Hershey’s use of transgender woman in promotion spurs boycott calls

Sue Gleiter

pennlive

Hershey, PA

Hershey's plant

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ezs note:  Oh.  Eek.

Utah - Reese: The NCAA should boycott BYU

Isaac Reese
The Daily Utah Chronicle

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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United Arab Emirates/UK - Birmingham University staff to boycott UAE campus after jailing of academic

David Batty
The Guardian

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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These farmers voted for Donald Trump. But now they fear a trade war with China will ruin them

Andrew Buncombe
Independent

Soybean crop, Abbeville Co., SC

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N.C.A.A. Ends Boycott of North Carolina After So-Called Bathroom Bill Is Repealed

Marc Tracy
The New York Times

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North Carolina transgender bathroom law prompts boycotts as anger grows (UK)

David Usborne
The Independent

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ezs note:  Oh, I couldn't help but noticing what Lt. Gov. Dan Forest said in a speech the other day:  "If a corporation wanting to do business in North Carolina does not see the worth of our children in the same light, then I wish them well as they do business somewhere else."  See?  He would welcome your leaving.  

That means you, Hurricanes... Hartford would welcome you!

Malloy Joins Business, Political Leaders Calling For North Carolina Boycott

Russell Blair
Hartford Courant

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Transgender Oscar Nominee Anohni Writes Powerful Boycott Letter

Zack Sharf
Indiewire

Anohni

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Feeling ignored: Transgender community decides to boycott LG polls (Pakistan)

Rabia Ali
The Express Tribune

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Girl Scout Launches Cookie Boycott Campaign After Organization's Inclusion Of Transgender Child (www.huffingtonpost.com)

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CWA (Central Texas) leader calls for boycott of Macy's (lezgetreal.com)

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Florida Family Association call for DeGrassi boycott over trans character (JustOut)

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