Many big corporation have reduced or eliminated Pride Month promotions

(NewsNation) — Don’t blame, or credit, conservatives for some major corporations dialing down their Pride Month promotions. Blame economic reality and some firms going a bit overboard in the past, according to one CEO. “I think Pride may have finally jumped the shark — at least the corporate version,” said Jennifer Sey, former brand president of … Read more

Adele Calls Out Homophobic Heckler Who Shouted ‘Pride Sucks’

Adele had some harsh words for a fan who shouted “Pride sucks” during the star’s residency in Las Vegas on Saturday night. A video of the incident shared by Sky News on social media Sunday showed the “Hello” singer getting heated while calling out the concertgoer straight from the stage. Not hiding her anger, Adele … Read more

CSIS warns some LGBTQ2 events, venues may face threats from ‘lone actors’ – National

Canada’s national intelligence agency is warning that “inspired lone actors” could target crowded or unsecured Pride events and LGBTQ2 venues this year, inspired by growing anti-LGBTQ2 rhetoric and incitements online. The warning comes after the U.S. government issued a worldwide travel advisory last week about threats of potential “foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence” against the LGBTQ2 … Read more

U.S. issues global alert for risk of violence against LGBTQ2 people, events – National

The U.S. State Department on Friday issued a worldwide security alert for travellers abroad, saying it is aware of an increased risk of “foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence” against LGBTQ2 people and events. The alert comes two weeks before the start of Pride Month in Canada, the United States and around the world. “Due to the … Read more