Apple CEO Tim Cook joins other major business leaders with $1 million personal donation to Trump’s inauguration
The gay man is donating from personal funds, according to reports.
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Meta slammed for 'disturbing' AI profiles, including a fake Black queer mother
The fake profile is one of many being tested on Instagram. Its bio bizarrely claims the robot is a "momma of 2" and "your realest source for life's ups and downs."
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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.
December 21 2024 12:29 PM
Chick-fil-A is working with an LGBTQ+ charity as it attempts to launch in the UK yet again
This marks the third time Chick-fil-A has attempted to launch in the United Kingdom, after its first two locations faced massive boycotts spearheaded by the LGBTQ+ community.
December 18 2024 4:20 PM
Trump appoints gay tech executive who previously supported Pete Buttigieg to State Department role
The president-elect nominated Jacob Helberg to be his undersecretary of State for economic growth, energy, and the environment.
December 17 2024 11:22 AM
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO seeks to delay sex trafficking trial
A lawyer for Mike Jeffries has requested a hearing to determine if he's mentally competent to stand trial.
December 16 2024 4:40 PM
Gay CEOs Tim Cook and Sam Altman look to be already cozying up to Donald Trump
While neither Altman nor Cook have spoken publicly on their communications with the president-elect, both stand to gain tremendously from maintaining a positive relationship with him.
December 16 2024 2:14 PM
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.
December 13 2024 5:04 PM
Controversy brews on Bluesky over anti-trans interloper ban
Jesse Singal’s anti-trans views have made him the most blocked user on Bluesky, but that's not enough for some LGBTQ+ users seeking a post-X safe space.
December 13 2024 1:40 PM
PinkNews leaders Benjamin Cohen and his husband, Anthony James, accused of sexual misconduct: report
The power duo also stands accused of misogyny, bullying, and intimidation by tens of former and current employees.
December 11 2024 10:22 AM
Nancy Mace's transphobic, slur-filled video posts remain up on Instagram
LGBTQ+ groups say the Republican lawmaker's videos violate the social media company's community standards.
December 09 2024 1:56 PM
The 2025 Australian Firefighter Calendar is here, and it's as hot as ever
Nothing says the holiday season like the release of the Australian Firefighter Calendar. Check out the hunks here.
December 04 2024 10:30 PM
Libs of TikTok seemingly ejected from emerging social media platform Bluesky
The account which has targeted LGBTQ+ people again and again appears to be suspended from the hot new online place to be.
December 03 2024 7:36 PM
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 3:41 PM
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 3:32 PM
Advertisers know LGBTQ+ inclusion is good for business: report
Expect to see more transgender people in ads.
November 13 2024 11:45 AM
Washington restaurant illegally refuses to cater same-sex wedding, citing religious beliefs
What’s old is new again in America, and so is the push to discriminate against LGBTQ+ Americans.
November 11 2024 11:50 AM
Facebook faulted for video showing group brutally beating two gay men in Nigeria
Facebook blamed a failure in language identification for the video passing censors and remaining online for five months.
October 17 2024 11:30 AM
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 8:18 AM
Pete Buttigieg among cabinet members credited for role in reopening ports after dockworker strike
He thanked the parties for working together and praised the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris.
October 04 2024 9:23 PM