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 …
NHL teams have made the decision not to wear special jerseys for pre-game warmups during themed nights in the upcoming season. This comes after a few players refused to wear rainbow-colored Pride jerseys this past season, causing distractions. The league’s board of governors agreed with Commissioner Gary Bettman’s view that these refusals overshadowed the teams’ …
Participating in any of Canada’s Pride parades this month will likely lead to receiving an abundance of free branded items. From phone chargers with the logos of major financial institutions to rainbow-colored sunglasses with business symbols, brands are making their presence known at Pride events. This rise in brands capitalizing on LGBTQ2+ spaces and celebrations …
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 …
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, …
Jessica Bengston, the regional executive chef at Terrain Cafe in Westport, Connecticut, reflects on her experiences as an LGBTQ chef in the hospitality industry. Born in Danbury, Connecticut, Bengston grew up in Westerly, Rhode Island, and began working in restaurants during her teenage years. In this edition of Voices in Food, Bengston discusses the rise …
The promise of restoring decency and normalcy to the White House seems to have fallen flat. The actions of President Biden and his administration have raised eyebrows and left many questioning their seriousness. The presence of Rose Montoya, a transgender TikTok influencer, shaking hands with the president on the South Lawn before flashing fake breasts, …