How the campaign is holding companies accountable for the politicians they fund — a roundup of reporting and commentary on corporate political spending and LGBTQ equality.
Pressure grows on pro-LGBTQ companies to stop funding anti-LGBTQ politicians
The Zero for Zeros is challenging companies whose policies and statements on LGBTQ rights don’t jibe with the politicians they donate to.
Brian Sims: End Corporate Support for Anti-LGBTQ Politicians
"Over the next year I’ll be working with my staff and colleagues to review and consider legislation that takes a more critical eye to the entities my state is doing business with and what their actual record on supporting equality looks like."
Leaked document indicates Microsoft is revamping political donations
Microsoft has been under pressure from employees upset about some government contracts (such as military application of its augmented reality technology) and political donations they feel contradict the company’s stated values on issues such as immigration and LGBTQ rights.
American Airlines' campaign donations to Ted Cruz under fire from LGBT equality campaign
A new campaign is condemning top technology companies, airlines and other major firms for donating to lawmakers with a poor record of supporting LGBT equality.
Tech companies have given millions of dollars to anti-LGBTQ politicians
In reviewing political contributions of 49 major companies, Zero for Zeros tallied a total of $5,837,331 given by corporate political action committees (PACs) that wound up in the coffers of politicians who have received a score of 0 on the HRC's legislative scorecard.
Why Do Pro-LGBTQ Companies Fund Homophobes?
Many companies waving Rainbow Flags at Pride Marches around the United States are also funding the political campaigns of some of the most homophobic and transphobic politicians in America.
Activists are urging companies to stop giving money to the ‘worst of the worst’ anti-LGBTQ politicians
The support that corporate America shows their LGBTQ employees and customers during Pride month can be eclipsed on the political side, with some corporations donating to some of the most outspoken opponents of LGBT equality in Congress.
These Tech Companies Are Giving Millions To Politicians Who Vote Against LGBTQ People
We’re not asking for the moon. We’re just asking them to not give money to the most anti-gay members of Congress.