'Hetero Awesome Fest' in Idaho concludes with fighting, low attendance, and racism scandal
A so-called "Hetero Awesome Fest" in Idaho managed to draw attention over the weekend for all the wrong reasons.
June 24, 2025
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Business Backlash Descends on Mississippi
After passing a sweeping anti-LGBT law, big businesses aren't feeling so hospitable toward the Hospitality State.
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April 6, 2016
Brokeback backlash in full force
The Academy Awards may have marked a "maverick year," but Oscar voters still felt more comfy with a movie about racism than with one depicting gay sex. So maybe they're not so "out of touch" with mainstream America after all
March 6, 2006
Melania Trump Sparks Backlash With Impractical Outfit
This morning, Donald and Melania Trump made their way to Texas to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and neither of them seem prepared for a disaster zone.
August 29, 2017
Are You Prepared for the Next Anti-LGBT Backlash?
We're still dealing with the simmering resentment over marriage equality, and now the White House's pro-transgender stances are bound to elicit their own angry reactions.
May 18, 2016
Editor's Letter: The Antigay Backlash Is Under Way
Thanks to Indiana, we can be sure LGBT rights will be a major issue in next year's presidential contest.
May 8, 2015
7 Immediate Examples of Backlash to Indiana
Major businesses and sports organizations are reconsidering their investments in Indiana after the governor signed a so-called license to discriminate bill into law.
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March 26, 2015
Trans teen’s chess win in Germany prompts backlash
Chess "is diverse and inclusive," the German Chess Federation said in rejecting calls for a ban on trans competitors.
June 30, 2025
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
Republican Leader Backtracks on LGBTQ+ Outreach After Backlash
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel says the RNC Pride Coalition will not do anything to "undermine our values."
November 18, 2021
Chris Crocker: 'Leave Britney Alone' Backlash Was 'Transphobic'
The former YouTuber released a new statement on his viral defense of the diva in response to the documentary on the #FreeBritney movement.
February 9, 2021
'Little' Screenwriter Disowns Transphobic Joke After Backlash
Tracy Oliver has spoken out after multiple reviews took issue with a problematic line.
April 24, 2019
Kevin Hart Dismisses the 'Craziness' of Backlash to Antigay Tweets
The actor and host of the 2019 Oscars has broken his silence after offensive social media posts emerged.
December 6, 2018
After Backlash, 'First Modern Lesbian' to Be Recognized on Plaque
LGBTQ activists were dismayed when Anne Lister was not explicitly called a lesbian in a plaque honoring her legacy.
September 4, 2018
Backlash Continues: Angie's List Cancels Indiana Expansion
The tech company was ready to break ground on a new project but just pulled its plans.
March 28, 2015
Op-ed: The Backlash Against Equality Isn't Real
The backlash isn't always a consequential thing, even if it's sometimes a real thing.
September 2, 2014
PHOTOS: Violent Antigay Backlash Worries France
In recent days a gay bar has been trashed, a gay man brutally beaten, threats sent to politicians and antigay protests turned more heated.
April 18, 2013
Prop. 8–Style Backlash Over Domestic Partnerships?
Opponents of a measure to expand domestic-partnership rights for same-sex couples in Washington have vowed to fight the legislation, which would extend marriage-like benefits to domestic partners in all areas of the law.
March 12, 2009