Greg Jeu

Houston

Publisher and Editor-in-Chief at OutSmart Magazine

Publisher of OutSmart Magazine in Houston.

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Which US companies are pulling back on diversity initiatives?

2 months ago | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

A number of prominent companies have scaled back or set aside the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that much of corporate America endorsed following the protests that accompanied the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd, a Black man, in 2020. Emboldened by a U.S. Supreme Court decision that outlawed affirmative action in college admissions, conservative activists have used the courts and social media to target workplace programs.
Trump’s executive order dismantles DEI guidance, sparking backlash

2 months ago | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

By Alia Wong and Annie Ma, AP Education WriterFederal agencies have begun removing resources for underrepresented Americans from their webpages following President Donald Trump’s executive order cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Agencies also have been cancelling staff trainings and shuttering diversity offices to comply with the order from Trump, who has called for all DEI staff to be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde explains why she made a direct plea to President Trump in viral speech

Jan 22, 2025 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde speaks with CNN’s Erin Burnett after making a direct plea to President Trump during a sermon at the National Cathedral’s interfaith Service of Prayer for the Nation. After her appearance on CNN, Trump took to Truth Social and demanded a public apology. “The so-called Bishop who spoke at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday morning was a Radical Left hard line Trump hater,” Trump wrote. “She brought her church into the World of politics in a very ungracious way.
Analysis: John Roberts leads the charge to uphold bans on trans care

Dec 5, 2024 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Originally Published: 05 DEC 24 04:00 ET(CNN) — As Chief Justice John Roberts set the tone for what appears to be a Supreme Court majority to uphold state bans on gender-affirming care, his remarks Wednesday recalled his attitude nearly 10 years ago when the court declared a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. “Just who do we think we are?” Roberts said in the memorable 2015 dissent, when he similarly argued against judges intervening to protect individual rights.
Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck’s Campaign Against Corporate DEI Programs

Aug 28, 2024 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

New York (CNN) — Robby Starbuck, a former Hollywood music video director turned conservative activist, has caught fire campaigning online against some major American brands’ diversity, equity and inclusion programs (DEI), support for gay Pride marches and LGBTQ events, strategies to slow climate change and other social policies.
A Note from the Publisher: Cyberattack Targets OutSmart

May 24, 2024 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Over the past 48 hours, our website has been subjected to a cyberattack by malicious computer bots designed to disrupt and crash it. Although it is nearly impossible to identify the perpetrators, we believe their aim was to suppress our latest stories advocating for LGBTQ rights, including election coverage and features that expose those who oppose equality for our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional web security team for their swift action in restoring our website.
A Note from the Publisher

May 24, 2024 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Over the past 48 hours, our website has been subjected to a cyberattack by malicious computer bots designed to disrupt and crash it. Although it is nearly impossible to identify the perpetrators, we believe the aim was to suppress our latest stories that advocate for LGBTQ rights, including election coverage and features that expose those opposed to equality for our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our exceptional web security team for their swift action in restoring our website.
Protecting Your Peace: Strategies for Resilience from Legislative Attacks

Mar 4, 2024 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Nationally, LGBTQ+ people continue to experience greater visibility and overall acceptance. According to a recent Gallup poll, over 7% of the US population identifies as LGBTQ, with roughly one in five members of Gen Z (born 1997–2003) identifying as such. While roughly two-thirds of Americans believe same-sex relations are morally acceptable, a decrease from its height of 71% in 2022, this still represents an overall increase over the past several years.
It’s Not Over - OutSmart Magazine

Nov 10, 2023 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

In today’s fast-paced world of “breaking news” updates that scream for our attention and ping us on our TVs, phones, and watches 24/7, it can be difficult to hold space for an epidemic that has fallen out of the headlines. But HIV continues to spread around the world, and 39 million people are living with HIV, including almost 30,000 in Houston alone. The Southern U.S. states disproportionately are affected by new and increasing cases of HIV and AIDS year after year.
A Top LGBTQ+ Advocacy Org is Quitting X Over Safety Concerns

Nov 10, 2023 | outsmartmagazine.com | Greg Jeu

Originally Published: 09 NOV 23 12:04 ET New York (CNN) — The Trevor Project, a suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ+ youth, is quitting social media site X, saying Thursday it is concerned about “increasing hate & vitriol on the platform targeting the LGBTQ community — the group we exist to serve.” “If you’d like to keep up with our work supporting LGBTQ young people, we invite you to follow us on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook,” or on TrevorSpace.org, the group said in a...