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What is pinkwashing and how to fight it?

Come June of each year, corporations roll out the pink carpet for the LGBTQ community, emblazoning their boring corporate logos with rainbows and tweeting vaguely inspirational messages about pride. But in recent years, more discerning consumers have voiced their concerns…

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A majority in US favor passing the marriage equality law

Around 60 percent of registered voters agree that Congress should pass federal legislation that would enshrine marriage equality into law, according to a new poll released Monday. The Politico and Morning Consult poll showed that 58 percent of registered voters…

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Pride jersey triggers boycott by 7 Aussie rugby players

Seven players in Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) plan to boycott a key match over their team’s decision to wear a Pride flag jersey. On Thursday (28 July), the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles will become the first team in the…

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LGBT protections under the Affordable Care Act to be expanded by Biden

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has proposed rules prohibiting discrimination against persons of any race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities. In specific federally funded health programs and HHS programs…