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Target starts selling same-sex marriage greeting cards nationwide

Target Cards

“Target is focused on diversity and inclusivity.”

Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, on the company’s new same-sex marriage greeting cards. The cards are placed under the headings “For two special men” and “For two special women.” According to the Star-Tribune, the cards are “made by Carlton Cards, a unit of American Greetings, whose spokeswoman Patrice Sadd said the company and Target jointly decided to offer ‘wedding cards relevant for everyone.'”

Photo by Tom Sweeney

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