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Like many other companies that got their start in the Pacific Northwest, Starbucks (SBUX) - Get Free Report makes little secret of its political leanings.
The Seattle coffee chain touts its interest in social responsibility, taking care to mitigate waste, securing fair-trade practices in its coffee-supply chain, and donating extra food to those in need.
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More recently, Starbucks has been outspoken about social justice and human rights. In 2021, the coffee chain pledged $100 million to black and underserved groups and communities following the Black Lives Matter protests across the U.S. It also committed to strengthening abortion access for employees following a leaked draft of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
In 2023, Starbucks ruffled feathers with its annual release of its reusable Pride coffee cups to support LGBTQ+ advocacy.
"Starbucks strives to create a culture of inclusion and is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA2+ community, affirming every way people may choose to identify," the site wrote on its artist cup collaboration page. "Starbucks has a long history of supporting its LGBTQIA2+ partners and communities, from advocating to providing broader health-care coverage for procedures and services that support gender affirmation."
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