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Mike Johnson, Lee Greenwood and Bad Bunny

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By Morse code, town crier Mike Johnson says Lee Greenwood should replace Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl

Opinion: Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show” promises everything the Super Bowl isn’t: all white, straight, narrow-minded, and wildly out of tune, writes John Casey.

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These 25 major companies still have DEI practices

While some large corporations are ending DEI programs due to conservative backlash, these companies are staying strong.

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Chris Kluwe at Huntington Beach City Council meeting

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Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

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Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

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Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

Arnold Palmer golfer 1960s Antonio Brown Trump rally 2024

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Trump smears icon Arnold Palmer as unhinged athletes Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell endorse him

The homophobic Brown and the entitled and grievance-filled Bell underscore Trump’s worst traits, writes John Casey.

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There are no out NHL players. Could 'Heated Rivalry' change that?

The success of the queer hockey romance puts a spotlight on the sport's ongoing stigma and absence of out players.

Chris Kluwe 'figured' he would get arrested for protesting MAGA — and he'd do it again (exclusive)

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

Ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe slams MAGA for 'trying to erase trans people,' gets arrested

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

NFL removes 'end racism' from Super Bowl end zones and replaces it

It'll be the first Super Bowl since 2021 without that specific phrase.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, NFL leaders host Pride Flag Football clinic for LGBTQ+ youth in New Orleans

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Gay former NFL player Carl Nassib joins board of LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention nonprofit The Trevor Project

The out athlete has supported the organization since coming out publicly.

Breaking barriers: 13 gay NFL players who made LGBTQ+ history

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

Trump smears icon Arnold Palmer as unhinged athletes Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell endorse him

The homophobic Brown and the entitled and grievance-filled Bell underscore Trump’s worst traits, writes John Casey.

NFL donates $100k to Trevor Project on National Coming Out Day

Carl Nassib, who came out as gay before retiring from pro football, announced the donation on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football show.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell promises to support LGBTQ+ players: 'We will have their back'

"Diversity makes us better and LGBTQ people continue to contribute to the success of the NFL," Commissioner Roger Goodell recently said.

Three years after he came out, Carl Nassib opens up

In a candid interview with The Advocate, the former NFL star talks about fair-weather brands, Harrison Butker’s comments, the Trevor Project, and Rayze, his new passion project.

NFL rejects Harrison Butker's transphobic, sexist graduation speech remarks

The league's chief diversity officer said Butker's views do not represent the organization.

Harrison Butker’s ‘inaccurate, ill-informed and woefully out of step' sexist speech is fact-checked by GLAAD

LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker goes on transphobic, sexist rant during graduation speech

The kicker spoke at Benedictine College and told women to stay in their place while calling LGBTQ+ people ‘deadly sins.’

1 dead, at least 14 injured in shooting following Chiefs celebration, fire department says

Two armed people were taken into custody, police say.

Can Taylor Swift bring the gays to the yard line?

The world's most famous woman and proud LGBTQ+ ally has brought a dose of estrogen to an institution dripping in toxic masculinity.

Former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan talks Super Bowl, gay NFL players, and what will happen to Bill Belichick

O’Callaghan said that we’re reaching a point in society when younger people don't feel the need to play football only as a cover like he did to hide his sexuality.

16 Gay NFL Cheerleaders We Are Happy To Cheer On

These out-and-proud cheerleaders are bringing some much-needed LGBTQ+ representation on the field!

Who Is Retiring NFL Player Carl Nassib?

The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.

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The success of the queer hockey romance puts a spotlight on the sport's ongoing stigma and absence of out players.

Opinion: Turning Point’s “All-American Halftime Show” promises everything the Super Bowl isn’t: all white, straight, narrow-minded, and wildly out of tune, writes John Casey.

While some large corporations are ending DEI programs due to conservative backlash, these companies are staying strong.

Chris Kluwe, a former NFL kicker for the Minnesota Vikings, tells The Advocate about getting arrested for protesting MAGA proposals on his city council.

The former Minnesota Vikings kicker was arrested after an act of "peaceful civil disobedience” at a Huntington Beach City Council meeting.

It'll be the first Super Bowl since 2021 without that specific phrase.

It comes as other major companies and organizations turn away from longstanding efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

The out athlete has supported the organization since coming out publicly.

From Jerry Smith to Carl Nassib, these players paved the way for visibility and acceptance in football.

The homophobic Brown and the entitled and grievance-filled Bell underscore Trump’s worst traits, writes John Casey.

Carl Nassib, who came out as gay before retiring from pro football, announced the donation on the NFL Network’s Good Morning Football show.

"Diversity makes us better and LGBTQ people continue to contribute to the success of the NFL," Commissioner Roger Goodell recently said.

In a candid interview with The Advocate, the former NFL star talks about fair-weather brands, Harrison Butker’s comments, the Trevor Project, and Rayze, his new passion project.

The league's chief diversity officer said Butker's views do not represent the organization.

LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD issued a fact-check calling out some of the false and misleading things the ultra-conservative Kansas City Chiefs player said during a graduation ceremony.

The kicker spoke at Benedictine College and told women to stay in their place while calling LGBTQ+ people ‘deadly sins.’

Two armed people were taken into custody, police say.

The world's most famous woman and proud LGBTQ+ ally has brought a dose of estrogen to an institution dripping in toxic masculinity.

O’Callaghan said that we’re reaching a point in society when younger people don't feel the need to play football only as a cover like he did to hide his sexuality.

These out-and-proud cheerleaders are bringing some much-needed LGBTQ+ representation on the field!

The out football player made strides for representation in professional athletics.