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BIZARRE: 90 - What They Never Told You

The financial toll of right-wing backlash: At least $28B in market value

Fiercely contested cultural issues have always aroused political passions, and held sway over electoral politics.

Axios

How companies can build trust with the LGBTQ+ community — during Pride and beyond

Target, The North Face, Bud Light and others are facing backlash for pro-LGBTQ+ campaigns. Some have stood fast, others stumbled. Experts say consistency and intentionality are key to true support.

WEKU

Starbucks Pride decorations removed because of new policy, US workers say

The company claims there have been no corporate policy changes and stated its ‘unwavering support’ of the LGBTQ+ community

The Guardian - US

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10 Of The Best Doonas To Burrito Up In This Winter Or When You’re Scat On A Sunday

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Pedestrian.tv

Starbucks denies claims that it's banning Pride displays but union organizers are skeptical

Starbucks is denying union organizers’ claims that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores in the wake of Target and other brands experiencing a backlash

The Independent UK

Shopify’s head of equitable commerce: 'Unsustainable marketing moments hurt Black entrepreneurs. Here’s why

People say grit is the key to success. But it's money that keeps this party going–and Black founders have been left off the guest list.

Fortune

Badass Clone Wars character revealed for Star Wars Villainous board game expansion

Cad Bane and the Seventh Sister have been revealed for Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy.

GamesRadar

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‘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

US culture wars come to baseball as MLB celebrates Pride month

The league has made efforts to welcome LGBTQ+ people into ballparks but recent pushback has shown that large parts of the sport remain conservative

The Guardian - US

Multiple Target stores EVACUATED over bomb threats after sickening Pride Month abuse

The Oklahoma Police Department were notified of the threatening messages sent to Target stores which warned of three bombs being hidden at different locations

Daily Mirror

3 Unusually Active Puts Other Than Tesla to Sell From Friday’s Trading

Tesla puts were busy on Friday, as expected. However, some other stocks were exhibiting unusual options activity. Here are three worth considering.

Barchart

Taking Pride: the virtue signals of corporate America

Over the past few years, Pride Month has become a fixture of the US marketing calendar, said Danielle Wiener-Bronner on CNN – an opportunity for corporations to signal their progressive values.

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Daily Mirror

Anthony Bass defends anti-LGBTQ+ social media post as he responds to backlash

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass has defended an anti-LGBTQ+ post he shared on social media which described merchandise sales as 'evil' and 'demonic', insisting it was not hateful

Zenger

Miami Jews, Christians Protest Target’s Pride Merchandise For Children

Some 30 Jews and Christians gathered across the street from a Target store in Midtown Miami on June 1 to protest the retail corporation’s LGBTQIA+ Pride merchandise for children

T3 Awards 2023: Headline award winners announced

Winners of T3's Product Of The Year, Brand Of The Year, Tech Innovation Award and more revealed

Fortune

Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers

What insights did other CEOs gain from the prolonged Bud Light uproar? Apparently, not much.

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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

WEKU

2 more infants die using Boppy loungers after a product recall was issued in 2021

The loungers were sold in stores such as Amazon, Pottery Barn Kids, Target and Walmart from January 2004 to September 2021. A total of 10 deaths have been linked to the product.

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

Fortune

The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs

Anti-woke entrepreneurs seem to have forgotten the most basic requirement of capitalism: to make a profit.

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

Bangkok Post

'Woke' fried chicken? Fast food chain at center of US culture wars

WASHINGTON - The "Lord's chicken" no more: US fast food chain Chick-fil-A -- beloved among Americans for its sandwiches, nuggets and milkshakes -- found itself on the receiving end of right-wing ire this week, accused of succumbing to "woke" ideology.

Salon

Fox boosts "coordinated attack" on LGBTQ

"This is just one side of this extremist playbook," Human Rights Campaign advocate warns

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