Mastodawn

Unfriendly #Pride reminder that rainbow capitalism is better than openly bigoted capitalism.

We *want* them to value our money more than our enemies' money. We want them to be ashamed of their right-wing executives, and to support their queer employees' Pride initiatives.

It helps literally keep us alive. Now more than ever, with diversity and inclusion programs getting shut down all over the place.

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i.grok

@WizardOfDocs per CNN, signs are that Target, et al are pulling back on #Pride just like they have on #DEI

https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/02/business/brands-pride-month-trump-lgbtq

Which both makes the point that rainbow capitalism is a sham and that the alternative isn't necessarily better

Big brands are staying quiet this Pride Month

Consumer brands are wary of provoking right-wing customers and activists, and they fear reprisals from President Donald Trump’s administration.

CNN