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Bud Light loses its spot as US' top beer

But is Anheuser-Busch still winning in the end?

Salon

Bud Light, top US seller since 2001, loses sales crown to Modelo as beer backlash continues

After more than two decades as America’s best-selling beer, Bud Light has slipped into second place

The Independent UK

Bud Light is not the bestselling beer in America for the first time in 2 decades

ST. LOUIS — After a 22-year reign as the bestselling beer in America, Bud Light slipped to No. 2 in the month of May.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Bud Light loses out on featuring transgender influencer Mulvaney

The media promotion by the beer maker led to a backlash of transphobic comments and a boycott by some drinkers.

Al Jazeera

Bud Light is no longer America’s top selling beer after Dylan Mulvaney boycott

The beer brand was knocked from the top spot it has held for over two decades.

Axios

Bud Light dethroned as U.S. favorite beer despite Garth Brooks support

The Nashville bar owner pledged to serve Bud Light as sales of the AB InBev lager continued to crater amid a boycott by conservative consumers.

Fortune

Garth Brooks commended for not bowing to anti-LGBT trolls and refusing to boycott Bud Light

‘Everybody’s got their opinions but inclusiveness is always going to be me,’ country superstar says

The Independent UK

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Why is Bud Light being boycotted? Timeline of events

The Anheuser-Busch brand swas heavily criticised after launching a collaboration with a transgender influencer

Evening Standard

Mark Cuban pushes back on Bud Light controversy

The Dallas Mavericks owner says consumers want to do business with companies that care about their customers.

Fortune

‘They’re caving to bullies’: queer influencers in the US say brands have gone quiet

This Pride month, influencers say they have seen fewer companies seeking partnerships amid boycotts and an assault on LGBTQ+ rights

The Guardian - US

LGBTQ+ creatives rely on Pride Month income. This year, they're feeling the pinch

Brands are rethinking how they nod to Pride after recent boycotts against companies that signal LGBTQ+ support. Influencers who work with brands for Pride now say they're seeing fewer opportunities.

WEKU

As the US becomes more divided, companies find they can’t appeal to everyone

Younger people believe companies have social responsibilities, while conservatives say they should stay out of politics – and the fight won’t end soon

The Guardian - US

From Lupita Nyong’o and Jessica Chastain: 6 of our favourite looks at the 2023 Tony Awards

From Lupita Nyong’o to J Harrison Ghee, these are the stars who put their best foot forward

The Independent UK

Jodie Comer, Ariana DeBose and Kandi Burruss lead stars on Tony Awards 2023 red carpet

A host of celebrities are in attendance at the Tony Awards 2023 this evening, with the awards ceremony being hosted by former nominee Ariana DeBose at the United Palace in New York City

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The Guardian - US

Parades but no public posts: which brands are supporting Pride in the wake of backlash?

As Target, Bud Light, Starbucks and others face threats and boycotts, here’s what other top US brands have planned

Salon

No one buys the "protect the kids" lie

The Tennessee drag decision shows even a Trump judge can see through the "protect the kids" lie

The Independent UK

Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support

Dozens of big companies from Delta and Coca-Cola to Walmart are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise

The Independent UK

Trans activist slams Trump for using footage of them in campaign ad: ‘They want to eradicate us’

James Rose says former president used the footage against their will

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Axios

Companies ignore Target and Bud Light backlash and carry on with 2023 Pride celebrations

Corporate America's commitment to LGBTQ+ causes, messages and products has made companies the target of cultural warriors on both ends of the spectrum.

Fortune

America’s national beer could soon be Mexican as Memorial Day weekend sales drop plunges Bud Light further into crisis

As beer drinkers walk by fully stacked shelves of Bud Light, more and more Americans are reaching for Modelo Especial following controversy over a transgender influencer.

Fortune

How anti-LGBTQ boycotts could affect how companies celebrate Pride Month

Target pulled LGBTQ merchandise from its shelves in response to customer protests that turned aggressive.

The Independent UK

LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlash

Activists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new ways to mobilize against threats to their long fight for equality

Evening Standard

Trans artist gets death threats as Target pulls LGBTQ+ collection

London designer Eric Carnell was branded an ‘outspoken satanist’ by Fox News

The Independent UK

Nikki Haley’s anti-trans attack on Dylan Mulvaney flops at New Hampshire GOP event

Transgender influencer became target of right-wing attacks after she partnered with Budweiser

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Martha Stewart’s swimsuit cover is a stunt. It's not diversity

Here we are again: A company not particularly known for being diverse has used inclusion as a way to “break the internet.”

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