You Condemn CFA: Who Else do you condemn?

[collectivecow]

This is something that I find strange.

Outside of all the kerfuffle around CFA donations, I can only ask: Do you actually know where the money you spend goes?

CFA's policies were known for a long time: Where were you when it was openly expressed years ago. I find it akin to becoming a patriot after 9/11.

List of Companies with/that have had Anti-Gay Policies:

Anti-Gay Policies meaning the support of anti-LGBT marriage lesgislation or donations to companies that support politicians against LGBT rights.

A-1 Self Storage
Auto Zone
Anthropologie
Babies R Us
Best Buy
Boy Scouts
Brown-Forman Corp.
Celestial Seasonings
Chick-Fil-A
Cinemark
Cracker Barrel
Dish Network
Dole
Domino's Pizza
Exxon Mobil
Free People
Gold's Gym
Goldland Entertainment Centers
Humana
Insure.com
John Deere
Keebler
Kellogg
Meijer
OutsidePride.com
Purina
Radio Shack
Request Foods
Salvation Army
Sam's Club
Target
Toys R Us
Urban Outfitters
Walmart

Oh there are plenty more I'm sure, but this is just a general idea.

[Donna6503]

What's considered an "anti-gay" policy?

Just wondering?

[Pema_Jampa]

[Veni.Vidi.Vici.]

I am also curious what is meant by anti gay policies.

[katy_kay08]

After increased public criticism, boycott threats and opposition from immigration and gay-rights groups, Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel issued a public apology late last week for having made a $150,000political donation to MN Forward, a pro-business group that backs anti-gay-rights and immigration-rights gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer.

“While I firmly believe that a business climate conducive to growth is critical to our future, I realize our decision affected many of you in a way I did not anticipate, and for that I am genuinely sorry,” wrote Steinhafel.

While campaign finance laws allow corporate political spending—and Target initially defended its position, saying it “seek[s] to advance policies aligned with our business objectives, such as job creation and economic growth”—the company’s support of Emmer runs counter to its commitment to diversity.

Target is No. 40 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list and holds a 100 percent score on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. It also offers domestic-partner benefits (a DiversityInc Top 50 requirement), distributes $3 million each week to philanthropic programs nationwide and has sponsored Twin Cities Pride.

Despite its reputation, this firestorm highlights the potential risks companies face when mixing business and politics and will illustrate how far companies must go to “make good.”

http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/target-ceo-apologizes-for-supporting-antigay-candidate/

[collectivecow]

Meaning the companies have made donations and contributions to the fight against LGBT rights and marriage. Or the companies have supported politicians who were anti LGBT rights.

Quoting Donna6503:
What's considered an "anti-gay" policy?

Just wondering?

[LoganTroyMom]

i thought boy scouts was all for "transgender" 6 year olds. hmm. maybe ill let my son join after all.

[katy_kay08]

A Message to Target Team Members from Gregg Steinhafel, Target Chairman, President & CEO

(July 27, 2010) —

Dear Target Team,

 

In the past week I’ve heard from some of you, including our GLBT team members, regarding your concerns with Target’s recent contributions to MN Forward, an independent expenditure committee that is supported by a broad coalition of large and small businesses throughout the state, including the Minnesota Business Partnership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. 

 

As you know, Target has a history of supporting organizations and candidates, on both sides of the aisle, who seek to advance policies aligned with our business objectives, such as job creation and economic growth.  MN Forward is focused specifically on those issues and is committed to supporting candidates from any party who will work to improve the state's job climate. However, it is also important to note that we rarely endorse all advocated positions of the organizations or candidates we support, and we do not have a political or social agenda.

 

In the context of this contribution, some of you have raised questions regarding our commitment to diversity, and more specifically, the GLBT community.  Let me be very clear, Target’s support of the GLBT community is unwavering, and inclusiveness remains a core value of our company. Some current examples of that support include:

 

•      Domestic Partner Benefits

•      Sponsorship of Twin Cities Pride

•      Sponsorship of Out & Equal Workplace Summit

 

In addition, Target’s rating of 100% on the 2009 and 2010 Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index further demonstrates the reputation our company has earned.

 

As CEO, I consider it my responsibility to create conditions in which Target can thrive, and I promise to do so with the best interests of our guests, team, shareholders and communities in mind.  I appreciate your input and understanding.

 

Sincerely,

 

Gregg Steinhafel

Chairman, President and CEO

Target

http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/a-message-to-target-team-members.aspx

[glitterteaz]

I see a lot of companies on that list I never use or rarely if ever use. Also a lot of those companies swing both ways given the season. FYI our walmart has a lot of gays working for them. It is no secret either.

[Donna6503]

Thanks

Quoting collectivecow:

Meaning the companies have made donations and contributions to the fight against LGBT rights and marriage. Or the companies have supported politicians who were anti LGBT rights.

Quoting Donna6503:
What's considered an "anti-gay" policy?



Just wondering?

[katy_kay08]

Target is the only store on the list that I shop at, and based on the things I'm reading, I feel pretty good with it.