Business and Technology

UK: My Pride Story: I’ve been at my firm 17 years – trainees are much more open now

I truly believe that the more time we can focus on doing a good job rather than worrying about editing ourselves or our conversations, the more happy and successful we will be in all aspects of our careers.

China: Bloggers, Filmmakers Feel Chill of Internet Crackdown

The rules, which affect social media giants like Weibo Corp as well as small platforms that have thrived in China's buzzing creative online space, are the latest step toughening oversight ahead of the Communist Party Congress later this year, when President Xi Jinping is expected to consolidate power.

UK: My Pride Story: LGBT students must ask firms the challenging questions

I believe that, among other things, fostering authenticity and visibility at the workplace is crucially important to nurture a workforce that is happy to come into work, brings passion to the job, and builds stronger and authentic relationships with colleagues.

China: Communist Youth League: “Being Gay is No Disorder!”

Since Chinese online regulators listed homosexuality as an “abnormal sexual behavior,” discussions about gay rights and emancipation have been dominating Weibo. Now, for the first time this week, a branch of the Communist Youth League has spoken out on Weibo in support of China’s LGBT community.

Over the past few days, discussions about homosexuality are all over Chinese social media. On Friday, the China Netcasting Services Association (CNSA, 中国网络视听节目服务协会) issued new criteria to strengthen regulations over online audio-visual content on Chinese platforms. One of the new regulations regarded the removal of online content that “displays homosexuality” (“展示同性恋等内容”), grouping homosexuality together with incest and sexual perversity as an “abnormal sexual behavior.” Read more via Whats On Weibo
 

Germany: My Pride Story: Some people still think because I’m gay I’m a ‘soft litigator’

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” has always been one of my favourite mottos. So when asked for advice or conclusions with the benefit of hindsight I offer a fairly simple approach: whether you are a law student, an associate or a partner, be who you are, be visible and be proud of it!

US: Texas Supreme Court questions right of benefits for gay spouses

The court overturned a lower court's decision that favored same-sex marriage benefits, ordering the issue back to trial. Social conservatives hope the case will help them chip away at the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling legalizing gay marriage.

US: Google, Microsoft among companies urging court to back gay workers

Dozens of companies, including Alphabet Inc's Google, Microsoft Corp, CBS Corp and Viacom Inc urged a federal appeals court on Monday to rule that a law banning sex discrimination in the workplace offers protections to gay employees.

Twitter Sends Emotional Thanks To ‘Sesame Street’ After It Tweets Pride Message

Last week, beloved children’s show Sesame Street celebrated Pride month with a sweet tweet showing Elmo and his rainbow-colored pals standing in solidarity with LGBT families.