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Senate hate crimes hearing devolves when Republican tells Arab American witness to ‘hide your head in a bag’

Louisiana Republican U.S. Sen. John Kennedy made the outrageous remark during a heated exchange.

Fair wars

When Northwest Airlines told a gay man he couldn't redeem a free plane ticket for his domestic partner, the ACLU cried discrimination. In the following riposte, Northwest explains how Air New Zealand's policies--not their own--ignited the controversy.

Pathways to success

Despite challenging times on the nation's economic front, employers are more gay-friendly than ever before

Tempting gay employees

The Advocate's top ten companies for 2000 adds to a growing list of sweet workplaces for gays and lesbians

How President Cruz Will Save Bakers From the Gays

"Christian bakers and florists and wedding planners will be safe under a Ted Cruz presidency," promises a new plan from the Texas senator's religious liberty council. 

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.

ExxonMobil Bans Pride Flag and Others From Company Flagpoles

The Pride flag and other flags representing outside groups can still be displayed elsewhere, but some LGBTQ+ workers are outraged.

Exxon Mobil Rejects Progay Policy Again

Just 22% of shareholders voted in favor of amending the nondiscrimination policy.

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