Elon Musk moves SpaceX and X to Texas because California is too supporting of trans youth
"This is the final straw," Musk wrote on X, reacting to California's recent law banning the forced outing of LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
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The Advocate brings readers the latest news regarding developments in the LGBT business world. Find out the happenings of gay business leaders that are moving the Invisible Hand in the United States and around the world like Apple's Tim Cook, American Eagle's Robert Hanson, and 3M Unitek's Mary Jo Abler. Learn tips from the pros about managing the business affairs of day-to-day life for the present and future. Prepare for retirement and learn how changing laws regarding same-sex marriage, partnership, and adoption affects financial planning.
Elon Musk’s X platform suspended more than 200 LGBTQ+ marketing accounts without explanation
Even accounts that engaged with the company were suspended, Pink Media’s president told The Advocate.
July 12 2024 5:40 PM
These queer farmers and ranchers are boycotting Tractor Supply and want you to join them
After the feed and farm retailer issued a statement disavowing all diversity efforts, queer people who shopped there say no more.
July 05 2024 11:20 AM
Lawmakers want to know why there are fewer LGBTQ+ homeowners than straight: 'Concerning disparities'
Twenty U.S. representatives are demanding to know about the homeownership "disparities" between LGBTQ+ people and their straight, cisgender peers.
July 01 2024 9:00 AM
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 11:31 AM
Rachel Levine and Isabel Guzman highlight LGBTQ-owned businesses during Pride Month
HHS’s Rachel Levine and SBA’s Isabel Guzman toured LGBTQ-owned and focused businesses around Washington, D.C., earlier this week.
June 12 2024 6:13 PM
Jon Stewart wants everyone to 'stop pretending' corporations can support Pride
The Daily Show host is celebrating Pride Month, also known as "that time of year when corporations get together and financially exploit the decades-long struggle of gay people."
June 11 2024 12:30 PM
The gays bring surge to D.C. Metro ridership for Capital Pride Parade
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority reported its highest ridership since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 11 2024 11:31 AM
Two series from The Advocate Channel launch on Hulu
Get inspired and entertained as two series from the Advocate Channel are now streaming on Hulu this Pride Month! This collaboration brings inclusive and impactful programming, like the groundbreaking series Candis Cayne's Secret Garden and the Out100 Specials, to a wider audience.
June 11 2024 9:30 AM
15 Pride products from brands that actually give back to the LGBTQ+ community
These brands are putting their money where their mouths are this Pride Month.
June 01 2024 12:16 PM
Artists behind Target's Pride collection claim they've received 'no compensation'
Three artists who worked on Target's LGBTQ+ Pride collection are accusing the company of withholding payment after they were suddenly "dropped."
May 31 2024 12:11 PM
The iconic Little Gay Pub in D.C. expands to Philadelphia
The owners of the popular celebrity hotspot tell The Advocate that they’re excited to bring their business to the Philly LGBTQ+ community.
May 27 2024 1:09 PM
From Meta to X, most major social media companies are failing LGBTQ+ users: GLAAD
Most of the top social media companies got an 'F' grade on GLAAD’s 2024 Social Media Safety Index. Of the major platforms, TikTok was the only one to pass with a dismal D+ grade.
May 21 2024 9:00 AM
Mike Johnson supported right-wing Target boycott over LGBTQ+ merchandise
The far-right lawmaker was outraged about the ‘woke’ ideology of inclusivity during Pride Month last year.
May 20 2024 2:22 PM
Federal judges express doubts in appeal over transgender sorority member at University of Wyoming
The case, which asks the appeals court to rule against the sorority’s right to accept transgender members, was already dismissed by a lower court judge.
May 18 2024 12:15 PM
Target scales back on LGBTQ+ Pride Month merch after right-wing outrage damages sales
The retailer, which has almost 2,000 locations across the United States, will only stock Pride products in about half of their stores.
May 10 2024 10:43 AM
Transphobe Elon Musk calls out J.K. Rowling for posting transphobic content
Many of the tech billionaire’s fans wondered why the noted transphobe would ask a like-minded person to stop attacking transgender people online.
May 06 2024 2:37 PM
Lesbian Georgia welder cites sex discrimination in EEOC complaint against her employer
Megan McDaniel alleges pervasive anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination and retaliation at Republic Services.
May 01 2024 1:00 PM
North Carolina restaurant countersues anti-drag protesters over ‘groomer’ and ‘pedophile’ smears
In a heated legal battle, East Frank Superette & Kitchen is defending its drag events against false allegations of child grooming.
May 01 2024 8:30 AM
George Santos's latest money-making plot? Reviving his drag persona, Kitara Ravache
The lying gay former congressman from New York has a new way to make a buck by turning into the drag queen he previously denied being.
April 29 2024 5:12 PM