1.0 link 53391 <![CDATA[Wal-Mart Shuns Gay Groups]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2007/06/22/walmart-shuns-gay-groups_n_53391.html Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has decided to curb its support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) organizations after conservative Christian groups threatened a boycott, and after some of its own employees expressed disapproval.

The move comes a year after Wal-Mart (Charts, Fortune 500) had put on a gay-friendly smile. The company joined the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. It sponsored the annual convention of Out & Equal, a group that promotes gay rights in the workplace, and...

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