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U.S. public schools lost $3.2 billion fighting conservative culture wars: report

Public schools have been forced to spend billions on security, public relations, and legal assistance combating right-wing attacks for supposedly teaching about race and LGBTQ+ identities.

Are Walmart and Cottonelle Using Antigay Outrage as a Marketing Tool?

A public relations expert says homophobes are a "useful tool" for generating headlines for brands.

Is pride good PR?

A-list Hollywood publicist Michael Levine assesses the public relations impact of pride festivals and parades.

First No on Prop. 8 Spot Hits TV Throughout California

The No on Prop. 8 campaign to defeat the California ballot initiative against same-sex marriage unveiled its first television ad today. The spot, the campaign's first, was shown to the press Monday morning at the San Francisco office of Ogilvy Public Relations and subsequently posted to the official No on Prop. 8 website. The ad will air statewide.

Howard Bragman, PR and Coming Out Guru to the Stars, Has Died

The out icon of the entertainment industry guided many closet exits.

Spokane mayor tries to block release of computer files

Lawyers for Spokane, Wash., mayor James West are asking a judge to block the release of contents of West's work computer, in part because they would be "highly offensive to a reasonable person."

Beyond decriminalization of same-sex relations

Human Rights Watch's Hala Maurice Guindy tells how LGBTQ+ individuals face ongoing human rights abuses in the Middle East and North Africa due to the criminalization of same-sex relations. Laws may seem vague, but they are used to persecute and harass. How can we ensure genuine equality and protection for all members of the LGBTQ+ community?

Op-ed: Has the LGBT Glass Ceiling Been Shattered in PR?

Does being LGBT hold communications professionals back from big success?

Georgia transgender woman ruthlessly stabbed to death, 26-year-old suspect arrested

37-year-old Kesaria Abramidze was murdered in her home Wednesday night, just one day after the Georgia Parliament passed a law restricting LGBTQ+ rights.

Report: Discrimination, Harassment Harms Transgender Health

According to a new report, discrimination and harassment could lead to physical and mental ailments like headaches, nausea, depression, and anxiety.

Chevy Volt: The Jolt GM Needs?

Launching a new vehicle while the American auto industry is asking Congress for a $25 billion bailout might seem like illogical timing, but for General Motors and the people behind Chevy Volt, it's essential. With their backs against the wall, GM is rolling out their much-anticipated first plug-in electric vehicle -- and focusing their marketing efforts on the gay community.

Here Media Executive to Launch New Firm

Stephen Macias is forming Macias Media Group LLC, which will serve as Here's marketing and PR agency of record and help other clients connect with LGBT consumers.

Florida Demands Districts Comply with New Anti-LGBTQ+ Rules

The new rules are seen by local activists as an attempt to "bully and intimidate" affirming school districts.

Ron DeSantis Target of Donald-Trump Supported Conspiracy Theory Over His Shoes

Is the Republican governor wearing heel lifts in his shoes?

Donald Trump unleashes torrent of transphobic ads in last leg of 2024 election

Donald Trump is using fear of transgender people to try to win the election.