Far-right extremists like social media influencer and failed political candidate Robby Starbuck are using Corporate America as pawns, demanding they abandon LGBTQ+ people, people of color, women and the disabled community by dropping commitments to inclusion.
Corporate executives at Ford, Jack Daniel's, Lowe's, Tractor Supply Co., Harley-Davidson and Deere & Co. have cowardly succumbed to these anti-business demands.
Let's fight back loudly, reminding them why equality and inclusion is good for business: Sign Your Name Today!
SUBJECT: Stand by your LGBTQ+ workers, customers and allies
To Whom it May Concern:
As a supporter of the Human Rights Campaign, I am extremely disappointed in your decision to drop your company's participation in the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and other diversity, equity and inclusion programs. You just made a major decision for your company, because one internet troll got you scared!
LGBTQ+ people and our allies are your employees and your customers — and dropping us will have huge implications on your business, your fiduciary responsibilities and future profits.
Did you know that 30% of Gen Z identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community? These are your future workers and customers. This shortsighted decision you've made will have long-term consequences.
Plus, withdrawing your participation in the CEI only continues to hurt your customers and employees who want to feel that they belong in your corporate family.
The CEI has been a leader in creating safe spaces and safe work environments for LGBTQ+ people for over 20 years— in fact today, over 1,300 businesses participate. These companies are doing the right thing for LGBTQ+ people and for their bottom line!
have signed.
Let's get to !