#boycott

[ follow ]
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Swatch pulls slanted eye' ad after backlash in China

Swatch has faced backlash and accusations of racism for an advert that featured a model pulling the corners of his eyes, causing significant outrage on social media.
Fashion & style
#israel
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Far-left NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani urges boycott of Cornell school with ties to Israel: 'Blatant antisemitism'

fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Exclusive | Far-left NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani urges boycott of Cornell school with ties to Israel: 'Blatant antisemitism'

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Zadie Smith, Michael Rosen, Irvine Welsh and Jeanette Winterson sign letter calling for Israel boycott

Over 200 writers demand a boycott of Israel until Gaza receives adequate food, water, and aid amid rising hunger-related deaths.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago

JK Rowling calls for Marks & Spencer boycott amid hysteria over 'trans' employee

"It's time for women to vote with their wallets," the gender-critical author wrote. "If stores like M&S continue to flout the Supreme Court ruling on women-only spaces, prioritising the wishes of men who want to undress near, or help fit bras on teenage girls, a boycott seems appropriate."
Women
#etsy
fromSFGATE
4 weeks ago

In the blink of an eye, California turns on In-N-Out's CEO

Lynsi Snyder announced relocation from California to Tennessee, causing backlash and calls for boycotts of In-N-Out due to her comments on California.
Real estate
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Senior council official who called for boycott of holiday homes told to switch off his phone to avoid commenting on controversy

Call for permanent housing solutions rather than seasonal accommodations.
#target
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Target foot traffic down 10 consecutive weeks amid company's shift away from DEI policies: Report

Target faces backlash for scaling back diversity initiatives, causing significant declines in customer traffic.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Target stock tumbles again as customer backlash over its DEI rollback takes a bite out of sales

Target's decline in sales is significantly impacted by backlash from its rollback on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Black Lives Matter
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Target foot traffic down for 10th consecutive week amid boycott over DEI abandonment

Target faces a significant boycott leading to reduced foot traffic amid its decision to end DEI initiatives.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rev Al Sharpton meets with Target CEO over halting of DEI initiative

Rev Al Sharpton and Target's CEO discussed Target's reversal on diversity initiatives amid boycott calls, with Sharpton indicating potential support for such actions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Conservatives Fume, Threaten to Boycott New Superman Movie After Director Calls It Political' Story About an Immigrant

James Gunn emphasizes Superman's theme of human kindness, prompting a conservative backlash against the film's political undertones.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Supermarket to stop selling Israeli carrots and Russian vodka in new peace' policy

Under a new policy, Co-op will remove products from countries with community-wide human rights abuses, including Israeli carrots and Russian vodka, supporting peace efforts.
UK news
Independent films
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Mubi's funding backlash reveals a crisis in indie film culture

Mubi's $100 million investment from Sequoia Capital sparked a boycott due to Sequoia's connections to Israel's military.
Audience backlash highlights conflict between investment sources and indie film values.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump's FTC may impose merger condition that forbids advertising boycotts

Advertiser boycotts pose significant risks to free expression and can lead to legal concerns under antitrust laws.
Berlin music
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Can Europe's music festivals break from pro-Israel funders?

Artists and fans are boycotting the Sonar Festival due to its ties with a pro-Israel hedge fund linked to controversial activities.
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Education union calls on schools to boycott London's Science Museum over 'image-laundering' sponsorship deals

UK education union advocates boycott of Science Museum due to ties with polluting companies.
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Boycotting law clerks to pressure schools might 'cross an important line,' 8th Circuit chief judge says

The chief judge emphasized that while the boycott raises ethical questions, holding Traynor accountable would be unfair given he had no prior notice of potential issues.
Law
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Park Slope Food Co-op accused of antisemitic harassment

Park Slope Food Co-op faces allegations of antisemitic harassment amid debates over boycotting Israeli products.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sonar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel

Sonar Festival faces potential boycott as artists protest against parent company KKR's alleged involvement in illegal settlements in Israel.
fromEater Boston
2 months ago

