Target Removes LGBTQ Products Due To Worker Threats
Conservative lawmakers in the US have targeted the rights of LGBTQ people. As a result, a decision has been made.
Target is taking out some LGBTQ merchandise from its stores. This is for stores all over the United States. They are doing this before Pride month. Target made this decision because some of their employees received violent threats.
On Tuesday, the company stated that they are taking out some items. They didn't say which items, though.
Conservative groups are angry about the bathing suits for transgender women at the store. Some people on social media say that the swimsuits are for children, which is not true. Abprallen items are also causing trouble. People say the themes are "Satanist" and are criticizing them.
Target said threats have impacted its team members' safety and well-being at work. Due to these circumstances, they will adjust their plans by removing certain items that have been associated with confrontational behavior.
Republican-led states are passing laws that limit the rights of transgender people and the LGBTQ community. This decision was made during this wave of legislation. The bills include healthcare options, representation in education and drag performances. Proponents of these bills use discriminatory language to say that gay and transgender people are targeting children.
The ACLU says that 500 anti-LGBTQ rights bills went to state legislatures in 2021. It happened since the beginning of the year in the whole country.
Laws are hurting transgender people. They can't use their preferred pronouns. They also can't get gender-affirming care. They can't talk openly about their identity. And they can't use toilets based on their gender identity.
160+ drag shows in the US were met with protests or "significant threats" by far-right groups, including the Proud Boys. GLAAD shared this information. Some of the threats involved weapons.
Target stores moved LGBTQ merchandise to less visible areas after worker harassment, according to Associated Press.
Anti-LGBTQ rights activists are happy about the store's decision. They once campaigned against Bud Light for using a transgender comedian on social media.
Matt Walsh, a writer who was involved in pressuring Target, said on Twitter that the aim is to make brands feel uncomfortable about promoting 'pride.' He wants brands to know that if they choose to promote it, there will be consequences. Bud Light and Target have already felt the effects.
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