All articles tagged with #boycott
Originally Published 15 hours ago — by Dawn Images
Writers Against Genocide is urging a boycott of Adelaide Writers' Week after the festival withdrew Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation, citing concerns over cultural insensitivity following the Bondi massacre, which has led to widespread protests and the withdrawal of over 100 writers.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by The Guardian
Brazilian far-right supporters have called for a boycott of Havaianas flip-flops over a TV ad featuring Fernanda Torres, interpreting her comment about starting 2026 'with both feet' as a political jab, leading to significant market value loss and social reactions.
Originally Published 22 days ago — by The Guardian
During the holiday shopping season, many US consumers are boycotting businesses aligned with Trump policies, supporting smaller and immigrant-owned businesses, and protesting companies like Target, Home Depot, Amazon, Spotify, and Tesla for their political stances and actions. The campaigns aim to promote ethical spending and support communities affected by immigration enforcement and political decisions.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by Kotaku
Developer Dan DiIorio of the indie game Luck Be a Landlord has urged fans not to buy the game on Xbox and plans to donate $10,000 to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, protesting Microsoft's support for Israel amid ongoing conflicts. This follows a broader indie developer movement boycotting Xbox over its involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting ongoing tensions and protests against the company's actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Iraq's parliamentary election saw low turnout and a major boycott by Muqtada al-Sadr's Sadrist Movement, amid security concerns and regional tensions, with violence in Kirkuk and widespread apathy among voters.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by abcnews.go.com
Iraq's parliamentary election saw low voter turnout due to tight security and a boycott by the Sadrist Movement led by Muqtada al-Sadr, amid regional conflicts and political tensions, with concerns over legal challenges to the election date.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump announced that the US will boycott the G20 summit in South Africa, citing the country's treatment of white farmers and alleged discrimination against Afrikaners, amidst ongoing tensions and accusations between the US and South Africa.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
President Donald Trump announced that the US will boycott the G20 summit in South Africa, criticizing the country’s treatment of white farmers and citing alleged abuses against Afrikaners, despite South Africa's denial of discrimination claims. The decision follows ongoing tensions and accusations from the Trump administration about South Africa's policies.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Warner Bros Discovery has rejected participating in a boycott of the Israeli film industry, citing policies against discrimination and emphasizing its commitment to inclusivity, following similar actions by Paramount amidst ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Julie Roys
Electronic artist Forrest Frank boycotted the 56th Dove Awards, citing a conviction against accepting awards for worship, which sparked controversy and discussions about the purpose of Christian awards and recognition. The event highlighted differing perspectives within the Christian music community about honoring faith and artistic achievement.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by HuffPost
Keira Knightley apologized for voicing a character in the new Harry Potter audiobooks amid fan boycotts over J.K. Rowling's transphobic remarks, with mixed reactions to her apology and ongoing debates among fans about supporting Rowling's work.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Keira Knightley, cast as Dolores Umbridge in the new Harry Potter audiobook series, responded to questions about the boycott of J.K. Rowling due to her views on trans issues, expressing a desire for mutual respect and understanding amidst ongoing debates.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by PinkNews
Keira Knightley was unaware of the boycott against the Harry Potter franchise due to JK Rowling's gender-critical views and expressed regret for her involvement, emphasizing the importance of respect amid differing opinions. Other actors involved in the upcoming Harry Potter projects have also faced mixed reactions from LGBTQ+ fans regarding their participation.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Keira Knightley was unaware of calls to boycott JK Rowling before joining the Harry Potter audiobook project and expressed hope for mutual respect amid differing opinions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Metro.co.uk
Elon Musk has urged his followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions over a new Transformers cartoon he criticizes for promoting 'woke gender identity propaganda,' specifically citing clips involving non-binary characters and pronoun discussions.