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The Balance Sheet: May 21, 2023
Exciting news: I just hired my first Queerency summer intern! Her name
Erica at ADP is Here to Help Fellow LGBTQ Folks Succeed in Business
ADP has a new program to support LGBTQ-owned small businesses and to provide them with Fortune 500-level payroll, HR, tax services, and more on a budget.
Before Bud Light, Gays Boycotted Coors Beer
In the late 1970s and 1980s, Harvey Milk and other LGBTQ activists partnered with the Teamsters and other labor unions to enact one of the most successful boycotts in history.
Please Help Me Win $10K to Grow Queerency! (The Balance Sheet: May 14, 2023)
I'm a finalist for a really big media and journalism startup competition where I could win $10K to grow Queerency! My goal for Queerency has always been to cover the LGBTQ economy with dignity and depth, but I need your help to continue bringing that vision to fruition.
Insurance Company Refuses to Cover Houston Lesbian Bar Due to Texas Anti-Drag Legislation
A lesbian bar owner is speaking out on the business impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation in Texas. In an Instagram post, Julie Mabry, owner of Houston's Pearl Bar, recounted a recent experience where an insurance underwriter declined to insure her establishment because they host drag shows.
Some Gay Bars Are Now Boycotting Bud Light (The Balance Sheet: May 7, 2023)
Hey there! As we head into Pride Month, I need your help:
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Signs Laws Protecting Abortion and Expanding Trans Healthcare
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed laws on Wednesday aimed at protecting abortion rights and expanding Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming treatment.
Equal Health Provides Comprehensive Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community
We speak to Dr. Avi Varma, MD, the founder and CEO of Equal Health, a new digital health company that provides comprehensive healthcare services to the LGBTQIA+ community.
5 Lesbian-Owned Brands You Should Know (The Balance Sheet: April 30, 2023)
Let's wrap up Lesbian Visibility Week with 5 features on innovative lesbian
The Top 3 Characteristics of a Successful Podcast, According to a Podcasting Pro
Ginni Saraswati, founder and CEO of podcast production company Ginni Media, shares why Intentionality, Cadence, and Thoughtfulness of Content are the three most important characteristics of a successful podcast.
1-on-1 with Glenise Kinard-Moore, the Creator of The VDOM
Glenise Kinard-Moore is the CEO and the Creator of The VDOM™, the first app-connected genital device that can go from flaccid to erect at the push of a button on your smartphone or smart watch.