Disney introduces rainbow Mickey Mouse ears for LGBTQ Pride, but activists want more

It's getting close to Pride season — a joyous occasion for both the LGBTQ community and the corporations who hawk them crap they don't need.

Crappy rainbow pens aside, some of this merchandise invariably has a positive cultural impact. This week, for example, Disney fans discovered that the company had introduced rainbow LGBTQ Pride Mickey Mouse ears to their collection.

It's a positive step forward for the company, even though the brand's films and shows lag behind in queer representation.

Called "Mickey Mouse Rainbow Love," the ears will reportedly retail for $18 and will be available for purchase at Disneyland and Disney World. Fans can also buy a rainbow patch featuring two Mickey Mouse hands in the shape of a heart. Read more...