LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlash LGBTQ+ activists are asking for fresh campaigns to persuade business executives not to give in to anti- LGBTQ+ groups after Target said last week that it has removed merchandise and moved Pride displays to the rear of several shops in the South. Need a Strong Strategy “We need a strategy on how to deal with corporations that are experiencing enormous pressure to throw LGBTQ people under the bus,” said California state senator Scott Wiener, a Democrat from San Francisco and a member of the LGBTQ legislative caucus. He added, “If you’re our ally if you’re truly our ally, you need to be our ally, not just when it’s easy but also when it’s hard. We need to send a clear message to corporate America.” The incident comes at a time when conflict over LGBTQ+ rights is boiling, despite the retailer’s claim that steps were taken to ensure the safety and well-being of its staff after protesters tore dow...