Target holds 'emergency' meeting over LGBTQ merchandise in Southern stores
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Some southern Target stores were forced by the corporation to move LGBTQ Pride merchandise away from the front of their locations after customer "outrage" to avoid a "Bud Light situation."
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Target holds 'emergency' meeting over LGBTQ merchandise in Southern stores
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Target holds 'emergency' meeting over LGBTQ merchandise in Southern stores
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