The Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, established over two decades ago to promote LGBTQ+ rights by grading corporate workplace policies, has seen significant participation growth, with 545 companies scoring perfectly in 2023 compared to just 13 in 2002. However, a backlash from conservative activists has emerged, leading companies like Ford, Harley-Davidson, and Lowe's to withdraw from the index amid a broader opposition to diversity initiatives. This backlash has been emboldened by a Supreme Court ruling that deemed race-based affirmative action unconstitutional, prompting similar challenges to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Critics argue that this rollback undermines years of progress and perpetuates discrimination against marginalized groups. Dan Lennington from the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty argues against group-based identification and policies that favor one group over another. The situation reflects a contentious political landscape regarding LGBTQ+ rights and workplace equality.