LGBTQ

Discount retailer Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) has decided not to sell LGBTQ-themed products in certain stores during Pride Month in June, following a previous backlash that impacted its revenue. What Happened: Target will offer its full range of LGBTQ+ merchandise online but is evaluating store-level...

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) released its inaugural State of LGBTQ Inclusion in Video Games report, based on a Nielsen survey indicating that 17% of active gamers identify as LGBTQ. "This report was created to educate the game industry on the current state of LGBTQ...

In a recent campaign video, Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State, has sparked controversy by burning LGBTQ-inclusive books. She has pledged to continue such actions if elected. What Happened: Gomez used a flamethrower to burn the books, posting the video on...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law prohibiting gender changes in the country, a move that further marginalizes Russia’s LGBTQ+ community. What Happened: The new legislation bans any medical interventions aimed at changing a person’s sex and...

As a young Arnold Schwarzenegger was pursuing his dream of becoming a renowned bodybuilder, his bedroom was filled with images of boxing and wrestling champions, which concerned his mother. What Happened: During a recent event, the former California governor opened up about his mother’s...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is intensifying his campaign spending ahead of the 2024 election, positioning himself as one of the frontrunners. However, a recent ad that humorously targeted former President Donald Trump has faced backlash and drawn the ire of a popular...

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg tried to choose his words "carefully" when asked to comment on Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis’ recent attempt at attacking former President Donald Trump. Nevertheless, he ended up taking the Florida Governor to task anyway....

Top beer brand Bud Light has faced a challenging 2023 with public boycotts and backlash over a link to transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. What Happened: Sales of Bud Light have dropped after boycotts calling the company a "woke brand.". Celebrities and musicians were among those...

Tempo Crackers, an LGBTQ-owned cannabis-infused snack company, launched their limited edition Tempo Pride Pack to celebrate and support Pride Month. The Pride Pack allows customers to assemble their own rainbow, offering a choice of any six Tempo Crackers flavors. The Pride Pack is now available...

Amidst allegations from union organizers that it is banning Pride displays in its U.S. stores, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has denied any such claims. The accusations come in the wake of other brands like Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) experiencing backlash over similar issues, Fortune reports. Union...

Housing Works Cannabis Co, the first legal adult-use cannabis dispensary in New York, is hosting a monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and history. The company has organized various activities such as fundraising drives, exclusive product partnerships, launches of queer-owned brands, three...

Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) Gay Days kicked off PRIDE month, defying Florida governor Ron DeSantis who has been in a year-long feud with the entertainment giant for it’s stance against the state’s Parental Rights in Education Act — the “Don’t Say Gay...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is set to celebrate Pride month in 2023 with a special Apple Watch rainbow edition design, code discovered by developers suggests.  What Happened: Two code enthusiasts have shared an image of the upcoming Apple Watch Pride edition face and band design, which according to...

Uganda, on Tuesday, passed sweeping anti-gay laws that criminalize identifying as LGBTQ in the country. What Happened: Uganda's opposition lawmaker Asuman Basalirwa introduced the Anti Homosexuality Bill 2023 to the Parliament, according to CNN. He said that the bill aims to “protect our...

In a rare sit-down interview, President Joe Biden shared his thoughts on LGBTQ rights and where he stands on issues. Here’s the latest. What Happened: While Biden has not confirmed his intention to run in the 2024 presidential election, many expect the current president to...