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The absurd, contested history of the Village People’s YMCA
Jim Newman was over it. “Hell no!” Newman, a Village People member for eight years in the 2010s, wrote in a 15 January Instagram post. “Neither myself…
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Can Trump unilaterally rename Denali and the Gulf of Mexico?
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Denali, the tallest peak in the country, has…
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What to know about executive orders as Trump 2.0 begins
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to sign a long list of executive orders shortly after entering office for his second term…
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Biden exits as most pro-LGBT president in history
President Joe Biden will leave the White House next week after leading what advocates consider to be the most pro-LGBTQ administration in American history…
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Corporate DEI programs rebrand under pressure
The attack on corporate DEI programs, after gaining momentum throughout 2024, is poised to expand into the new year…
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Gay men celebrate one surprising advantage over straight men
There’s no denying that straight folks have big advantages over queer folks when it comes to everyday life: Never having to explain their sexuality; enjoying a…
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DEI programs faced attacks this year, with more likely in 2025
One by one, diversity, equity and inclusion programs at some of the country’s biggest companies fell apart in 2024, with signs…