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Their Money Where Your Pride Is

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By Hiya Swanhuyser

Published on June 27, 2008 at 4:23am

Over a hundred booths decorate the undoubtedly rainbow-colored conference rooms of the Pride Business Expo. Each one begs the question: Can capitalism contribute to social justice for the LGBT community? Gay Shame would say no, and Gay Shame makes many important points, often stylishly. But what else can it mean when companies, maybe even big corporations, have changed hiring policies from "uh-uh" to "absolutely" when it comes to queer employees, for example? Ask citizens of the "friendly" business world, as you enjoy free food, door prizes, and all manner of other networky goodness.
Tue., July 8, 3 p.m., 2008