Tag: Social Issues

New Poll Shows Nearly Two-Thirds of Californians Thinking About Leaving the State

A majority of Californians are considering moving to another state, according to a recent survey (pdf) conducted by Strategies 360—a research and communications firm focused on public affairs. Respondents reported dissatisfaction with the high cost of living as a primary factor in their desire to move elsewhere, with 40 percent saying they are somewhat or…


Starbucks Shares Tumble Amid LGBT Decor Controversy

Shares of Starbucks tumbled on Friday as a union representing the coffee chain’s baristas said on Friday that over 3,500 workers at over 150 locations would walk off the job next week to protest claims that the company banned some LGBT-themed decorations at some of its cafes. The Starbucks Workers United union said in a…


Major Abortion Groups Endorse Biden-Harris for 2024 Presidential Election

Three major abortion industry groups have backed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, giving the Democrat candidates the industry stamp of approval. Planned Parenthood Action Fund, NARAL: Pro-Choice America, and EMILY’s List offered support to the Biden/Harris 2024 ticket on June 23. According to its June 23 press release, “Planned Parenthood Action…


Virginia to California, States That Best Support Military Families

Military service members and their families sacrifice for the safety of the U.S. and face many challenges during and after their service, including repeated relocations, separation, accessing healthcare, mental health services, quality k-12 schools, unemployment, housing/homelessness, food insecurity, and higher risk of suicide. Where military families live can determine which services and supports are available,…


Coors Light Adamant About Promoting Denver Pride Parade Despite Potential Backlash

Beer maker Coors Light is moving ahead with sponsoring an upcoming pride event despite the possibility of a potential consumer backlash, insisting that the company will support it for “decades to come.” Beer brand Bud Light faced the ire of consumers after using transgender social influencer Dylan Mulvaney in a promotion campaign. The move triggered…


Faith & Freedom Coalition Conference: PAC Leader Says Pro-Family Candidates ‘Should Not Be on the Defensive’

Ralph Reed, the founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition (FFC), opened the political action committee’s annual Road to Majority Policy Conference with a call for conservative political candidates to “grow a backbone” as they defend their views on faith, family, and their opposition to abortion. The Road to Majority Policy Conference runs from June…


30 Percent of Employer Health Plans Pay for Transgender Procedures, Survey Shows

An increasing number of American employers provide insurance benefits that will pay for sex-change procedures for employees, a new survey shows. According to the 2022 survey of 502 U.S. employers—conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefits Plans (IFEBP)—gender-transition procedures covered by the insurance plans include sex-change surgeries, cross-sex hormone treatments, and cosmetic surgery. Medical…


IN-DEPTH: Medical Gender Industry Projected to Reach $5 Billion by 2030 as Doctors Sound Alarm

A medical crusade devoted to the pharmaceutical and surgical alteration of children’s bodies is projected to become a $5 billion industry in the United States by 2030, according to a market research report by Grand View Research (pdf). However, this lucrative commitment to the gender-affirming care model is not without dissent. Though it may seem…


New Bud Light Ad Garners Mixed Reviews After Dylan Mulvaney Controversy

A newly-released Bud Light advert has received mixed reviews online, with some claiming the company is “trying too hard” and others vowing to continue consuming rival beverages after Anheuser-Busch found itself at the center of controversy earlier this year. Bud Light unveiled the new television commercial called “Easy to Summer” on June 22. The 60-second…


North Carolina Passes Bill Banning Biological Male Athletes From Competing on Girls’ Sports Teams

Biological males who identify as female would be banned from competing in girls’ middle school, high school, and college sports under a new bill approved by the North Carolina state House on June 22. The Republican-controlled House voted 62–43 to approve an amended version of the bill passed in the state Senate just days earlier by a vote of…