Anti-Trans Dinner Hosted at Cambridge's Glass House Sparks Boycott

TransMIT organized a protest against Glass House for hosting an anti-trans fundraising dinner, calling for a boycott of the restaurant and its owner.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Turkey faces Indian backlash over Pakistan ties DW 05/19/2025

A multipronged boycott of Turkey, intensified by social media campaigns, has resulted in a significant drop in tourism and economic ties between India and Turkey.
UK news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Campaign against an airline that flies deportees sets off a legal fight

Seth Miller argued that he has a right to voice objections to Avelo Airlines' business practices, especially their involvement in deportation flights.
NYC startup
#eurovision
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Europe politics

'I bristle at that kind of censorship' - RTE's Michael Kealy on why Ireland should not boycott Eurovision over Israel

Europe news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Why Eurovision won't ban Israel but kicked Russia out of the contest

Kevin Bakhurst emphasizes the need for dialogue regarding Israel's role in Eurovision 2025 amidst rising boycott pressures.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Europe politics

'I bristle at that kind of censorship' - RTE's Michael Kealy on why Ireland should not boycott Eurovision over Israel

Europe news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Why Eurovision won't ban Israel but kicked Russia out of the contest

Kevin Bakhurst emphasizes the need for dialogue regarding Israel's role in Eurovision 2025 amidst rising boycott pressures.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Field Day festival hit with growing boycott as artists pull out in solidarity with Palestine

The backlash stems from KKR's investments in Israeli companies associated with settlements on the West Bank, prompting over 200 artists to call for disassociation.
London music
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Megyn Kelly Declares War On New Brand Over Trans Influencer Dylan Mulvaney Noted MAGA Fave Versace

In a staunch reaction, Megyn Kelly has threatened Versace over their collaboration with Dylan Mulvaney, warning of potential sales declines driven by conservative backlash.
Fashion & style
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a heinous loser' in wake of supreme court gender ruling

Pedro Pascal criticized JK Rowling, calling her behavior as a 'heinous loser' in a reaction to calls for boycotting her work.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

Pastor calls for full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion

The Rev. Jamal Bryant has declared a full Target boycott, stating that the retailer has yet to meet his demands regarding diversity and inclusion.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

Tariffs Are Unravelling the Lifeline Between Yukon and Alaska | The Walrus

What does this breakup mean? It means I won't be visiting or spending money in your community while the leader of the United States continues with his hostile rhetoric.
Canada news
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Here are the stores that are open - and closed - on Easter Sunday

Many stores across the country are open today for those needing last-minute items, despite calls for a boycott against retailers over DEI policies.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Why some Americans are skipping Target and Amazon this holiday weekend

The goal? Hit big brands where it hurts—their bottom line. The boycott follows weeks of frustration over corporate DEI rollbacks and rising political tension.
Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Al Sharpton holds 'constructive and candid' meeting with Target CEO over DEI initiatives

You can't have an election come and all of a sudden, change your old positions. If an election determines your commitment to fairness, then fine, you have a right to withdraw from us, but then we have a right to withdraw from you.
Black Lives Matter
Toronto startup
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

4 Tesla owners share what it's like owning the EV among Musk backlash and protests

Elon Musk's actions have triggered a Tesla boycott, leading to concerns among owners about safety and brand image.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

East Bay Bar Ivy Room Is Boycotting All the Liquor Brands Who Yanked Their Pride Sponsorships

The Ivy Room has boycotted Diageo brands in response to the company's withdrawal of sponsorship from SF Pride.
Community pushback against corporate sponsors has emerged after Diageo's decision.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | If You're Boycotting Columbia, Your Priorities Are All Wrong

Columbia University's community feels abandoned by peers amid the Trump administration's attacks, illustrating a significant lack of solidarity within academia.
Social justice
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Time to ask Al Sharpton: Why should DEI exist in the first place?

Al Sharpton has initiated a boycott against Pepsi for eliminating its DEI initiatives, reflecting a broader national debate on such programs.
[ Load more ]