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Macy’s Has No Pride

Consumerist reports that Macy’s in Boston, under pressure from a conservative group, has removed two male mannequins, one wearing a rainbow flag. The display was meant to support Boston Pride, a nine-day gay pride event.
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In related news, Coors Brewing Co. has no such qualms.

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  1. t says

    why do companies continue to make these displays of support for the gay community, only to crumble like a house of cards at the first sign of oppostion. are they so stupid as to not anticipate any backlash?