Is Verizon ethical?

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Reproductive care Confirmed

Verizon covers employee travel for abortions

Verizon Communications Inc. said its employee health programs cover travel expenses for out-of-state abortion care.

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bloomberg.com
Verizon Communications Inc., Kellogg Co. and Kraft Heinz Co. said their employee health programs cover travel expenses for out-of-state medical procedures such as abortions.

LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed

Verizon donates to anti-LGBTQ+ politicians

Verizon donated at least $559,762 to anti-LGBTQ politicians since 2021.

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popular.info
Verizon has donated at least $559,762 to anti-LGBTQ politicians since 2021
independent.co.uk
Forbes also listed six other corporations that it says have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to anti-LGBT politicians: Home Depot, General Electric, FedEx, UBS, Verizon, and Pfizer.

Ukraine & Russia Confirmed

Verizon expands calling relief to Ukraine

Verizon expands calling,texting,data relief to Ukraine and additional countries.

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finance.yahoo.com
Verizon expands calling/texting/data relief to Ukraine & additional countries
Verizon wireless customers can also help provide relief to those affected in Ukraine through a text to donate campaign with the following organizations:
finance.yahoo.com
NEW YORK, March 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon extended its relief efforts to help keep its customers connected during the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
In addition, Verizon is supporting organizations working on the ground in Ukraine and surrounding areas with a $750,000 donation to support crisis relief efforts.

Policing & prisons Confirmed

Verizon donates $20,000 to Maui Police Foundation

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finance.yahoo.com
Verizon donates $20,000 to Maui Police Foundation
Verizon's contribution to the Maui Police Foundation follows the company's previously announced support for organizations providing wildfire relief and recovery services in Maui, including a $100,000 donation to the Hawai`i Community Foundation's Maui Strong Fund and a $25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross LA Region (a sister organization to the Hawai`i Red Cross).