(TheHRC announcedhours later that it was refusing to accept Disney’s donation.)
And we were hopeful that our longstanding relationships with those lawmakers would enable us to achieve a better outcome.
But, despite weeks of effort, we were ultimately unsuccessful."
Disney CEO Bob Chapek.Jacqueline Nell/Getty Images. Inset: Patrick T. Fallon/Getty Images
Silence is complicity," Pushaw tweeted.
“This is how it works, Democrats, and I didn’t make the rules.”
It has also spawned similar bills in America, including one filed this week in Georgia.
But it was merely the first step."
This should be the beginning of Disney’s advocacy efforts rather than the end."
For nearly a century, Disney has been a unifying force that brings people together.
We are determined that it remains a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect."
That drew even more criticism.
Many Disney employees have since spoken out against the company for its apparent inaction.
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger tweeted that he stands with the president.
“If passed, this bill will put vulnerable, young LGBTQ people in jeopardy,” Iger wrote.
“But we are committed to supporting the community going forward.”
