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Behind the Aegis

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6. I am sure this will thrill some; it shouldn't.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon Mar 31, 2025, 11:18 PM

Mar 2025

Pride festivals were able to grow they way they did due to sponsorship. It also allowed the marches to be bigger and longer lasting. There has always been a battle over sponsorship from companies. I understand both sides of the issue. While I am both glad and sad to see the activism part come back, this year is not going to be good for Pride.

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Under financial and political pressure, the LGBTQ+ community is 'putting the protest back in Pride' celebrations [View all] BumRushDaShow Mar 2025 OP

They won't stop us Chi67 Mar 2025 #1

They should name and shame the corporations that have pulled support tishaLA Mar 2025 #2

Anheiser Busch is one mentioned several times in the article rpannier Mar 2025 #5

K&R Solly Mack Mar 2025 #3

early on pride was hijacked by the alcohol peddlers who provided big bucks for glitz nt msongs Mar 2025 #4

I am sure this will thrill some; it shouldn't. Behind the Aegis Mar 2025 #6

For those who society has marginalized BumRushDaShow Apr 2025 #7