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Israel & Palestine Allegation

Oracle is accused of terminating employee for Palestinian watermelon logo

Oracle is accused of terminating an employee for creating and sharing a Palestinian Oracle logo on a watermelon symbol in a Slack channel and on social media.

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theintercept.com
According to multiple Oracle staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their livelihoods, one employee was terminated for allegedly violating the company’s branding and Slack policies after they created a combined Palestinian Oracle logo on a watermelon — a symbol of Palestinian solidarity — that was posted in a Slack channel and put on social media.
business-humanrights.org
According to multiple Oracle staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their livelihoods, one employee was terminated for allegedly violating the company’s branding and Slack policies after they created a combined Palestinian Oracle logo on a watermelon — a symbol of Palestinian solidarity — that was posted in a Slack channel and put on social media.
business-humanrights.org
According to multiple Oracle staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect their livelihoods, one employee was terminated for allegedly violating the company’s branding and Slack policies after they created a combined Palestinian Oracle logo on a watermelon — a symbol of Palestinian solidarity — that was posted in a Slack channel and put on social media.
Catz also demanded the inscription “Oracle Stands with Israel” be displayed on all the company’s screens, in more than 180 countries.

Reproductive care Confirmed

Oracle adds abortion travel reimbursement

Oracle quietly added benefits to cover employee travel for abortion care.

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finance.yahoo.com
Oracle, which in December 2020 moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas, from Redwood City, California, hasn't said anything publicly about the ruling.
(Bloomberg) -- Oracle Corp., one of the largest US tech employers, has strengthened worker benefits for abortion access while remaining publicly silent on the issue.
Oracle Quietly Adds Abortion Travel Reimbursement Benefits
bloomberg.com
Oracle Quietly Adds Abortion Travel Reimbursement Benefits - Bloomberg
Oracle Quietly Adds Abortion Travel Reimbursement Benefits - Bloomberg Oracle Corp., one of the largest US tech employers, has strengthened worker benefits for abortion access while remaining publicly silent on the issue. The company has updated its health benefits policy to include a lifetime maximum reimbursement of $10,000 for travel and lodging for “legal abortions,” according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.
Oracle Corp., one of the largest US tech employers, has strengthened worker benefits for abortion access while remaining publicly silent on the issue. The company has updated its health benefits policy to include a lifetime maximum reimbursement of $10,000 for travel and lodging for “legal abortions,” according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.

Political spending Confirmed

Oracle boss hosts Trump fundraiser

Oracle's boss hosted a Trump fundraiser, leaving employees dismayed.

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vip-stage.washingtonexaminer.com
'A slap in the face': Oracle employees dismayed over Trump fundraiser hosted by boss

Israel & Palestine Confirmed

Oracle donates $1 million to Magen David Adom

Oracle donated $1 million to Magen David Adom since the outbreak of the war.

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timesofisrael.com
Since the outbreak of the war, Oracle, which has been active in Israel for more than 20 years, has made a donation of $1 million to Magen David Adom.
timesofisrael.com
US tech giant Oracle, which has been active in Israel for more than 20 years, announced earlier this week a donation of $1 million to Magen David Adom.

Immigration Confirmed

Oracle has government database contracts with NSA and DHS

Oracle holds government contracts to provide database systems for agencies including the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

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theintercept.com
Oracle, a company named after the Central Intelligence Agency project codename that birthed the firm in 1977, has extensive government contracts to provide database systems for a range of expansive law enforcement and surveillance-related government agencies, including the National Security Agency; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Department of Homeland Security.

Political spending Confirmed

Clayton Magouyrk donates $2500 to Martin Heinrich

Clayton Magouyrk contributed $2,500 to Martin Heinrich for Senate on 2026-06-07.

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Manufacturing Confirmed

Oracle stood up first buildings in Abilene

Oracle stood up the first couple of buildings at Abilene late last year.

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cnbc.com
Oracle stood up the first couple of buildings at Abilene late last year, Magouyrk said.

Policing & prisons Confirmed

Oracle presents $10,400 to Chief Kent

Oracle's building site manager Kathy Juliano presented a $10,400 check to Chief Michael Kent on behalf of Oracle USA Community Partners Corporate Citizen Organization.

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patch.com
Building site manager Kathy Juliano representing Oracle USA Community Partners Corporate Citizen Organization presented Chief Michael Kent with a check totaling $10,400.

Political spending Confirmed

Lawrence Ellison donates $2400 to Lofgren for Congress

Lawrence Ellison contributed $2,400 to Lofgren for Congress on August 18, 2010.

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Political spending Confirmed

Oracle contributes $12,400 to Democratic governor candidate

Oracle contributed $12,400 to Haaland, the Democratic nominee for governor.

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yahoo.com
Oracle, one of the companies involved with Project Jupiter, contributed $12,400 to Haaland, the Democratic nominee for governor, according to campaign finance filings released Monday.