked' Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo pay disparity rumors

A spokesperson for Universal Pictures responded after online rumors claimed Ariana Grande was paid much more for the film than Cynthia Erivo.

The Tip Off: A beginners guide to the WNBA

This simple guide will help new WNBA fans stay in the know!

Transgender Actors Test the Pay Gap

The difference in salaries for men and women is exposed with clarity.

Comedian Leslie Jones Victim of Revenge Porn Hack

Jones had recently been subjected to intense racist and sexist cyberbullying surrounding the release of her recent movie Ghostbusters. 

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Stop Saying the Deep South Is a Lost Cause

Black women saved us from Roy Moore, but even white men are open to change if the message is right.

Tax Time for Gay Couples Means More Complications, Higher Bills

For gay couples, the April 15 tax filing deadline can be a reminder of the disparities they face, even in a nation that is becoming more accepting of same-sex couples. Gay couples often pay higher taxes because they don't get the federal tax benefits that go with marriage. And for couples in state-sanctioned domestic partnerships, civil unions, or same-sex marriages, filing federal income taxes can involve doing three sets of paperwork instead of one. ''It's a significant financial disability,'' said Beth Asaro, who last year entered into one of New Jersey's first legally recognized civil unions.

Two New Studies Show Reality of Trans People's Health Challenges

And with repeal of the Affordable Care Act, the situation could get far worse.

Lawsuit Reveals Vice's Toxic Culture Includes Massive Gender Pay Disparity

Vice has fostered a culture of sexual harassment and gender disparity for years, and now it could be open to several class action suits. 

Google Refuses Transparency on Gender Pay Gap Amidst Dept. of Labor Accusations

The tech giant has refused for a second year in a row to release data about any inequity in its pay practices.

5 Issues Remind Us Why We Need Women's Equality Day

Progress is still needed to asure women's equality -- so let's celebrate by working to move the needle.

Minnesota Culver's Sued for Antigay, Racist, and Sexist Harassment

The federal agency filed two lawsuits against the franchise holder Tuesday.

Twitter Crowns Black Voters as True Winners of Roy Moore Race

Black voters kept Roy Moore out of the Senate, and Twitter thinks they deserve more than a "thanks."

Party Charged White Straight Men 6 Times as Much as LGBTQ+ Attendees

Event organizers say they put a pay scale in place for their events -- charging white straight men the most -- due to the unfair economic imbalance in society.

Health insurance company Aetna announces LGBTQ+ fertility coverage equality

The insurer is the first to level the playing field for prospective LGBTQ+ parents.

How Do We Fix the Gender Pay Gap?

Jessie Gender, feminism editor Tracy E. Gilchrist, and comedian Dana Goldberg discuss the gender pay disparity on Netflix's The Crown.

Trump Finds a New Way to Terrorize Women

Not long before Trump delivered a speech to empower women, he rescinded an order that forced companies to be open about pay disparities and sexual harassment claims. 

When White Stars Use Their Privilege for Good

Octavia Spencer was near tears describing how her friend, Jessica Chastain, worked to ensure pay parity for the two actresses.

'The Advocates' Podcast: When Are Transgender Jokes Offensive?

Comedian Dana Goldberg joins Jessie and Tracy to talk about when comedy can and should be offensive on the latest The Advocates Podcast.

Being a Single Queer Mom in a Pandemic and the Unending Work

As the situation becomes increasingly grim for working parents, one single mom shares an average day of doing it all.

Reps. Lee, Schiff, and Porter make their appeal for California U.S. Senate seat at LGBTQ+ forum

The three appeared at a candidates' forum organied by Equality California Saturday and showed support for LGBTQ+ equality across the board.

LBTQ Women Must Unite to End Discrimination and the Pay Gap

The first-ever LBTQ Women Conference aimed to demonstrate that queer women from every background matter and that their voices count.