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Biden executive actions target LGBTQ discrimination

Jan 20, 2021
The president is strengthening workplace protections and rolling back the military ban on transgender service.
LGBTQ rights supporters rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington in 2019 as the court held oral arguments in three cases dealing with workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.
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Small transgender groups face barriers to funding

Jun 24, 2019
Intermediary funding groups are bridging that gap.
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The financials of same-sex marriage

Jun 26, 2015
Saying 'I do' to higher tax brackets after the Supreme Court's ruling.

Some gay veterans get fewer benefits

Jun 8, 2015
The VA can only recognize same-sex marriages in states where it's legal.

How discrimination fits into the business model

Apr 1, 2015
Businesses can bounce unwanted customers, but not whole classes of customers.

The risks of being an activist CEO

Mar 30, 2015
Apple's Tim Cook planted a flag on gay rights on Monday, raising the ire of some shareholders.

Economists find same-sex marriage gives a boost

May 16, 2014
The tenth anniversary of same-sex marriage in America.

For public good, not for profit.

Wal-Mart to provide benefits to partners of gay employees

Aug 28, 2013
The nation's largest employer will give healthcare benefits to same-sex partners of full-time employees starting next year.

Why gay activists shouldn't be boycotting Stolichnaya Russian vodka

Aug 1, 2013
Latvians are saying not to boycott Stolichnaya Vodka over Russian gay rights abuses...because Stolichnaya is actually made in their country.

Big changes coming for gay couples' personal finances

Jun 28, 2013
The Supreme Court's landmark rulings on same-sex marriage this week mean gay couples have new legal territory to consider when it comes to merging their financial lives.