Target Removes Pride Items After Conservative Firestorm—Sparking Criticism From LGBTQ Groups
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The corporation is the latest target of criticism from right-wing customers after the Bud Light boycott in April.
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Target may have 'lost control of narrative' after Pride backlash: consumer research expert
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Target On The Defensive After Removing Some Products Aimed, 42% OFF
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Former Target exec reveals the 'one item' that sparked consumer firestorm
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The Conservative Boycott Against Target's Pride Month Collection
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Hampton Roads, Virginia LGBTQ+ leaders denounce Target response following Pride collection outcry – The Virginian-Pilot
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LGBTQ+ brand creator 'relieved' after Target pulls his items off shelves due to online backlash
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Target pulls some Pride collection items after threats to employees
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723 Pride History Special Issue 6-22-23 by Outword Magazine - Issuu
US: Bomb Threats Against Target Stores Ruled Hoax
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Target removes Pride Month products after backlash against LGBTQ support : NPR
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Target removes some LGBTQ+ Pride merchandise over threats to employees - CBS News