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Starbucks Korea got hit with a huge backlash after launching a “Tank Day” promotion on May 18, the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement. A lot of Koreans thought the campaign slogan and branding referenced the 1987 torture death cover up involving student activist Park Jong-cheol. Protests broke out almost immediately, activists smashed Starbucks …
Starbucks ships 100 million dollars and thousands of jobs straight to Tennessee… Mayor giggles bye on camera then scrambles once the tax money and payroll disappear… This mayor played tough girl against a giant company then cried when they actually left… Seattle's socialist mayor told residents to boycott Starbucks the day she got elected. When …
President Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as commander in chief, breaking years of boycotts. His decision has drawn criticism, with hundreds of journalists signing an open letter urging the White House Correspondents’ Association to… pic.twitter.com/Tl8cw29jVN — Paul White Gold Eagle (@PaulGoldEagle) April 25, 2026
DEMOCRATS BOYCOTT TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION Dozens of Democrats plan to skip Donald Trump’s State of the Union, opting instead for protest events featuring critics and public figures. The move is part of a broader strategy to present a stronger, more coordinated opposition… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 24, 2026 President Donald Trump will …
Ontario Premier Doug Ford called for a boycott of Chinese EVs on Wednesday, and had a message for Prime Minister Mark Carney after the PM struck a deal with China for Chinese EVs. “My message to Prime Minister Carney — consult us, work with us, help us protect Canadian auto workers together as united team …
🚨 JUST IN: In an effort to destroy the Donald Trump economy, liberals are plotting a mass BOYCOTT and “protest” next week ahead of Black Friday “Pull all your money out of the system…don’t give corporations any money.” Will it work? Good luck! 😂 pic.twitter.com/TndNXoW6wJ — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) November 22, 2025 Black Friday boycotts: …
The declining pay is an indication of the financial struggles the Minneapolis-based retailer has endured in recent years, as performance-based equity awards provided a declining share of his overall compensation. Total compensation for the year ended Jan. 31: $9,858,980 Salary: $1,400,000 Bonus: $785,400 Non-equity incentive pay: $1,538,320 Other compensation: $596,391 https://www.startribune.com/target-ceo-brian-cornell-executive-pay-compensation-down/601342128 Why are people boycotting Target? Here’s what to know …
The power toolmaker Stanley Black and Decker is the latest firm to face a boycott from conservatives over its diversity-hiring policies and support for LGBTQ causes. Consumers’ Research, an advocacy group, has panned the Connecticut-based firm for picking suppliers based on their race, and funding LGBTQ lobbying in Washington. The company, which is behind such …
Hi there, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We take issues like this seriously and would like to look into this further. Please could you provide your contact details via DM so our CS team can contact you regarding this? — Domino's Pizza UK (@Dominos_UK) August 6, 2024 Go woke go broke — …
Strongly worded statements are not enough. Those who turned our judicial system into a political cudgel must be held accountable. We are no longer cooperating with any Democrat legislative priorities or nominations, and we invite all concerned Senators to join our stand. pic.twitter.com/H0CzIjXgwC — Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) May 31, 2024
Spain refused permission for a ship carrying arms to Israel to dock at a Spanish port, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said on Thursday. “This is the first time we have done this because it is the first time we have detected a ship carrying a shipment of arms to Israel that wants to call …
Why did the Bud Light boycott affect the beer brand’s sales when many other boycotts have only marginal or short-term impact? An analysis of sales data confirms that Bud Light suffered a sustained downturn in sales, more pronounced in Republican-leaning counties in the U.S. And it explains several factors that determine how vulnerable a brand …
China may boycott peace talks on resolving the war in Ukraine if Europe does not allow Russia to participate in them, according to Politico. The news agency spoke with officials who reported that China is trying to persuade Europe to allow Russia to participate in future peace talks, possibly to be held in Switzerland. “That …
https://twitter.com/Chicago1Ray/status/1758674105446838535 🚨BREAKING: Truckers across the country are staging a MASSIVE protest after Judge Engoron ordered Trump to pay $364 million to the state of New York. Do you support them? pic.twitter.com/5mmXXFxofw — Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) February 17, 2024 h/t dr0id
A $95 billion national security bill that includes funding for Israel and Ukraine was voted on by 18 Republican senators on Sunday, joining Democrats in the process. This could be interpreted as a response to former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks disparaging the NATO alliance, as the bill is expected to pass the chamber early …
Crazy that Disney has to be sued to stop this terrible behavior https://t.co/b28v3K7n2L — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 7, 2023 *MUSK SAYS BOB IGER SHOULD BE FIRED IMMEDIATELY — zerohedge (@zerohedge) December 7, 2023 Bob Eiger thinks it’s cool to advertise next to child exploitation material. Real stand up guy. https://t.co/7uMr6o9QVC — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) …
NEW — Target Posts First Quarterly Revenue Miss In Six Years, Citing Inflation and Consumer Boycotts “Target CEO Brian Cornell pointed to macro pressures including inflation for tempering sales but also ‘negative guest reaction to our pride collection’…The last time Target’s… pic.twitter.com/j7beojNROF — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) August 16, 2023 Target Sales Dipped in Last Quarter …
Several prominent conservatives have called for a boycott of Harry’s over the razor company’s partnership with a transgender influencer. Blogger Matt Walsh was among the right-wing voices to criticize Harry’s over the weekend. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, Walsh wrote: “We’ve taken down Bud Light. Now it’s Harry’s turn.” “This company only wants your business …
Unilever stock loses $2.5B amid calls to boycott Ben & Jerry’s over tweet Ben & Jerry’s parent company has lost roughly $2.5 billion in market cap amid calls to boycott the Vermont-based ice cream maker over a July 4 tweet condemning the US for existing on “stolen Indigenous land.” Shares of Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch multinational firm, slid …
via NYPOST: Sales of Bud Light suffered their steepest weekly drop yet since the beer brand launched its disastrous tie-up with transgender social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney, according to the latest data. In the week ending June 17, sales of the Anheuser-Busch brand fell by an eye-popping 28.5% versus a year ago, according to the …
