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Greenfield Bar Faces Closure After Mask Policy Shift Triggers Community Backlash
us-culture17 days ago

Greenfield Bar Faces Closure After Mask Policy Shift Triggers Community Backlash

Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, faces potential closure after lifting its mask mandate for one night a week to boost revenue. The move sparked intense backlash from local queer and disabled patrons, who labeled the change a 'mass disabling event' and organized a boycott. The bar, which opened in 2025 with strict accessibility rules, is now financially struggling, with the remaining owner facing unpaid rent and a $50,000 loan.

via Fox News|
#accessibility#boycott#greenfield-ma
Arkansas Fans Skip the Stripe-Out as Georgia Dominates in Lopsided Home Loss
sports20 days ago

Arkansas Fans Skip the Stripe-Out as Georgia Dominates in Lopsided Home Loss

Arkansas fans largely skipped the stripe-out game against No. 2 Georgia, crowding the lower bowl with sparse turnout and $9 tickets as the Razorbacks lost 45-17 under first-year coach Ryan Silverfield; social-media chatter about a boycott grew while the Board of Trustees launched a review of Razorback Athletics to boost football resources, signaling a rough start before next week’s Tulsa game.

via USA Today|
#arkansas#attendance#boycott
Editorial Rift Deepens as ADA Boycott Hits Diabetes Care Journal
health24 days ago

Editorial Rift Deepens as ADA Boycott Hits Diabetes Care Journal

Editors of Diabetes Care have joined a boycott of ADA activities over the association’s handling of a June conference protest, while the ADA posts a banner saying it continues to review manuscripts, causing confusion about editorial operations. The journal has suspended new manuscript reviews, and editors say they seek an independent leadership review of ADA governance before they resume duties. The dispute follows an independent review that found the conference ejections were due to a code-of-conduct violation, not the material distributed, highlighting broader governance tensions within the ADA and its flagship publication.

via retractionwatch.com|
#american-diabetes-association#boycott#diabetes-care
Macklemore claims Kraft‑led boycott forced him off Ed Sheeran tour
pop-culture25 days ago

Macklemore claims Kraft‑led boycott forced him off Ed Sheeran tour

Macklemore says Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a boycott among stadium owners that led Ed Sheeran to remove him from the Gillette Stadium leg of the tour after Macklemore’s Palestine-supporting remarks; Kraft’s group did not immediately comment, and promoters said multiple venues wouldn’t allow Macklemore on the lineup. Sheeran described the situation as difficult; Macklemore frames his stance as a stand for Palestinians and says he’s not a victim, while Pink weighed in criticizing his performance-related controversy amid Gaza–Israel tensions.

via NBC News|
#boycott#ed-sheeran#macklemore
ADA Faces Backlash as Members Call for Independent Review After Researchers' Ejection
health26 days ago

ADA Faces Backlash as Members Call for Independent Review After Researchers' Ejection

Members of the American Diabetes Association launched an immediate boycott protesting leadership after five researchers were removed from the June meeting for distributing an editorial on federal funding cuts. Editors of Diabetes Care joined, suspending manuscript reviews, with 400+ signees pledging to halt ADA-related activities until an independent review of the organization's structure and leadership is conducted. Tensions rose after ADA blocked six op-eds; initial internal findings claimed code-of-conduct violations but later said the investigation is ongoing. The movement seeks meaningful reforms and may align with other medical societies if unmet; a final report is due soon.

via MedPage Today|
#ada#boycott#diabetes
Canadians pull back on U.S. goods as Trump rhetoric sparks a Made-in-Canada push
world27 days ago

Canadians pull back on U.S. goods as Trump rhetoric sparks a Made-in-Canada push

Facing Donald Trump's threats and sharp rhetoric, Canadians are increasingly avoiding U.S. products, canceling trips to the United States, and seeking Canadian substitutes, with a growing online 'Made in Canada' movement and government data showing a modest but evident shift in spending and travel—though for many households the switch is partial and challenging.

