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Disney Hits Back at Florida Hate Laws

Posted on 11 May 2023 in Finance

In recent international news, Disney in Florida, one of the largest employers in the state and a key driver of tourism, has hit back with a lawsuit against attempts by the far right administration of Ron De Santis to silence its opposition to reactionary policies. NBC News reports that on Wednesday Disney filed a lawsuit in federal court against officials alleging a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company publicly opposed a state law that critics call "Don't Say Gay." Equality Florida, a diversity advocacy group, says “We knew going into this legislative session th

Bi Business Hero Portas Lobbies John Lewis

Posted on 19 Apr 2023 in Finance

In economics news, bisexual business expert Mary Portas has written to the head of the John Lewis Partnership to ask them to keep their unique partnership model. Reuters says that Portas has written an open letter to the John Lewis Partnership accusing the group of losing its soul for considerin

Oxford Council Considers Wage Inequities

Posted on 27 Jan 2023 in Finance

The communist daily newspaper The Morning Star, says that Oxford City Council will extend its analysis of workers pay, which already focuses on women’s and disabled peoples wages, to include LGBT+ people as well. It follows a recommendation by Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis.

Calvin Klein Celebrates Queer Families

Posted on 29 Aug 2022 in Finance

Gay Times magazine have partnered with fashion brand Calvin Klein over its “This is Love” summer campaign. For their advertising, Calvin Klein debuted a beautiful collection of images that dived into the wondrous waters of queer chosen families.

Grant Stopped for Anti-Trans Group

Posted on 13 Apr 2022 in Finance

The "Arts Professional" website reports that LGBTQIA+ groups are broadly pleased after the controversial organisation calling itself the "LGB Alliance" had a grant under the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee artistic fund suspended.

Mar

Consternation at Disney Financial Grants

The US based gay magazine the Advocate has said that there is every indication that the Disney Corporation will continue to finance anti-gay and anti-trans politicians in Florida, including those w

Jan

Campaign for LGBTQIA Nightlife to Reopen

HHUK the gay run broadcaster that streams hard house and trance music from the best LGBTQIA deejays, says that it has joined a Facebook campaign called Open Our Clubs. The campaigning network says

Dec

Wilde's Old Street is UK's Most Expensive

The Guardian newspaper reports that the street where Oscar Wilde lived during the height of his fame, namely Tite Street in London's Kensington and Chelsea district, is now the most expens

Sep

Government Appoints LGBTQIA Business Champion

In a society where money talks, it is important for there to be strong LGBTQIA business representation.

Aug

Banks Make Progress with Pride Flay Display

We continue to report on businesses, local and national, who are marking the lengthy summer Pride season with displays of rainbow and Pride paraphernalia.