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IBM cancels ribbon-cutting because of Bobby Jindal’s anti-gay executive order
IBM has cancelled Monday’s ribbon-cutting for its new National Service Center in Baton Rouge because of Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal’s executive order protecting those who object to same-sex marriage.
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Google marks LGBT pride month with stunning ad about gender transition
Google — one of the world’s most powerfully visible corporate LGBT advocates — is out with a new spot for Pride Month that tells the deeply poignant story of a transgender man and the small business that helped him during his transition.
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WATCH: Target celebrates Pride with video, LGBT manifesto
“To Target, pride doesn’t just start and end in June, it is a year-round commitment. And this year, we’re going all out…”
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Franklin Graham urges boycott of LGBT-friendly businesses for promoting ‘moral decay, Godless lifestyle’
Rev. Franklin Graham is calling for a boycott of gay-friendly businesses, beginning by pulling his ministry’s accounts from Wells Fargo after the bank ran an ad featuring a same-sex couple.
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The business of planning same-sex weddings
For Bernadette Smith, the business of planning weddings isn’t just about helping the happy couple deal with the stressful process of selecting a venue or cake.
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Some Arkansas cities push back against anti-gay laws by expanding LGBT protections
After the state faced widespread backlash over measures critics cast as anti-gay, several Arkansas cities worried about the economic fallout are challenging the new laws by expanding their anti-discrimination protections.
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IBM tells North Carolina governor it opposes ‘religious freedom’ bill
IBM’s top North Carolina executive has told state lawmakers and Gov. Pat McCrory that the corporation strongly opposes proposed legislation supporters say protects religious convictions and opponents worry allows discrimination against LGBT people.
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Christian auto shop owner in Michigan vows to deny service to gay customers
The owner of a Michigan auto repair shop says he won’t hesitate “to refuse service to an openly gay person or persons” because the voices of those who have Christian, conservative values are often overshadowed by those who do not.
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Poll: Majority of Americans side with LGBT rights over ‘religious freedom’
A new national poll finds that a majority of Americans believe businesses should not be allowed to refuse services based on their religious beliefs, suggesting a split over the issue between voters and some of the politicians who represent them.
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Aetna aims for LGBT community with targeted marketing test
Aetna is urging LGBT customers to “be proud” – and consider buying its coverage – as part of a new, narrow focus to selling health insurance in a business where the individual’s buying decision matters more than it used to.