'Over 500 corporations support Equality Act, but it may not even matter' & other Wed midday news briefs

Over 500 corporations back effort to support Equality Act. Does it matter? - It probably doesn't because as the article notes, many of these companies are supporting legislators standing in the way of it being passed. Some people want to blame Biden for this, but we can't.

St. Vincent Catholic Charities wins settlement that allows charity to deny adoption to LGBTQ couples​ - Half of the story. It was an overall victory for our side but little crinkles for the religious right. Such as this. 

This gay NASCAR driver just raced at Daytona for the first time since coming out - How did he do?

'Batgirl' casts Ivory Aquino as first trans character in a DC Comics feature film - Good for them!