Source: BBC News [UK state media]
“US retailer Target is removing some items from its LGBTQ Pride Collection after threats and confrontations in certain stores. The company said on Tuesday the move would protect employees after what it described as ‘volatile circumstances’ in some of its 2,000 shops. In some states, Target said it had moved Pride month merchandise to the back of the store. The 2,000-item range includes rainbow motifs and ‘love is love’ t-shirts. Other items include ‘gender fluid’ mugs and children’s books titled ‘Bye Bye, Binary,’ ‘Pride 1,2,3’ and ‘I’m not a girl.’ ‘Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,’ Target said in a statement.” [editor’s note: Once you have paid him the Danegeld,you never get rid of the Dane. I’m sure I’ve heard that somewhere – TLK] (05/24/23)