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October 10, 2024
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Facebook Defends $10,000 Donation to Anti-LGBT Politician
Facebook defends its support of a politician who has fought fiercely against LGBT civil rights.
August 17, 2014
5 Large Corporations Called Out for Donating to Anti-Trans Politicians
The Keep Your Pride initiative exposes companies that profit off Pride but also fund anti-LGBTQ+ politicians.
June 7, 2021
Pro-LGBTQ+ Companies Funded Florida Lawmakers Who Back 'Don't Say Gay'
While companies donate to politicians for all sorts of reasons, these contributions don't square with these businesses' stated LGBTQ-friendliness.
February 17, 2022
Disney Now Says It Will 'Reassess' Donations After Backlash
The company has been criticized for donating to politicians behind Florida's notorious legislation that is expected to become law in the coming days.
March 7, 2022
New Database Tracks Corporate Donations to Anti-LGBTQ+ Lawmakers
The database that allows users to see which problematic candidates a given corporation has supported.
September 27, 2022
Pride Media Execs Reiterate Support for LGBTQ Community
Chairman Adam Levin and CEO Nathan Coyle address questions raised by a recent Women's Wear Daily story.
October 25, 2018
Stonewall Inn Says No to Anheuser-Busch After GOP Donations
The birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ movement is pausing sales of some beers during Pride week.
June 21, 2021
Rep. Ted Lieu Will Donate Ed Buck's Funds to Civil Rights Groups
After another man was found dead at Buck's home Monday, Lieu distances himself from his donations.
January 9, 2019
HRC: Corporate Equality Index Not a Defense for Anti-Equality Actions
LGBTQ+ customers and allies deserve direct explanations from companies about PAC donations to lawmakers who harm our community.
July 6, 2021
Seattle Pride Cut Ties With Amazon Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Donations
The organization turned down a significant contribution by the online retailer for naming rights to the Pride event.
March 24, 2022
OKCupid CEO Sorry for Supporting Antigay Lawmaker
Sam Yagan apologized for donating to a candidate with antigay views, but said that decade-old donation doesn't compare to former Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich's support of Proposition 8.
April 8, 2014
Donald Trump Ally and Gay Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Was FBI Informant: Report
But Thiel did not report on Trump's activities, sources say.
October 19, 2023
Florida Republicans Threaten Disney For Condemning 'Don't Say Gay'
Despite the company's initial hesitancy to decry the Parental Rights in Education bill, state Republicans are reportedly seeking retribution after the company denounced the legislation.
April 11, 2022
Disney CEO Pledges $5M to LGBTQ+ Rights, Will Meet With Florida Gov.
The announcement follows public outcry over the company's failure to condemn Florida's "don't say gay" bill.
March 9, 2022
Popeyes' Sandwich v. Chick-fil-A's: More Flavor, Less Homophobia
A new sandwich from Popeyes is getting rave reviews, and the company doesn't have Chick-fil-A's baggage.
August 19, 2019