Target pulled two books off its shelves that upset one Twitter user because of their LGBTQ commentary (1). Target also abruptly quit selling Matt Walsh’s previously best-selling children’s book (2). Additionally, Target received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the HRC. Among other requirements, this means the company has pledged to vet vendors based on LGBTQ policies (3).

Target does not have an employee matching program, but it donates to a wide variety of different causes corporately. These organizations cannot be “religious organizations for religious purposes,” but it is unclear if Target is excluding religious organizations entirely (1).

Target does not protect against viewpoint discrimination but does require their vendors and factories to protect against discrimination based on religion and viewpoints (1)(2).

Target advocated against the Georgia voting integrity bill (1). Target has supported the Equality Act, transgender participation in girls’ sports, and led the fight on transgender restrooms until a boycott caused them to install private stalls (2)(3). Target opposed the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, which prohibits teaching gender identity and sexual orientation in schools to kids in K-3rd grade (4).

Target donates to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network and is a Platinum Sponsor of the HRC (1) (2). It has also donated to the National Urban League (3). Target funds employee expenses related to abortion, including travel out of state (4). Target also funded the Boise Pride event, which featured drag shows with children as young as 11 years old included (5).

Target has donated to the Equality PAC (1)(2).