Business

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  Barilla’s comeback from antigay abyss stirs the pot in Italy’s marriage battle

  Thursday, February 9, 2017

  Remember this guy? Four years ago, CEO Guido Barilla apologized for an antigay rant that sparked a boycott of his pasta brand.

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  ‘Buy L.L. Bean:’ Will Donald Trump’s endorsement impact your buying habits?

  Thursday, January 12, 2017

  L.L. Bean says it does not endorse political candidates and asked people to not boycott the retailer just because heiress Linda Bean supports Trump.

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  Why you should watch Microsoft’s Christmas message right now and ignore haters

  Wednesday, December 14, 2016

  The 7-year-old girl who last year who stood up to an antigay preacher is joined by Jazz Jennings and other brave souls in a holiday celebration of diversity.

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  Cadillac hits the brakes on casting call for ‘REAL Alt-Right’ neo-Nazis

  Monday, December 12, 2016

  "This is not meant to be offensive in anyway. Just a representation of all sides," according to the casting ad.

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  Bigots roaring mad at ‘disgusting gay lions’ Pride display in Hong Kong

  Tuesday, December 6, 2016

  Homophobes claim they're “causing annoyance to the feelings of many Hong Kong people as well as trampling on the existing family values”.

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  Walmart settles same-sex benefits discrimination lawsuit for $7.5 million

  Friday, December 2, 2016

  More than 1,000 people may be eligible for compensation as a result of the settlement, which has yet not been approved by a judge.

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  YouTube ad featuring gay dads pulled following protest by antigay Catholic group

  Wednesday, October 5, 2016

  Spain's leading department store removed the video from its YouTube channel after a religious group's campaign garnered 21,000 signatures.

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  Ikea ad features mixed race gay couple living the ‘real’ American Dream

  Tuesday, October 4, 2016

  "All homes are created equal," reads a banner in the ad by the mega-retailer which has shifted the focus of its ad campaign from stuff to people.

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  Trans teen athlete says McDonald’s fired him ‘because of the media’ attention

  Friday, September 23, 2016

  An LGBTQ group in Canada wants McDonalds to apologize to Kenny Cooley.

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  Christian business woman suing for right to discriminate against LGBTQ clients

  Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Lorie Smith is suing so her web design business can "celebrate and promote God’s design for marriage:" one woman, one man.

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