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How anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is impacting businesses and individuals

Amidst an unprecedented surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, a new report reveals the significant toll on individuals and businesses, underscoring the urgent need for companies to bolster inclusive policies and practices.

Land O'Lakes' Beth Ford Becomes First Out Woman to Run a Fortune 500

Ford is also only the third gay person and the 25th woman to run a Fortune 500 company. 

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

In good companies

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

Pathways to success

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

Sens. Baldwin, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Fairness to Domestic Partners

The Democratic senator from Wisconsin and the Maine Republican are among the bipartisan sponsors in both chambers of Congress who've signed on to support the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2013.

Study: 51% of Fortune 500 companies provide DP benefits

A majority of Fortune 500 companies now offer domestic-partner benefits to their LGBT employees, and 86% officially prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.

America's Best Places to Work, According to HRC

More than 300 corporations earned perfect scores on this year's CEI, including 13 of the top 20 Fortune 500 companies.

Why Walmart Became LGBT-Friendly

Though it once held our rights at arm's length, Walmart is now making steady turns toward support for LGBT nondiscrimination. What's driving the change? And are other Fortune 500 companies following suit? 

Tim Cook and the Way Ahead

Former BP CEO John Browne was the only out chief executive of a Fortune 500 company prior to Apple CEO Tim Cook's announcement in October 2014. He writes for The Advocate on what that means for the future of business.

Senate bill would exempt DP benefits from taxable income

Sen. Joseph Lieberman and Sen. Gordon Smith introduced legislation Wednesday that would end federal tax inequities that apply to employer-provided health insurance for domestic partners.

Record 842 Employers Get Perfect Score in HRC Corporate Equality Index

Just 13 companies earned a perfect score when the index was launched in 2002.

Big (gay) business

For many Fortune 500 companies corporate pride is a year-round enterprise.

Over 400 Major Businesses Endorse Equality Act, LGBTQ+ Civil Rights

Dozens of Fortune 500 companies are urging Congress to pass the LGBTQ+ civil rights legislation.

Thinking About Life Insurance? Here Are Some Tips

A partner at New York Life shares his experiences working for the Fortune 500 company as well as advice for LGBT households seeking life insurance.

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.

A Fortune 500 Take on Prop. 8

The old saying goes that every cloud has a silver lining. And on November 5, the day after California voters stripped same-sex couples of the right to marry, so many around the country were searching for one. Although thousands of individuals, organizations, and businesses donated to the Yes on 8 campaign, not one Fortune 500 company is among those names. But on the opposite side, the side of fairness and basic rights, you'll find some of the nation's most successful and powerful corporate players.

Where to work

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