MORE CORPORATE HYPICRISY

Sadly unsurprising. From the Popular Information substack blog

Amazon: $974,718 to anti-abortion political committees

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy claims the company promotes "gender equality and empowerment in the workplace, marketplace, and communities." On Monday, Amazon announced it would "pay up to $4,000 in travel expenses annually for non-life threatening medical treatments including abortions." The allowance will apply "if an operation is not available within 100 miles of an employee's home."

AT&T: $1,472,827 to anti-abortion political committees

In AT&T's 2020 Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Report, CEO John Stankey said one of the company's "core values" was "gender equity and the empowerment of women."

Citi: $685,000 to anti-abortion political committees

Citi says it "is taking action to advance gender equity within our walls and in communities across the globe." In a 2017 report, Citi said that one of the obstacles holding women back in the economy is "restrictions on their reproductive rights." In March, Citi announced it would "cover the travel costs of US-based staff members who have to travel outside of their home state in order to receive an abortion." 

Coca-Cola: $2,624,000 to anti-abortion political committees

Coca-Cola says there "is overwhelming evidence that achieving equality and empowerment for women has broad ripple effects that are good for society."

CVS: $1,380,000 to anti-abortion political committees 

CVS says that it is “dedicated to achieving #GenderEquity both in our workforce and within the communities we serve.” 

Google: $525,702 to anti-abortion political committees

Google says it is “striving for a future where there is equity across the globe, equal opportunities for success in every field, and where women are safe online and in the physical world.” 

Walmart: $1,140,000 to anti-abortion political committees

Walmart says it is committed “to celebrating, developing and lifting up women around the world - both within the company and in the communities we serve.”

Verizon: $901,150 to anti-abortion political committees

Verizon celebrated Women’s History Month by “celebrating the contributions of women everywhere, while reflecting on how to keep making progress for women.”