Thread by @JuddLegum

1. In 2023, conservative activists have advanced the theory that "woke" corporations are pushing a radical, pro-LGBTQ agenda

But a Popular Information investigation reveals 25 rainbow flag-waiving corporations have donated $13.5 million to anti-gay politicians since Jan 2022

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2. While major corporations are continuing to spend TOKEN AMOUNTS on marketing to the LGBTQ community, which has over $1 trillion in annual purchasing power, the same companies are spending MILLIONS backing anti-LGBTQ politicians

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3. @budlight is facing boycotts because it sent a trans influencer a few cans of beer

But @budlight's parent, @AnheuserBusch, donated 227K to anti-gay politicians since 01/22, including sponsors of anti-LGBTQ legislation in TX and FL & 29 members of Congress rated zero by @HRC

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC 4. @NBCUniversal says it "celebrates Pride and LGBTQ+ changemakers, organizations, and entertainers all year long"

But @NBCUniversal has donated at least $1,046,000 to anti-LGBTQ politicians since last year

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal 5. @NBCUniversal's contributions include:

$472,500 to the campaigns and leadership PACs of 78 members of Congress that have received a zero rating from @HRC

It also donated $115,000 to state legislators in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas sponsoring anti-LGBTQ legislation.

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal 6. @NBCUniversal's donations include $5,000 to Tennessee Governor Bill Lee (R), who has signed at least seven anti-LGBTQ bills in 2023 alone.

@NBCUniversal also contributed 300K to the RGA and 159K to the RSLC, both of which support anti-LGBTQ politicians in all 50 states.

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal 7. @ATT's website states that it is “committed to standing behind the LBGTQ+ community” and that it “support[s] organizations and projects that strengthen the LGBTQ+ community.”

But @ATT has donated at least $1.4 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians since January 2022

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT 8. @ATT's donations include $226,250 to state legislators behind anti-LGBTQ legislation in Florida, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Texas.

This includes $12,500 to 11 representatives in Florida that sponsored legislation to expand Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT 9. @GetSpectrum states that it is “committed to #LGBTQ acceptance & equality… so that everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their best ideas forward.”

Since January 2022, @GetSpectrum has donated at least $1.17 million to anti-gay politicians

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@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT @GetSpectrum 10. @GetSpectrum's contributions include $203,000 to @RonDeSantis who has signed a slew of legislation restricting the discussion of LGBTQ people in schools and limiting the rights of LGBTQ people in Florida

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT @GetSpectrum @RonDeSantis 11. @HomeDepot tweeted its support for LGBTQ people: "We celebrate our LGBTQ+ associates and customers this month and throughout the year. Respect for all people is core to who we are."

The company has donated 784K to anti-LGBTQ politicians since January 2022

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT @GetSpectrum @RonDeSantis @HomeDepot 12. This month, @UnitedHealthGrp wrote that “Pride Month is all about embracing your uniqueness and individuality.”

Since January 2022, @UnitedHealthGrp has donated $1.14 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT @GetSpectrum @RonDeSantis @HomeDepot @UnitedHealthGrp 13. In total, 25 major companies have donated at least $13.5 million to anti-LGBTQ politicians since January 2022

Here is a breakdown:

@budlight @AnheuserBusch @HRC @NBCUniversal @ATT @GetSpectrum @RonDeSantis @HomeDepot @UnitedHealthGrp 14. Don't rely on this website's algorithm for independent accountability journalism

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