Harmful Response Affects Target due to Pride Merch

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 …

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Target Receives Warning Letter from Republican Attorneys General Regarding Pride Merchandise

Seven state attorneys general from the United States have sent a warning letter to Target, expressing concerns that the company’s Pride month campaigns may be in violation of child protection laws in their respective states. The attorneys general, all of whom are Republicans, hail from Indiana, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and South Carolina. They …

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Advocates Highlight How U.S. Events Fuel Canada’s Growing Anti-LGBTQ Movement

Wilbur Turner, a queer man from Alberta, has faced significant hate since coming out 27 years ago. The Christian right and the former Progressive Conservative government in his province opposed same-sex marriage, leading to a rise in attacks against the LGBTQ community. These attacks have shifted from private to public spaces like schools and libraries. …

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Same-Sex Marriage Legalized in Estonia, Marking Historic Change in Former Soviet Nation

Estonia has made history by becoming the first central European nation and the first ex-Soviet country to legalize same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, amendments to its Family Law Act were approved, allowing marriages between any two people, regardless of their sex, starting from January 1, 2024. The amendments also have significant implications for same-sex couples who …

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Starbucks denies allegations of banning Pride Month decorations, despite claims by some employees

Starbucks is facing allegations from some of its employees in the US who claim that the company has banned LGBTQ Pride decorations, despite ongoing efforts to prevent unionization. However, Starbucks denies these claims and asserts that its policy regarding Pride Month remains unchanged. The labor group Starbucks Workers United, which is leading the unionization efforts, …

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Alleged ISIS supporters planned attack on Vienna’s Pride parade – National

Austria’s authorities announced on Sunday that they successfully thwarted a potential attack on Vienna’s Pride parade by three individuals who were believed to have sympathized with the extremist Islamic State group. According to the head of Austria’s domestic intelligence service, the suspects, aged 14, 17, and 20, were apprehended before the parade began, ensuring the …

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Children Who Transition Early in Life: Rejecting the Label ‘Girl’ – National

As Pride month celebrations gain momentum nationwide, LGBTQ2 advocates are emphasizing the importance of gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In light of the growing threats and protests against the community, a Toronto mother hopes that her personal story of raising a transgender child can foster greater understanding and acceptance among Canadians. Due to safety concerns, …

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