Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to
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After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
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Why is Target Pulling Some of its Pride Merch? Here's Everything
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Trans designer behind Target's Pride collection…
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When Target pulled back on Pride merch, these small queer-owned
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Pride Month: Anti-LGBTQ+ group protests outside Target in Miami's
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LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after
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After backlash and threats, Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise
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Target pulls Pride merchandise after intense backlash
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