San Jose Will Make Its Airport Chick-fil-A ‘the Gayest in the Country’ | Eater
"A soon-to-open airport outpost of the fast-food chain has become a focal point of protest after reporting showed the company’s donations to organizations that discriminated against LGBTQ people. City leaders endorsed surrounding the site with rainbow and transgender pride flags as a visible counter-signal of inclusion — with one council member even urging it be the “gayest” location in the country — while also withholding a two-year contract extension for any business that operates seven days a week. The mayor acknowledged he had misjudged extending the contract, and councilmembers hope the flags will both affirm the city’s inclusivity and publicly remind travelers of the restaurant’s controversial past; the company has responded that it holds no political or social agenda. Supporters say the display could prompt customers to rethink patronage, create visible pro-LGBTQ imagery for visitors and social media, and make it harder for self-described allies to ignore the brand’s history." - Erin DeJesus
