Jun 28, 2022

Abortion pill posts grab the attention of Facebook, Instagram

Facebook halted the development of a version of the Instagram app aimed at children 13 and under — but only temporarily. Lionel Bonaventure/AFP via Getty Images

Facebook and Instagram have taken down posts that had been offering abortion pills. The posts sprang up in the days shortly after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. As Pride Month moves closer to conclusion, we take a look at how an LGBTQ-owned business has chosen to celebrate it.

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How LGBTQ-owned businesses are celebrating Pride Month

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom

Jun 28, 2022

Evie Smith Hatmaker, founder and CEO of the PR firm Rebellious, on the importance of supporting LGBTQ-owned businesses.

Rebellious founder and CEO Evie Smith Hatmaker (left) sharing a laugh with team members from the PR agency, Abigail Idiaquez (right) and Stephanie Guenther on a retreat.

Courtesy Evie Smith Hatmaker

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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