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Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A was the source of controversy following a series of antigay marriage public statements made in June 2012 by chief operating officer Dan Cathy who personally opposes same-sex marriage. The statements followed reports that Chick-fil-A's charitable endeavor, the WinShape Foundation, had made millions in donations to political organizations opposing LGBT rights, and also that the chain co-sponsored a marriage conference along with the Pennsylvania Family Institute (PFI), opposing gay marriage. In reaction, LGBT rights activists called for protests and boycotts of the chain, while counter-protestors rallied in support by eating at the restaurants. National political figures both for and against the actions spoke out and some business partners severed ties with the chain.

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Politics

GOP Oklahoma Governor: Biden Caused Chick-fil-A Sauce Shortage

Kevin Stitt also stands strong against PETA's "vegan agenda."

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Business

Chick-fil-A's Last U.K. Location Shutters After Months-Long Protest

The fast-food chain came under fire for its past donations to anti-LGBTQ groups.

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News

Chick-fil-A Says It Will Stop Donating to Anti-LGBTQ Organizations

After years of protests against the fast-food chain, activists have won. 

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Business

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Returns, Takes Aim at Antigay Chick-fil-A

The fast-food chain announced a release date for its formerly sold-out item.

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Music

Kanye West Praises Chick-fil-A, Christ in New Song to LGBTQ Chagrin

Queer activists say that West's song "Closed on Sunday" takes an "anti-LGBTQ stance."

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Business

Chick-fil-A Is Not Going Down Easy at the University of Kansas

Chick-fil-A, infamous for funding anti-LGBTQ causes, has gotten an upgraded location and a sponsorship at the university, and it's not sitting well with some faculty members.

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News

Chicago restaurant parodies Chick-fil-A with 'Chick-Feel-Gay' Pride Month sandwich

Void's "Chick-Feel-Gay" event pledged 20 percent of proceeds to Brave Space Alliance, an LGBTQ+ group that shares a building with Chick-fil-A.

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Business

Chick-fil-A Abandons Texas Airport Location After Political Firestorm

It appears Texas leaders cared more about getting the anti-LGBTQ+ company into the San Antonio airport than Chick-fil-A itself did.

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Business

Antigay Hate Group Exaggerates Influence on Chick-fil-A Donations

Tim Wildmon of the American Family Association boasts of receiving a letter from the company's CEO about its giving policy that actually went to hundreds.

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Voices

Your Dollar Is Your Power, Even When It Comes to Chicken

Sorry, Chick-fil-A ... your chicken still tastes like hate. 

Protests Force British Chick-fil-A to Close After Six Months
World

Protests Force British Chick-fil-A to Close After Six Months

Protests against the fast food chain, which has a history of supporting anti-LGBTQ causes, led a landlord to say the lease won't be extended.

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Election

Mayor Pete Wasn't 'Briefed' on the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

The gay presidential candidate was caught unaware about the gay-friendly fast-food choice in an interview with The Breakfast Club. 

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Business

Popeyes' Sandwich v. Chick-fil-A's: More Flavor, Less Homophobia

A new sandwich from Popeyes is getting rave reviews, and the company doesn't have Chick-fil-A's baggage.

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News

Transgender Woman Sues Chick-fil-A Owner for Discrimination and Abuse

The transgender woman was sexually harassed by a fellow employee and the franchise owner did nothing, instead firing her, the lawsuit claims.

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Business

Lindsey Graham Willing to 'Go to War for Chick-fil-A's Principles'

The Republican senator is outraged because some Notre Dame students and staff don't want one of the homophobe-run company's restaurants on campus.

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Business

Chick-fil-A Shutters Last U.K. Restaurant After Protests

The fast-food chain's anti-LGBTQ history soured the stomachs of Britons. 

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Business

Huckabee Furious Over Chick-fil-A, Hate Group Launches Angry Petition

Some on the far right say the company has abandoned its Christian values by ceasing donations to anti-LGBTQ groups.

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Business

Chick-fil-A Still Isn't LGBTQ-Friendly, Despite Pledge on Donations

The company still doesn't have an LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policy, the Human Rights Campaign points out.

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Youth

Oregon High Schoolers Protest Chick-fil-A, Anti-LGBTQ Harassment

Students at West Linn High School say there have been several anti-LGBTQ incidents, plus they don't want a Chick-fil-A truck at football games.

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Religion

Free Lunch From Chick-fil-A Rejected by Louisiana High School

The principal of a New Orleans high school says the fast-food franchise's antigay values don't align with the school's.