Tag: corporate responsibility
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Celebrities Unite with Shooting Survivors to Boycott FedEx Due to NRA Affiliation
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful stand against gun violence, a coalition of celebrities has united with the survivors of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to boycott FedEx in response to the company’s support of the National Rifle Association (NRA). As they mourn the loss of 17 innocent lives, these…
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Stop Purchasing Pink Ribbon Products—Opt for Direct Donations Instead
Get Pregnant Fast October is synonymous with “pinking.” The New York Times highlighted in 2015 that the White House illuminated itself in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Companies like Ford jumped on the bandwagon with their “pink warrior” decals, and in an odd twist, police departments even utilized pink handcuffs. As we dive…
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Anheuser-Busch Shifts Focus from Beer to Water for Hurricane Harvey Relief
Get Pregnant Fast In a commendable display of corporate responsibility, Anheuser-Busch, the renowned brewing powerhouse behind popular brands like Budweiser and Michelob, has put beer production on hold to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey. This catastrophic storm, classified as a category four hurricane, devastated large portions of Houston and southeastern Texas, leaving countless residents…
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Kroger and L.L. Bean Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In response to the tragic mass shooting at Parkland High School, where 17 lives were lost, major retailers are stepping up to address gun violence by raising the minimum age for gun purchases to 21. Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, has joined this movement, announcing that it will…
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Lyft Offers Free Rides for March for Our Lives Rallies
Get Pregnant Fast In response to the devastating shooting at a Florida high school, numerous companies are stepping up to support the movement for gun control. From altering their gun sales policies to severing ties with the NRA, organizations are taking action. Among them, Lyft has announced it will provide free rides for participants attending…
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The Gender Pay Gap: An Urgent Reality Supported by Science
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was born, I faced a challenging choice between my career and family life. Despite having invested significant effort into my education and reaching a commendable position as a nurse, the desire to actively participate in my family’s daily routines became overwhelming. My husband’s demanding job required more hours, so…