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Nonbinary job applicants using 'they/them' pronouns are less likely to get hired: report

Openly nonbinary candidates receive a lower response rate than their perceived cisgender peers, according to a new study.

SCOTUS: Bisexual Lawyer's Suit Against Christian Group Can Go Ahead

The attorney had filed the lawsuit against the organization after the group said it had rejected his application for a job due to its code of conduct, which "excludes homosexual activity."

Karen Pence Teaches Art at Anti-LGBTQ School

Immanuel Christian School requires applicants to swear off "moral misconduct" including gay sex, trans identity, and watching porn. 

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State Department Apologizes for 1950s Anti-LGBT Witch Hunt

John Kerry issued an apology after the Human Rights Campaign lobbied the secretary of State.

ExxonMobil Finally Updates Worker Protection Policy

After years of lobbying and finally an executive order from the president, ExxonMobil now says it will protect its LGBT employees from discrimination.

George Santos's Ex-Communications Director Starts Apology Tour

Naysa Woomer wrote an opinion piece that sounds a lot like an attempt to rehab her image.

Study Reveals 'Clear Bias' Against Nonbinary Job Applicants

A study by Business.com shows nonbinary applicants received less employer interest than others, and hiring managers said they cause "drama," among other negative comments.

Recs and Wrecks

What's the delicate way to tell a friend you won't vouch for her work? Ethical pro Stephen Milioti explains.

See How This 82-Year-Old Vet Is Trying to Clear Dishonorable Discharges for Gay Men

Donald Hallman is fighting the military this time, and he's taking his case to the media.

Transgender woman sues Hooters for discrimination, says workers denied her a job and harassed her

Brandy Livingston claims that Hooters workers denied her job application based on her appearance and harassed her for using the bathroom.

Obama Makes It Easier for Ex-Cons to Reenter Society

The president announced he is ordering federal agencies to 'ban the box' that prospective employees must fill out on job applications, disclosing their criminal history. 

Oped Why We Still Need a Fully Inclusive ENDA

An EEOC ruling recently added protection from discrimination for transgender people in the workplace, but does that mean federal legislation isn't needed?

Transgender Actors Test the Pay Gap

The difference in salaries for men and women is exposed with clarity.

Karen Pence's Anti-LGBTQ School Gets 100 Copies of Gay 'Marlon Bundo'

The vice president's wife is teaching at an anti-LGBTQ school, so the Trevor Project sent the school a pro-gay present.