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Israel & Palestine Allegation

Patagonia is accused of bullying pro-Palestinian advocacy

Patagonia is accused of bullying and erasing a pro-Palestinian advocate through a lawsuit.

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them.us
Pattie Gonia: Patagonia Is Trying to “Bully” and “Erase” Her With Lawsuit | Them

Reproductive care Confirmed

Patagonia pays for employee travel lodging and food

Patagonia will pay for travel lodging and food for staff on its healthcare plans.

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huffpost.com
Patagonia will pay for travel, lodging, and food for staff on its healthcare plans.

Political spending Confirmed

Patagonia endorses political candidates

Patagonia endorsements political candidates for the first time in its history.

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qz.com
For the first time in its history, hippie favorite Patagonia is endorsing political candidates
channel3000.com
It’s the first time Patagonia has made political endorsements.
wral.com
It's the first time Patagonia has made political endorsements.
yahoo.com
Patagonia's Official Endorsement of Two Senate Candidates Is a First for the Company

Political spending Allegation

Patagonia is accused of lying about Trump stealing public lands

Patagonia is accused of lying after claiming Trump stole public lands by shrinking Bears Ears and another Utah monument.

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sg.finance.yahoo.com
The company also sparred with Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who accused Patagonia of lying after it claimed on its website that Trump "stole" public lands by shrinking Bears Ears and another monument in Utah.

Elections & voting Confirmed

Ryan Gellert said voting access is under threat

Patagonia’s CEO Ryan Gellert said lawmakers in Georgia and other states are making it harder for voters to cast ballots.

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independent.co.uk
Patagonia’s CEO, Ryan Gellert, said on Tuesday “that instead of celebrating democracy in action, a group of lawmakers in Georgia and states across America are doing everything in their power to make it harder for their constituents to vote”.

Health policy Confirmed

Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert opposes roadless rule rollback

Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert publicly opposes the Trump administration's proposal to overturn the "Roadless Rule," urging the public to comment before the deadline this Friday.

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yahoo.com
Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert publicly opposes the Trump administration's proposal to overturn the "Roadless Rule," urging the public to comment before the deadline this Friday.