These same corporations have also donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to state legislators who have sponsored anti-trans legislation this year.ĭespite their extensive support for politicians undermining LGBTQ rights, all these corporations boast a 100% rating on the HRC's 2020 Corporate Equality Index.
Many of these companies, however, are spending millions supporting the campaigns of anti-gay politicians at the federal and state level.Ī Popular Information investigation found that 25 major corporations have spent more than $10 million since 2019 supporting members of Congress with a zero rating on the latest Congressional scorecard produced by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the most prominent LGBTQ rights organization in the United States. This month, corporations are plastering their social media avatars with rainbows, sponsoring Pride parades, and declaring their unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ community.
