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Philly.com

How Philadelphia’s LGBTQ-owned companies thrive: Tips from local small business leaders

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Ashraf Khalil, the owner of iCreate Cafe in Pottstown, flies a rainbow flag outside the business as a clear message: “You’re…

Gene MarksJune 11, 2025

Philly.com

New DEI rules are creating confusion. Here’s what to do.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) In January President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173, titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which created a new set…

Gene MarksApril 23, 2025

Guardian

Having good manners in the office doesn’t need a policy

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Excuse my ignorance, but I thought etiquette guides had gone the same way as spats and suspenders. An anachronistic…

Gene MarksOctober 20, 2024

Guardian

Inflation is hitting LGBTQ+ Americans harder — smart employers can help

(This article originally appeared in The Guardian) It’s no secret that workers’ income is not keeping up with inflation. Analysis from the Brookings Institution thinktank…

Gene MarksJune 19, 2022

Washington Times

Should a private business be forced to serve an LGBTQ customer?

(This article originally appeared in the Washington Times) Let’s say you’re a website designer, and you’re committed to your faith. That faith is clear that…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2022

Guardian

Some small businesses can’t get past their own prejudice. Let them fold

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) A guy in Georgia was fired from his job because he started playing in a gay softball league.…

Gene MarksJuly 3, 2020

Guardian

Small business owners: be smart with marketing, and don’t mess with LGBTQ

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) How many times do I have to tell you? It’s 2019! That means if you’re running a small…

Gene MarksMay 1, 2019