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200 LGBTQ groups demand Target restock Pride merch, release statement now: 'No such thing as neutrality'
FOX NEWS ^ | June 6, 2023 | Kristine Parks

Posted on 06/06/2023 4:33:34 PM PDT by Morgana

More than 200 LGBTQ groups angered by Target's decision to pull Pride merchandise from shelves are demanding the company "denounce extremists" and restock all the Pride merchandise in stores and online.

The Human Rights Campaign, along with GLAAD, GLSEN and other groups, released a statement asking Target and other businesses like Anheuser-Busch to "reject and speak out against anti-LGBTQ+ extremism going into Pride Month." More than 200 other progressive and LGBTQ organizations signed on to the statement, which argued that showing support for their community was good for business.

The organizations laid out a three-part demand that calls on Target to restock all the Pride merchandise both in stores and online, ensure the safety of Target employees and release a statement "reaffirming their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community" within 24 hours.

"When it comes to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, there is no such thing as neutrality," the LGTBQ coalition said.

The coalition suggested they would continue to support Target and other businesses who rejected criticism from consumers.

"Target, and all businesses, can leverage the support of LGBTQ+ organizations to navigate this hate, so that together, we can let extremists know unequivocally that, just as with every other failed anti-LGBTQ+ campaign of the past, fear will not win," the statement reads.

Target displays LGBTQ-themed apparel annually leading into June. However, the retail giant came under increased scrutiny after consumers noticed stores selling "tuck-friendly" women's bathing suits for transgender people and Pride apparel for children and infants.

The company responded to widespread backlash over the Pride merchandise by moving some Pride products to less prominent sections of the store and removing other merchandise altogether. Target said it moved the products to ensure employees' safety.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: pride; target; transagenda
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1 posted on 06/06/2023 4:33:34 PM PDT by Morgana
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To: Morgana

The tipping point approaches. Give to them what they give to us. X100.

Period.


2 posted on 06/06/2023 4:37:21 PM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Morgana

3 posted on 06/06/2023 4:37:38 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)
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To: Morgana

Nobody can hate on you like a homosexual. Insane haters, they are.


4 posted on 06/06/2023 4:38:45 PM PDT by FlyingEagle
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To: Morgana

Target sponsored this event: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4158890/posts


5 posted on 06/06/2023 4:39:19 PM PDT by Republican Wildcat
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To: BenLurkin

You know watching Officer Rex shoot that woman...

We should buy him another beer, just not Bud Light.


6 posted on 06/06/2023 4:40:25 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: BenLurkin

Wheres the manifesto?


7 posted on 06/06/2023 4:41:05 PM PDT by al baby (Sarcasm )
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To: BenLurkin

Tell ‘em to shove it where no sun shines. I (for one) am tired to death of all the trans crap, death of womens’ sports; and the inordinate amount of attention that this microscopic sliver of the population demands. There is something insidious at the center of this...a very determined group with a motive. Find ‘em!


8 posted on 06/06/2023 4:42:23 PM PDT by szweig (HYHEY Have You Had Enough Yet??!?)
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To: Morgana

I’m of the opinion that Target will try to straddle the fence yet still manage to clearly demonstrate its lack of respect for its customer base of non alphabet (normal) people.

I also believe that Target is still willing to completely destroy its stock value to be woke. And unless its stock value is wrecked, our efforts will be for nothing.


9 posted on 06/06/2023 4:42:57 PM PDT by ChildOfThe60s ( If you can remember the 60s.....you weren't really there..)
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To: al baby

“Wheres the manifesto?”

It was reprinted inside a carton of Bud Light, which no one is buying right now.


10 posted on 06/06/2023 4:43:16 PM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor. )
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To: Morgana
""200 LGBTQ groups""!!!

What do you want to bet that 99% of these 'groups' are funded by you and I, the American taxpayer.

Spending other people's money to divide and destroy America.

11 posted on 06/06/2023 4:44:20 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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To: Morgana

Target finds out LGBTQ groups are worst than having No Customers ,LOL


12 posted on 06/06/2023 4:50:18 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: Morgana

Someone tell these trans freaks to go STFU..so sick of them, they are miserable scum bags who want to force their disgusting behavior on everyone else


13 posted on 06/06/2023 4:50:46 PM PDT by Sarah Barracuda
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To: Morgana

For a bunch whose mantra was “love is love”, they’re a pretty nasty brood of bullies.

Why the hell do businesses have to weigh in on this issue at all? Who do these tyrants think they are? If I’m in the business of selling widgets, what do I care what my customers do in their homes (if they’d only leave it there). If you want my widget, buy it. If you don’t want it, have a nice day.


14 posted on 06/06/2023 4:51:14 PM PDT by JudyinCanada ( During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: Morgana

I guess if they go out of business and have a 90% off sale, I could enter the store. Otherwise, I’ll continue to shop at Walmart and Home Depot and Kroger and thrift stores. And online for bargains.


15 posted on 06/06/2023 4:52:40 PM PDT by Trumpet 1 (US Constitution is my guide.)
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To: Morgana

Reminds me of the “Seinfeld” episode in which Kramer is in the AIDS walk, but doesn’t want to wear the AIDS ribbon, and gets beat up by some other participants. I am surprised that one gets played anymore.


16 posted on 06/06/2023 4:53:47 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog. )
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You mess with shit you get shit on you. bwah haha haha haha

It's your move now Target. What will you do ? lol
17 posted on 06/06/2023 4:59:42 PM PDT by ssfromla (All of this is to see how far they can push us and I have to tell)
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To: Morgana

“there is no such thing as neutrality,” the LGTBQ coalition said.”

Just like there’s no such thing as a third gender?


18 posted on 06/06/2023 5:02:26 PM PDT by EandH Dad (sleeping giants wake up REALLY grumpy)
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To: Morgana

Tim Gill. He is likely behind all this.


19 posted on 06/06/2023 5:02:34 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: Trumpet 1

Indeed.


20 posted on 06/06/2023 5:04:05 PM PDT by No name given (Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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