Investigators have reported that a store owner in California was fatally shot on Friday after a man made derogatory comments about the rainbow Pride flags displayed outside her store. The victim, Laura “Lauri” Ann Carleton, 66, was shot outside her clothing store, Mag Pi, in Cedar Glen. The incident took place about 60 miles …
Target experienced a decline in quarterly sales for the first time in six years, with part of the blame falling on the “strong reaction” to its Pride month offerings. According to CNN, sales at Target stores that have been open for at least a year dropped by 5.4% last quarter, while foot traffic decreased by …
An innovative entrepreneur has just unveiled a new canned cocktail named “Gay Water,” targeting LGBTQ drinkers and seizing the opportunity created by Bud Light’s recent missteps. Bud Light faced a significant consumer backlash and subsequent negative consequences when it made progressive moves, leading to calls for boycotts and the downfall of its short-lived spokesperson, Dylan …
A controversial photograph of Premier Danielle Smith posing alongside a man wearing a “Straight Pride” t-shirt at the Calgary Stampede has sparked a heated debate. In response, Premier Smith’s office issued a statement clarifying that she did not read the man’s shirt and does not support its message. Furthermore, the statement emphasized her unwavering support …
Around 3,500 Starbucks employees who are part of a union have initiated a strike in protest of what they claim is Starbucks’ decision to remove Pride decorations from its stores. This rolling nationwide strike is taking place at 150 locations across the country. Starbucks has refuted these allegations made by Starbucks Workers United, stating that …
In the upcoming week, workers at 150 Starbucks locations have announced plans to strike due to a dispute over decor that supports LGBTQ+ causes. Despite the company’s denial of banning such displays, Starbucks Workers United accuses them of spreading misinformation during labor talks. According to the AP, the union tweeted on Friday that approximately …
Understanding the needs and preferences of your customers is crucial for the success of your business. Recent reports suggest that many Starbucks outlets are toning down their Pride Month celebrations, despite the company’s denial of any official policy. Ignoring your customers can have significant financial consequences, as evidenced by the poor performance of Disney’s film …
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ recognition of a Community Hero Award to a group that has faced criticism for their portrayal of Catholicism sparked protests and prayer before Friday night’s game. Demonstrators holding signs that read “Stop anti-Catholic hate” and “God will not be mocked” gathered prior to the team’s Pride Night celebration, as reported by …
Pride events in the US have become increasingly politicized and offensive, with ties to far-left politics inspired by “critical queer theory”. The media has been promoting sensationalized stories about “anti-gay” legislation, but in reality, these laws focus on protecting children from sexualization and medical experimentation, not discriminating against the LGBTQ+ community. LGBT individuals are growing …