After much backlash from gay activists and liberal groups over its donating money to a gubernatorial candidate in Minnesota who opposed same-sex marriage, Target has changed its policy regarding political spending. This comes after the company announced a partnership with Lady Gaga to release an exclusive edition of her pro-gay "Born This Way" album. Gaga claimed in a recent interview that before striking the deal she demanded Target improve relations with the LGBT community.
This article appears in Feb 17-23, 2011.