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JT45242

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29. Chick Fil A changed because of boycotts and lost renewals because of protests

Reply to former9thward (Reply #28)

Thu Jan 20, 2022, 04:34 PM

Jan 2022

Chick Fil A stopped corporate sponsorship of anti LGBTQ activities and stopped their firing of LGBTQ employees where it was still legal when boycotts and colleges kicking them out of food courts hurt the bottom line.

it took a long time, but it did work.

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