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Rise in anti-LGBTQ+ content on Meta platforms since rollback of protections: GLAAD study

"We found stark evidence of increased harmful content, decreased freedom of expression, and increased (self-)censorship,” GLAAD's report says.

These 34 major companies caved to Trump and rolled back DEI programs

Major corporations are using Donald Trump's executive orders as an excuse to end their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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Kara Swisher calls Mark Zuckerberg a 'small little creature with a shriveled soul'

The lesbian journalist and tech expert slammed Meta CEO Zuckerberg for his coziness with Donald Trump and for blaming former colleague Sheryl Sandberg for the DEI program at his company.

Gay CEOs Tim Cook and Sam Altman look to be already cozying up to Donald Trump

While neither Altman nor Cook have spoken publicly on their communications with the president-elect, both stand to gain tremendously from maintaining a positive relationship with him.

Spate of racist text messages goes out after Trump's election

"You have been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation," says a racist message circulating in several states.

Pete Buttigieg roasts JD Vance and his gay tech bro billionaire

He called out the Trump VP pick’s ever-changing point of view and explained why some Silicon Valley billionaires support Republicans.

Transphobe Elon Musk calls out J.K. Rowling for posting transphobic content

Many of the tech billionaire’s fans wondered why the noted transphobe would ask a like-minded person to stop attacking transgender people online.

'New pathway' to cure for HIV discovered using tech from COVID-19 vaccine

One of the main roadblocks in developing a cure for HIV has been finding a way to isolate the virus as it hides among white blood cells.

Sam Altman said he wants queers to be comfortable in his industry; supporting Trump goes against that

Altman is heartened by the trajectory of progress for queer youth, but that hit a brick wall this week with Trump’s inauguration.

5 key takeaways from President Joe Biden's farewell speech

Biden warned of the dangers of oligarchy and a new "tech-industrial complex," while urging Americans to stand guard.

Mark Zuckerberg’s new Meta policies okay using dehumanizing slurs toward LGBTQ+ people

Instagram, Facebook, and Threads are now unsafe for many users, advocates say.

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JD Vance wants gay tech billionaire Peter Thiel to fund Trump-Vance campaign

Thiel, who supported Trump in 2016, has said he wouldn't donate to any campaign this year, although he could change his mind.

Gay activist and philanthropist Bruce Bastian dies at 76

Bastian, cofounder of WordPerfect, left the Mormon Church as a young adult and dedicated himself to LGBTQ+ causes.

George Santos's latest money-making plot? Reviving his drag persona, Kitara Ravache

The lying gay former congressman from New York has a new way to make a buck by turning into the drag queen he previously denied being.

The many terms the Trump administration really hates

The administration has banned or discouraged the use of hundreds of terms, including "advocate," "LGBT," and "trans."

How Elon Musk & Peter Thiel-aligned inexperienced tech bros took over the federal government

They now have access to your private information and other sensitive U.S. data.

Queer TikTok creators remain hopeful despite Supreme Court’s ruling upholding TikTok ban

The Advocate spoke with V Spehar and RaeShanda Lias about the latest developments in the saga surrounding the popular app.

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.

V Spehar reflects on 4 years of ‘Under the Desk News,’ the TikTok ban & tension with traditional media

The journalist and content creator sat down with The Advocate on the anniversary of creating their popular social media account.

Rep. Ro Khanna and transgender activist put Nancy Mace on blast at tech summit

The confrontation came at the end of a week when Mace introduced measures in Congress targeting transgender people.

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On the failed X chat with Musk, Trump let slip that Harris is as beautiful as…Melania?

The conversation between the two rich, bigoted, and idiotic white men was everything you can imagine it would be, writes John Casey. Well, with a couple of surprises.