Category: Boycotts

Starbucks Faces New Pressure Over Union Campaign

Amid a dissident bid for board seats and boycotts by activists, the company has sent mixed signals about its willingness to engage with labor groups.
Elon Musk Slams Advertisers for Pulling Back From X Over Antisemitic Posts

Although Mr. Musk acknowledged that an extended boycott could bankrupt X, he suggested that the public would blame the brands rather than him for its collapse.
Unions in Sweden Expand Blockade Against Tesla

In sympathy with striking mechanics, unions representing dockworkers, electricians and others in the country are refusing to do work for the electric carmaker.
Behind the Donor Revolt at Penn

Some alumni want the president to resign. They are angry about a Palestinian conference and Penn’s response to the Hamas attacks — as well as D.E.I. and transgender rights.
Some Businesses Make ‘Woke Free’ a Selling Point

A number of companies — from clothing to pet care — are trying to appeal to customers who think corporate America is pushing a liberal agenda.
Liberty Safe Backlash: How a Gun Safe Maker Angered Gun Owners

Liberty Safe faced intense criticism this week after it acknowledged that it had voluntarily given the F.B.I. the access code to a safe in response to a search warrant for a property.
How ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ Topped the Charts

A song by the previously unknown Oliver Anthony Music struck a chord with conservative pundits. Its quick trip to No. 1 relied on tactics that help pop stars go viral.
Target’s Sales Hit by Pride Month Merchandise Backlash

The retailer’s quarterly sales fell, in part because of boycotts over Pride-themed displays, and it cut its forecast for the full year.
Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.
Data Revolts Break Out Against A.I.

Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent, fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling.
Wimbledon Boycott in 1973 Changed the Tennis World

The walkout was the result of the tennis federation banning Nikola Pilic, an instance of player unity that is still felt today.
Dylan Mulvaney Speaks Out After Backlash Against Bud Light

Dylan Mulvaney has faced stalking and personal attacks since featuring Bud Light on her social media in April, she said, adding that the beer maker did not contact her in light of the hostility.