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24 big companies standing up for DEI

These 24 major companies are still standing up for DEI

While some large corporations are ending DEI programs due to conservative backlash, these companies are staying strong.

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McDonald's ends some DEI practices, cites SCOTUS ruling and 'other companies' (exclusive)

The corporation announced it will be "retiring setting aspirational representation goals," ceasing DEI requirements for its suppliers, and "pausing external surveys" focused on inclusion

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Molson Coors beer company abandons DEI after fringe online conservatives complain

In response to the targeted attacks, the HRC has created an online portal allowing consumers to directly message corporate executives in protest.

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Disney shareholders vote overwhelmingly to continue in Human Rights Campaign index

An anti-LGBTQ+ group had urged the company to pull out of the "woke" index.

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Walmart rolls back DEI & Pride funding after direct pressure from far-right extremist

The nation's largest retailer is the latest company to cave to far-right pressure targeting diversity and equity programs.

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Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists

Lowe's Home Improvement abandons DEI after threats from fringe online extremists

Robby Starbuck continues to use his influence to make American workplaces worse.

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Target dropped DEI, so Minnesota’s largest Pride festival dropped Target's sponsorship — and raised even more

After rejecting Target's pledged $50,000, Twin Cities Pride executive director Andi Otto tells The Advocate how his organization raised more than double that in less than 24 hours.

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More companies than ever have this DEI practice, despite anti-LGBTQ+ push

The number of businesses participating in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is only growing, according to the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, even as conservatives pressure corporations to stop.

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Companies dropping DEI will face consequences — 80% of LGBTQ+ adults support boycotts: report

80 percent of LGBTQ+ would boycott a company that rolled back DEI initiatives,including stopping shopping at, utilizing, and/or purchasing its services.

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Jack Daniel's and Harley-Davidson drop DEI programs after conservatives whine

The companies both caved to online pressure from fringe conservative extremists.