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
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Anti-diversity crusader Robby Starbuck to headline Society for Human Resource Management convention
The right-wing extremist has a long anti-LGBTQ+ history.
September 18, 2025
Who is Robby Starbuck? This is the anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist convincing companies to drop DEI
The anti-DEI movement sweeping corporations is being pushed by a man who believes that chemicals turn children LGBTQ+ and the COVID-19 vaccine caused Matthew Perry's death.
August 1, 2024
Meta appoints anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist Robby Starbuck as AI bias advisor
Robby Starbuck has been appointed as an AI bias advisor at Meta with the goal of making the company's chat bot less "woke."
August 12, 2025
Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists
Robby Starbuck continues to use his influence to make American workplaces worse.
August 27, 2024
Toyota faces backlash for backtracking on DEI, LGBTQ+ efforts
Plus, learn more about Robby Starbuck: the conservative activist targeting companies to drop their support of LGBTQ+ events and DEI efforts.
October 10, 2024
John Deere is the latest company to turn its back on Black people, the LGBTQ+ community, and women
American businesses continue to cave to the coordinated effort of right-wing extremist online influencer Robby Starbuck.
July 19, 2024
Far-right extremists manipulated and deceived queer folks to create anti-transgender film: report
Uncovering how The War on Children filmmakers Robby and Landon Starbuck used manipulation and misinformation to target the LGBTQ+ community.
February 15, 2024
12 far-right influencers targeting the LGBTQ+ community
These right-wing extremists have targeted Pride events, DEI programs, and drag queens.
November 11, 2025
Is it still safe to come out at work? The truth about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
Coming out at work can be a daunting experience, but it's worth it, writes Out & Equal's Erin Uritus on National Coming Out Day.
October 11, 2024
Despite claims it's 'too woke,' Cracker Barrel actually has a fraught LGBTQ+ history
The backlash over Cracker Barrel's new logo ignores the fact that the company once openly fired gay workers, sparking a decade of queer protests and shareholder activism that forced change.
August 25, 2025
‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff Gets Nonbinary Character and the Right Freaks Out
The introduction of a nonbinary character was applauded by many, but it's also genereated fierce criticism from conservative groups.
September 21, 2023
Megan Fox Blasts Transphobic Claim About Her Kids
The star forcefully defended her children against a Republican "clout-chaser."
June 12, 2023
RuPaul’s new online bookstore under fire for selling right-wing extremist, anti-LGBTQ+ titles
The online store declined to comment, but flagged certain books as 'contrary to our core values' and vowed to donate proceeds to fight book bans.
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March 4, 2024
Cracker Barrel returns to original logo in response to conservative whining
White House officials credited Trump with influencing Cracker Barrel's decision.
August 27, 2025
Walmart rolls back DEI & Pride funding after direct pressure from far-right extremist
The nation's largest retailer is the latest company to cave to far-right pressure targeting diversity and equity programs.
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November 26, 2024
New York Post publishes racist article about Kamala Harris, sparks outrage
The paper claimed that if she were to become president she wouldn’t have earned it.
July 9, 2024
Tractor Supply caves to far-right homophobia and bigotry and drops all LGBTQ+ support
The seismic shift in attitude comes after 3 weeks of attacks by far-right extremists.
June 28, 2024
Jack Daniel's and Harley-Davidson drop DEI programs after conservatives whine
The companies both caved to online pressure from fringe conservative extremists.
August 23, 2024
Cracker Barrel quietly removes LGBTQ+ Pride and DEI page from website
Cracker Barrel's Pride page now redirects to its "Culture and Belonging" page, removing its LGBTQ+ Alliance and DEIB Team.
August 28, 2025
Zuckerberg and Starbuck teaming up is great news for the future of bigoted, straight white men
Opinion: Meta, with billions of users, has given the blowhard Starbuck a global mouthpiece to spread his hate and intolerance, writes John Casey.
August 15, 2025