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Chick-fil-A is working with an LGBTQ+ charity as it attempts to launch in the UK yet again

This marks the third time Chick-fil-A has attempted to launch in the United Kingdom, after its first two locations faced massive boycotts spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ community.

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Where to work

The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country

These 15 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs

With the news about Walmart, Ford Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp., and others, it's clear that this is a trend — and it's being driven by right-wing extremists.

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Texas School District Settles With Former Student Outed by Coaches

The Kilgore school district admitted no wrongdoing but agreed to pay $77,500 to settle the suit by Skye Wyatt, who says softball coaches breached her privacy by telling her mother about her lesbian relationship.

Democratic congressmen: Federal personnel office can't discriminate against trans Americans

U.S. Reps. Mark Takano, Jamie Raskin, and Gerry Connolly sent a strongly worded letter to the Office of Personnel Management, saying that implementing Trump's "two sexes" executive order would violate the Constitution and Supreme Court precedent.

Saks Hit with Investigation After Fighting Trans Discriminaton Lawsuit

A controversial motion to dismiss the case backfires big for the high-end retailer.

Texas Ag Dept. Shocked That Antidiscrimination Training Included Gender Identity

An email sent to employees after the training said it was "biased" and offensive to some workers.

Companies that embrace equality

In 2006 a record number of Fortune 500 companies are offering benefits and protections to their LGBT employees. The Advocate highlights 10 additions to its ever-growing list of equality-minded employers.

Transgender Woman Wins $125,000 After Settling Discrimination Suit with American Samoa

The transgender woman at the center of the case suffered humiliating abuse by a supervisor.

Beyond Benefits

Gay California ice-skating duo settles suit with rink

Two award-winning gay figure skaters have settled their suit against a Berkeley, Calif., ice rink that discriminated against them.

Starbucks Expands Transgender Health Care Benefits

The health care policy will include transition-related procedures that were previously considered to be cosmetic.

WATCH: Gay Couple Sent to Back of Bus Doesn't Buy Apology

Standard Parking, which runs the shuttle bus service at Albuquerque's International Sunport, issued a formal apology to Ron McCoy and his partner Chris Bowers on Tuesday, but the couple isn't buying it.

In good companies

The Advocate adds 10 firms to its list of the top gay-friendly employers in the country

10 best companies to work for

As more and more firms opt to protect and nurture their GLBT employees, The Advocate adds to it's annual list

Texas Restaurant Fires Waiter Who Insulted Gay Customers

An encouraging response after a disturbing incident.

HRC Demands More From Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

"Today's employees and customers justifiably have higher expectations for their workplaces and the companies they do business with."

New York pizzeria to pay $25,000 to settle harassment suit by transgender cook

The cook says owners and coworkers told him he wasn't "a real man," asked about his genitalia and transition, and equated being transgender with being a pedophile.

New York MTA Bus Driver Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Trans Co-Worker

The trans driver said MTA has been slow to help her after the attack that she calls a hate crime.