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Booz Allen Hamilton drops sponsorship of WorldPride, cites Donald Trump's anti-DEI order

Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. has withdrawn its sponsorship of WorldPride 2025 to avoid becoming "ineligible for contracts with the federal government."

The Executive Order Gatekeepers

With ENDA languishing in Congress, the fate of an executive order that would protect millions of federal contractor employees from anti-LGBT discrimination may rest with a few top-level White House advisors.

Why LGBTQ Protesters Blocked the Capital Pride Parade

Protesters say the D.C. parade has catered to corporations and police while ignoring the concerns of marginalized people.

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WorldPride 2025 expects huge ‘visibility’ march & rally in D.C. amid Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ agenda

“One way or the other, WorldPride is happening, and it’s our responsibility to make sure that WorldPride meets the moment of this time,” executive director Ryan A. Bos told The Advocate.

Reading the Far Right: Antigay Theories in Wake of Vegas Tragedy

Some wingnuts are pushing the idea that the gunman was with ISIS or wanted to kill Trump supporters, or that the massacre was part of a shadowy plot.

GOP Suddenly Takes Its Antigay Crusade to Congress

A House committee is using the defense bill to pass "religious exemptions" for federal contractors.

Maj. Mike Almy, Discharged Under DADT, Reaches Settlement

The former Air Force Major's settlement is the third and final in a lawsuit challenging military discharges under the since-repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.

Republicans Attempt to Hijack Defense Bill With Anti-Transgender Amendments​

Far-right lawmakers want to use the bill to target access to abortion, gender-affirming care, and more in the military.

Trump appoints gay tech executive who previously supported Pete Buttigieg to State Department role

The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.

Meet The Silent Soldiers Who Are Still Called Unfit to Serve

It's now OK to be gay in the U.S. military, but The Advocate spoke with several transgender people on why policy means they must remain in the closet.

Give This Trans PAC The Credit It’s Due

A new trans political action committee made a big impact on 2017 elections. So why didn't they get the credit?

Escape from the red states

Gay parents can wake up to find that their home state wants to break up their family. Some fight back; others simply leave for friendlier locales

One Issue Still Bucks The Trend for LGBT Equality

The civil rights movement of the 20th Century has been a good template for LGBT rights except on employment. Why? We're still missing a key executive order of the kind that helped level the playing field for racial minorities.

Pentagon Does Right by Trans People — Can Corporate America Be Next?

The Department of Defense recognized that trans service members who can be themselves will undoubtedly perform their duties better. Here's hoping more institutions get that message.

When You Hate Corporate Pride But Love Your Lady Gaga Oreos

There are worse things than a mega corp slapping a rainbow on a tweet.

Corporate dominoes

The remarkable progress in corporate America's embrace and support of its transgender workers shows the U.S. competitive spirit is alive and well--and helping boost the T part of the LGBT rainbow

Welcoming workplaces

In 2005 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering protections to gay and lesbian workers and their spouses. Here are 10 shining examples of the best employers