via The Washington Post|
#boycott#canada#made-in-canada
Diabetes researchers mobilize boycott over ADA leadership row
health28 days ago

Diabetes researchers mobilize boycott over ADA leadership row

A coalition of researchers and former ADA leaders has initiated a boycott of the American Diabetes Association after five scientists were removed from its annual conference; the move includes halting grant reviews and submissions to the journal Diabetes Care and promising not to participate in ADA meetings, with a Sept. 9 open letter demanding an independent review of the organization’s governance. The ADA says it is aware of the boycott and stands by its actions, while critics argue the investigation’s conclusions are incomplete and threaten the diabetes research community, potentially pushing members to form or join other groups.

via Fierce Biotech|
#americandiabetesassociation#boycott#diabetescare
Lisbon comedy fest rocked by cancellations amid Seinfeld controversy
entertainment1 month ago

Lisbon comedy fest rocked by cancellations amid Seinfeld controversy

Several Portuguese artists pulled out of the Lisbon International Humour Festival over controversy surrounding Jerry Seinfeld's support for Israel, with withdrawals including Inês Aires Pereira and the duo Cebola Mol; others like Pedro Tochas and Vhils also distanced themselves. Despite the backlash, organizers kept Seinfeld on the lineup for Commedia a La Carte Fest (Oct 29–Nov 1), and the comedian remains slated to perform on Nov 1 at the MEO Arena.

via Euronews.com|
#boycott#cancellations#comedy-festival
Adidas faces boycott calls after ad features former Israeli soldier amid Israel-Gaza tensions
world1 month ago

Adidas faces boycott calls after ad features former Israeli soldier amid Israel-Gaza tensions

Adidas is facing boycott calls after releasing an ad featuring former Israeli soldier Shalev Biton, who lost a leg in the Gaza-Israel clashes. Activists and PACBI/BDS say the campaign normalizes Israel’s actions and urges a broader boycott, while Adidas has not commented. The report also highlights Gaza’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, including high numbers of amputations linked to the conflict.

via Al Jazeera|
#adidas#boycott#israel-palestine-conflict
SEC weighs drastic penalties as LSU pursues ex-pro players
sports1 month ago

SEC weighs drastic penalties as LSU pursues ex-pro players

The SEC is reportedly weighing severe penalties against LSU—potential boycotts, probation, or expulsion—if the Tigers proceed with using former professional players on their rosters. The discussions, described by Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger and involving conference officials and lawyers, are in early stages and linked to a Louisiana eligibility court case. The SEC has even retained the Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann firm to press its interests. LSU coach Lane Kiffin says he will comply with SEC orders and has consulted players about adding pro players.

via WAFB|
#boycott#college-football#lsu
Ali G's Comeback Film Sparks Boycott Calls Ahead of Release
arts-entertainment1 month ago

Ali G's Comeback Film Sparks Boycott Calls Ahead of Release

Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G comeback, Ali G: Who Iz I?, is already triggering boycott calls in the UK after NewsCord launched a campaign; Picturehouse Cinemas has said they will not screen the film, which Amazon MGM is releasing on October 23. The fly-on-the-wall documentary revisits Ali G as he navigates new personal circumstances and a cross‑Atlantic misadventure, sparking renewed debate over the character’s legacy and its portrayal of Black street culture.

via The Independent|
#ali-g#ali-g-who-iz-i#arts-entertainment
Activists press Target on how a racially offensive Halloween costume slipped through
business1 month ago

Activists press Target on how a racially offensive Halloween costume slipped through

Minnesota activists from National Target Boycott protested outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters, demanding answers on how a racially offensive children's Halloween costume passed Target's internal review. Target pulled the costume and apologized, saying it is no longer available and that it will review how this happened. Activists call for accountability, representation, and a fundamental shift in corporate culture, while Target notes a rollback of DEI goals is part of broader changes.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|
#boycott#business#corporate-culture