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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.

Florida LGBTQ+ advocates slam ban on sociology, DEI at state’s universities

The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s university system, made the decision to implement higher education reforms championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Senate OK's Defense Bill Without Anti-LGBTQ+ Provisions, Setting Up Fight With House

Fights are likely over individual appropriations bills as well.

Ron DeSantis Is Running for President With His Shameful Anti-LGBTQ+ Record

As DeSantis announces his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, we review how he's attacked LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities.

Ron DeSantis Kills Diversity and Inclusion Programs at Florida Universities

A number of students, including LGBTQ+ students, protested the event.

Federal Prisons to Address LGBT Workers' Concerns

There will now be an LGBT rep in the diversity program at every federal prison.

Alabama forces universities to implement trans bathroom ban while outlawing DEI

In banning funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, Alabama also forced state universities to “designate restrooms on the basis of biological sex.”

Chick-fil-A's DEI Initiative Causes Right-Wingers to Completely Lose It

The company, notorious for anti-LGBTQ+ actions, has had a diversity, equity, and inclusion program for several years, but it's getting noticed now.

Jack Daniel's and Harley-Davidson drop DEI programs after conservatives whine

The companies both caved to online pressure from fringe conservative extremists.

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.

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.

Ron DeSantis cheers as University of Florida's anti-LGBTQ+ president fires all diversity staff

A memo to employees cited a new regulation for the Board of Governors, a DeSantis-controlled board setting policies for the State University System.

Leaked Recording Shows LGBTQ+ BBC Employee Frustration

Several employees have accused the BBC of transphobia in its coverage of LGBTQ+ topics. 

The Continuing Need for Employment Protections

Half of the states allow people to be fired for being LGBT. That means millions of us still live in fear of workplace discrimination.

GLAAD Reports Record LGBT Representation on TV

The 'Where We Are on TV' report for the 2012-2013 season records the highest-ever percentage of LGBT characters.

Out and Equal 2011

Out and Equal 2011

Beyond Benefits

DeSantis Appointees Eliminate DEI Programs at Fla. College Amid Outrage

The school has been just fine since 1960, but conservatives see an opportunity to transform the liberal arts school from the inside out.

LGBTQ+ Georgia Southern University students protest what they call anti-queer decisions by the school

Hundreds of protestors filled the school's student center late Monday, claiming that "the university is showing an endorsement of restricting the rights of LGBTQIA+ people."

Duke rape suspect may get jail time for antigay assault

Accusations that Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty raped a college student could upset a deal that kept him out of prison over an antigay assault last year.

Gay Characters in 'Wombats,' 'Clifford' 'Indoctrinate' Kids, Says Oklahoma Gov. After Vetoing Public TV Funds

Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt tries to justify his veto of funding for the state's largest public TV operation.