The uproar over Target’s Pride Month marketing – and its response to critics – is just the latest example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides.
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Montana first to ban people dressed in drag from reading to children in schools, libraries
The bill initially sought to ban minors from attending drag performances, which were defined as shows that tended to ‘excite lustful thoughts.’
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Meet San Francisco’s D’Arcy Drollinger, the first drag laureate in the U.S.
In a city known for its support of LGBTQ+ rights, San Francisco Mayor London Breed says it was a natural step to create a position that not only embraces drag culture but puts government resources toward it.
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Windham teachers feel impact of heated book challenge controversy
Staff members are becoming reluctant to respond to harassment of LGBTQ+ students out of concern they will be targeted, and they have been on the receiving end of harassment themselves.
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North Dakota governor approves law to ignore transgender pronouns
Other new North Dakota laws prohibit transgender girls and women from joining female sports teams, from K-12 through college.
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At CPAC, Hungary’s Orban denounces LGBTQ+ rights, immigration
The CPAC Hungary conference was the latest embrace of Viktor Orban by the U.S. right-wing movement.
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Brunswick LGBTQ+ pride crosswalk returning after vandalism
Brunswick’s rainbow-colored pride crosswalk will be painted again after it was vandalized by motorcyclists last year.
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Judge blocks Missouri rule that would limit transgender care for adults, children
The unique rule would require adults and children to undergo more than a year of therapy and fulfill several other requirements before they could receive gender-affirming treatments such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery.
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Justice Department challenges Tennessee over ban on transgender care
Three Tennessee families filed suit against their state last week alleging a new law banning care for transgender minors is unconstitutional.
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Montana transgender lawmaker barred by Republicans from House floor
Montana Republican leaders have voted to bar a transgender state lawmaker who was silenced on the statehouse floor for comments against a bill to ban gender-affirming medical care for children.