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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.

Chick-fil-A Releases Internal Memo; Did It Make Things Worse?

The company is being ripped by disappointed customers who say it abandoned its beliefs, while also hearing it from LGBT activists who say all it offers in the memo are empty words.

Michigan TV Station Fires Four After Pride Coverage Controversy

An internal memo was circulated at the station calling for reduced coverage of Pride month events.

New York to Recognize Out-of-State Gay Marriages

Same-sex marriages legally performed elsewhere will be recognized in New York State in response to a state court ruling this year, Gov. David Paterson's spokeswoman said Wednesday. State agencies, including those governing insurance and health care, must immediately change policies and regulations to make sure ''spouse,'' ''husband,'' and ''wife'' are clearly understood to include gay couples, according to a memo sent earlier this month from the governor's counsel.

Maryland Marriage Coalition Issues Warning on NOM

"Marylanders should brace themselves for what is about to hit our state," said a memo released to media Thursday morning.

Chick-fil-A President Assures Huckabee: Nothing Has Changed

Cathy spoke Huckabee on Friday to assure him that nothing has changed about his restaurant chain's antigay ways.

AP: Same-Sex Couples 'Generally' Not Husbands or Wives

An Associated Press style memo says the news service prefers 'partners' even when describing legally married same-sex pairs.

Excising of Vice's Toxic Culture Has Begun With Firing of Three Harassers

The company has a long history of toxic bro culture that will no longer be tolerated, according to a memo from its global human resources officer. 

The New Religious Right

Does the organizational and fund-raising prowess displayed by the LDS church during California's Proposition 8 campaign augur future political might?

I Am Cait Ratings: 'Impressive,' 'Really Strong,' and Steady

Caitlyn Jenner's highly-praised docu-series is at a critical juncture with three episodes left in the season and no firm commitment for more.

Big Loophole? Chick-fil-A Is Already Raising Questionable Cash

President Dan Cathy tweeted a photo this week from a Chick-fil-A backed fundraiser for a group once described as antigay by an investigation of the company's giving.

UNC Has No Idea How to Enforce Bathroom Laws

The university announced it will abide by the state's anti-LGBT law, requiring trans students to use bathrooms that don't match their gender identity. But how will that policy be enforced? 

These 8 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs

With the news about Molson Coors, 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.

Duke President Urges Repeal of Anti-LGBT North Carolina Bill

In a statement issued Monday, Richard Brodhead argued the bill “runs counter to the ideals of Duke University.”