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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.

From left: Pete Buttigieg, Shawn Skelly, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Roger Nyhus

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Biden administration had record level of LGBTQ+ representation

The administration truly looked like America.

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2008 People of the Year: Amy Balliett

It started as one of those great ideas people have when they can't sleep -- set up some domain names and galvanize the gay community to come together and fight for equality. Five months later, after the passing of Prop. 8, Amy Balliet put JointheImpact.com to use -- and managed to rally a million people at protests around the world in the process.

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GLSEN Gets a New Boss

You could say GLSEN is getting a new principal. On Wednesday the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network announced that Eliza Byard will become its new executive director, replacing founder and longtime executive director Kevin Jennings. Byard, who takes the reins on November 1, spoke to The Advocate about the task ahead for LGBT students and all of us who want to see them thrive.

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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.

Restaurant Fires, Then Rehires Server Who Received Antigay Receipt

"Our gay waiter made me wanna throw up my food!," a patron wrote. The server then shared the receipt on social media.

Rewriting history

This month our career advice columnist helps a store manager move onto another career and helps a gay couple navigate the world of gay expo events

Gay Man Testifies On Immigration Reform

Biden administration had record level of LGBTQ+ representation

The administration truly looked like America.

2008 People of the Year: Amy Balliett

My Career in the Spot Light

Indeed Supports Transgender Employees with $10K Relocation Incentive

The job search company will enable employees to move to more trans-friendly locations.

We Can't Let Sessions Drive Trans People Back to Sex Work

Thanks to discrimination, Columbia graduate Diana Feliz Oliva had to rely on sex work to survive. She won't allow that to happen to her brothers and sisters.

Outfielder Torii Hunter Snaps Over Marriage Equality Question

Outfielder Torii Hunter snapped back at a reporter who asked him questions about his opposition to marriage equality

Kroger Workers: We Were Fired for Refusing to Wear Rainbow Aprons

Two grocery employees claim they were fired for refusing to wear aprons adorned with what they say was an LGBTQ+ symbol.

Parents Raise Thousands For Catholic Teacher Fired Because She's Gay

After the beloved Catholic teacher was terminated, the parents of students who attend the school she was fired from began raising money for her.

This Trans Artist’s Nightmarish Journey to the West

Maggie is a transgender refugee from Lebanon whose performance art fuels her identity, as it fueled her nightmarish journey to the West.

Tangerine's Stars Have Turned a Movie Into a Movement

In their road to the Oscars, Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez have ignited national conversations on sex work and media representation.

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.

Lawsuit: Football Coach Fired for Being Gay

A coach is suing his former high school, saying he was fired for being gay and then forced to leave his teaching job.

Op-ed: I Stay Closeted to Put Food on the Table

Even with all of the legal advances LGBT Americans have experienced in recent years, those who work in religious education don't necessarily reap the benefits.

Who Is Fighting the Economic Oppression of LGBTQI+ People?

Having a decent livelihood and freedom from discrimination are human rights for all people.

Mississippi Forced This Couple to Stay Married

State Supreme Court judges in Mississippi are still not sure about marriage equality, but they finally allowed a lesbian couple to divorce.

GLSEN Gets a New Boss

Forty Under 40: Activism

Amy Balliett heads up an impressive list of out activists that includes Tony Biel, Brad Sears, Thai Pham, James Neiley, Christoph Babka, Katelynn Cusanelli, and Timothy Scofield.

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

"Our gay waiter made me wanna throw up my food!," a patron wrote. The server then shared the receipt on social media.

This month our career advice columnist helps a store manager move onto another career and helps a gay couple navigate the world of gay expo events

The administration truly looked like America.

The job search company will enable employees to move to more trans-friendly locations.

Thanks to discrimination, Columbia graduate Diana Feliz Oliva had to rely on sex work to survive. She won't allow that to happen to her brothers and sisters.

Outfielder Torii Hunter snapped back at a reporter who asked him questions about his opposition to marriage equality

Two grocery employees claim they were fired for refusing to wear aprons adorned with what they say was an LGBTQ+ symbol.

After the beloved Catholic teacher was terminated, the parents of students who attend the school she was fired from began raising money for her.

Maggie is a transgender refugee from Lebanon whose performance art fuels her identity, as it fueled her nightmarish journey to the West.

In their road to the Oscars, Mya Taylor and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez have ignited national conversations on sex work and media representation.

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.

A coach is suing his former high school, saying he was fired for being gay and then forced to leave his teaching job.

Even with all of the legal advances LGBT Americans have experienced in recent years, those who work in religious education don't necessarily reap the benefits.

Having a decent livelihood and freedom from discrimination are human rights for all people.

State Supreme Court judges in Mississippi are still not sure about marriage equality, but they finally allowed a lesbian couple to divorce.

Amy Balliett heads up an impressive list of out activists that includes Tony Biel, Brad Sears, Thai Pham, James Neiley, Christoph Babka, Katelynn Cusanelli, and Timothy Scofield.