economy

Busting the Gay Affluence Myth: Study Reveals LGBT Americans Are Poorer Than Straights

News
September 11, 2018 by Dan Avery

Gay/bi women, in particular, were more likely to be unemployed and to receive public assistance.

A Country Can’t Be Considered LGBTQ-Friendly Unless It Has These 3 Things, Economists Say

A new study on the effect of the so-called LGBT economy finds that a country’s LGBT rights are linked to three other important social preconditions.

This Bitcoin Sex Toy Vibrates More or Less Depending on the Cryptocurrency’s Value

Sex Tech
January 1, 2018 by Daniel Villarreal

There’s a Bitcoin sex toy whose vibrations increase or decrease depending on the cryptocurrency’s market value, so … let’s all invest

Ka-Ching! Gay Men Earn 10% More Money Than Their Straight Counterparts

Business
December 4, 2017 by Matt Keeley

According to a new study, gay men earn more than straight men by 10%; but the reasons why are more complex than just ‘It Gets Better’

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$119 Billion: The True Cost Of Homophobia

Business World
August 10, 2016 by Matt Keeley

Ever wondered how much companies lose due to homophobia? It’s much more than you’d think.

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INTERVIEW: The Fight To End Modern Slavery Worldwide

Business Politics World
May 25, 2016 by Matt Keeley

While many Americans think slavery ended with the Civil War, unfortunately that’s not true. Luckily, there’s Free The Slaves, an organization dedicating to righting that incredible wrong.

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Nathan For You Is The Latest And Best Anti-Corporate Comedy

Business TV
November 14, 2015 by Matt Keeley

Nathan For You isn’t just a goof on reality television — it’s a goof on corporate business practices, and one of the most subversive shows on television.

China’s Stock Market Plummet (Explained With Adorable Panda Videos!)

Business News
July 8, 2015 by R. S. Benedict

China’s stock market is in free fall right now, and has in fact been falling for about a month. Obviously, this is an important story: China is one of the USA’s biggest trading partners and the second largest economy in the world. However, American news outlets haven’t been covering it […]

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Democracy Vs. Austerity, Or, What’s The Deal With Greece?

Business News Politics World
July 2, 2015 by Ben Allen

This Sunday, Greece votes whether or not to accept the austerity deal. This might not be as easy a story as #LoveWins, but it’s still really important.