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GLAAD RESPONDS TO ATTACKS ON GLSEN

| May 27, 2023

GLAAD today responded on social media and below after national LGBTQ organization GLSEN reported attacks and threats from right-wing media and anti-LGBTQ activists:

Statement from Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President & CEO:

GLAAD RESPONDS TO THE NORTH FACE'S DECISION TO CONTINUE PRIDE CAMPAIGN AFTER FACING CALLS FROM EXTREMISTS TO BOYCOTT

| May 26, 2023

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Today, GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, is responding to The North Face's decision to continue their Pride campaign after facing calls for a boycott from a handful of extremists.

LEADING LGBTQ+ ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS RAISE THE ALARM TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON COORDINATED ANTI-LGBTQ+ ATTACKS; CALL ON TARGET TO LEAD

| May 25, 2023

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GLAAD TODAY RESPONDED TO REPORTS OF VIOLENT THREATS AGAINST TARGET STORES FOLLOWING THE COMPANY HOSTING PRIDE DISPLAYS AND PRODUCTS

| May 24, 2023

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New York, NY - Wednesday, May 24, 2023 – GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today responded to reports of violent threats against Target stores following the company hosting Pride displays and products.

LA DODGERS REVERSE DECISION, STAND WITH LGBTQ FANS: SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE TO BE HONORED AT PRIDE NIGHT

| May 23, 2023

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“It’s critical to see the Dodgers doing the right thing and showing other corporates how to stay true to your values. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have handled this week with grace and dignity. The Sisters are more worthy of Pride Night’s honor than ever.”