A top executive at a major company warns brands: Don't pull the plug on DEI programs
Corporate DEI programs protect employees and the bottom line while contributing to a more equitable and just society, says one exec.
October 11, 2024
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Who is Robby Starbuck? This is the anti-LGBTQ+ conspiracy theorist convincing companies to drop DEI
The anti-DEI movement sweeping corporations is being pushed by a man who believes that chemicals turn children LGBTQ+ and the COVID-19 vaccine caused Matthew Perry's death.
August 1, 2024
Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists
Robby Starbuck continues to use his influence to make American workplaces worse.
August 27, 2024
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.
October 10, 2024
John Deere is the latest company to turn its back on Black people, the LGBTQ+ community, and women
American businesses continue to cave to the coordinated effort of right-wing extremist online influencer Robby Starbuck.
July 19, 2024
Far-right extremists manipulated and deceived queer folks to create anti-transgender film: report
Uncovering how The War on Children filmmakers Robby and Landon Starbuck used manipulation and misinformation to target the LGBTQ+ community.
February 15, 2024
Is it still safe to come out at work? The truth about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace
Coming out at work can be a daunting experience, but it's worth it, writes Out & Equal's Erin Uritus on National Coming Out Day.
October 11, 2024
‘Paw Patrol’ Spinoff Gets Nonbinary Character and the Right Freaks Out
The introduction of a nonbinary character was applauded by many, but it's also genereated fierce criticism from conservative groups.
September 21, 2023
Megan Fox Blasts Transphobic Claim About Her Kids
The star forcefully defended her children against a Republican "clout-chaser."
June 12, 2023
RuPaul’s new online bookstore under fire for selling right-wing extremist, anti-LGBTQ+ titles
The online store declined to comment, but flagged certain books as 'contrary to our core values' and vowed to donate proceeds to fight book bans.
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March 4, 2024
Walmart rolls back DEI & Pride funding after direct pressure from far-right extremist
The nation's largest retailer is the latest company to cave to far-right pressure targeting diversity and equity programs.
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November 26, 2024
New York Post publishes racist article about Kamala Harris, sparks outrage
The paper claimed that if she were to become president she wouldn’t have earned it.
July 9, 2024
Tractor Supply caves to far-right homophobia and bigotry and drops all LGBTQ+ support
The seismic shift in attitude comes after 3 weeks of attacks by far-right extremists.
June 28, 2024
Jack Daniel's and Harley-Davidson drop DEI programs after conservatives whine
The companies both caved to online pressure from fringe conservative extremists.
August 23, 2024
Companies dropping DEI will face consequences — 80% of LGBTQ+ adults support boycotts: report
80 percent of LGBTQ+ would boycott a company that rolled back DEI initiatives,including stopping shopping at, utilizing, and/or purchasing its services.
September 9, 2024
These 9 major companies caved to the far right and stopped DEI programs
With the news about Walmart, 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.
November 26, 2024
Molson Coors beer company abandons DEI after fringe online conservatives complain
In response to the targeted attacks, the HRC has created an online portal allowing consumers to directly message corporate executives in protest.
September 9, 2024
Three Who Were in Matt Walsh's Anti-Trans Film Say They Were Deceived
Walsh's team was not honest about the intentions behind What Is a Woman?, according to two doctors and a trans activist.
July 27, 2023
Lil Nas X Claps Back at Conservatives Calling 'Montero' 'Evil'
The gay artist, who released a queer music video with religious references, pointed out the actual evils of society.
March 26, 2021
Major companies are ending DEI programs. Here's how an LGBTQ+ group is taking them to task
Molson Coors, Tractor Supply, and others have all cowered to the far-right. The Human Rights Campaign isn't having it. Here's what they are doing.
September 16, 2024
New kids’ book ‘Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!’ explores gender euphoria amid LGBTQ+ book bans
Nonbinary author Lindz Amer’s new children’s picture book champions diverse representation and free expression. The Advocate spoke to them about their motivation for writing it.
February 25, 2024