Boycotts

D.C. 07/17/20, 01:05

A presidential vote of confidence in a food business, viciously attacked by Democrats and mainstream media, was trashed by a television journalist. The brother of Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has criticized the Oval Office for standing up for Goya Foods after the New York City manufacturer's President, Robert Unanue, ...

New York 07/13/20, 01:44

Opponents of the Trump administration, who targeted a New York City manufacturer because its boss showed gratitude toward the president, achieved the opposite of what they were intending. Anti-Trump activists recently boycotted Goya Foods products because the company's chief refuses to apologize for speaking highly of President Donald Trump at a ...

Football 06/15/20, 04:52

National pastimes will lose the president's spectatorship, if activist players are allowed to protest against police brutality and prejudice against those belonging to another race during games. The Trump administration is tired of demonstrators using competitive sports, such as U.S. Soccer and the NFL, as a platform to express disapproval of ...

U.S. 06/23/19, 13:41

The Oregon Senate was again unable to conduct business because of a Republican boycott of the Legislature over major climate change legislation. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports Senate President Peter Courtney announced a lack of quorum Sunday. Senate President Peter Courtney, a Democrat, adjourned the session without a quorum until Monday at 10 a.m. ...

U.S. 06/07/19, 11:19

The Latest on University of Alabama decision to return record donation (all times local):11:15 a.m.The University of Alabama law school no longer bears the name of a donor who called for a boycott after the state passed a hardline anti-abortion law.University of Alabama School of Law sign is seen after ...

U.S. 06/06/19, 14:11

When philanthropist Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. pledged a record $26.5 million to the University of Alabama in September, the institution showered him with praise, lauding his generosity, describing him as a "special person" and renaming the law school in his honor. That relationship quickly soured. On Friday, Alabama's board of trustees ...

Europe 05/17/19, 10:08

German lawmakers on Friday approved a resolution denouncing the Boycott, Divest and Sanctions movement against Israel, describing its methods as anti-Semitic and reminiscent of Nazi-era calls to boycott Jews.The motion called on the German government not to support events organized by BDS or other groups that actively pursue its aims, ...

Entertainment 05/14/19, 07:35

Pop star Madonna has rejected calls for her to boycott this year's Eurovision song contest in Israel, saying she will "never stop playing music to suit someone's political agenda." Madonna issued a statement on Tuesday, ahead of her expected arrival in Tel Aviv for a performance at the Eurovision event. Madonna said ...

Tech 05/02/19, 14:22

Israel on Thursday said it has uncovered a network of bots and fake Twitter accounts urging a boycott of the upcoming Israeli-hosted Eurovision song contest.Israel's Ministry of Strategic Affairs said the Palestinian-led movement that promotes boycotts against Israel is behind the effort.Twitter confirmed it suspended "a small network of accounts" ...

Sports 05/02/19, 10:14

Unhappy with the status quo, more than 200 of the world's top female hockey players declared Thursday they will not compete in North America next season in a dramatic attempt to establish a single, economically viable professional league.The players announced their decision in a joint statement released to The Associated ...

Europe 04/27/19, 16:00

A lantern carrying a flame lit in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulcher Church has been welcomed to Greece with honors reserved for visiting heads of state on the eve of Orthodox Easter. But a senior cleric boycotted the ceremony, miffed that the holy flame wasn't arriving at the airport within his territorial jurisdiction. Metropolitan ...

Politics 04/23/19, 12:39

The White House says Trump administration officials will not be attending this year's annual White House Correspondents' Associated Dinner, following the president's decision to boycott the event. President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that he would be skipping the dinner for the third year in a row, telling reporters it ...

Soccer 04/20/19, 07:18

Footballers in England boycotting social media in a protest against racism were targeted with abuse about the 24-hour campaign.Talks with the social media companies are now being urgently sought by the Professional Footballers Association, which coordinated the "Enough" campaign to demand a crackdown on racism by the platforms.There was silence ...

Soccer 04/18/19, 11:02

Soccer players in England are backing a 24-hour boycott of social media to demand a crackdown on racial abuse on the platforms.Following a series of high-profile cases, the Professional Footballers' Association has gathered support from players to stay off Twitter, Facebook and Instagram from 9 a.m. Friday until 9 a.m. ...

Europe 04/12/19, 08:40

Jewish, Serb, anti-fascist and Roma groups came together Friday to commemorate the victims of a World War II death camp in Croatia, boycotting upcoming official ceremonies for the fourth year in a row over what they say is government inaction over neo-Nazi sentiments in the country.Hundreds gathered in silence at ...

Asia & Pacific 02/24/19, 14:35

Three rebels, a counterinsurgency police officer and an army soldier were killed during a gunbattle in Kashmir on Sunday, officials said, as shops and businesses shut down to protest a sweeping and ongoing crackdown against activists seeking the end of Indian rule in the disputed region.The fighting triggered large anti-India ...

Business 02/21/19, 19:49

Several companies, including AT&T and Nestle, are pulling advertisements from YouTube over concerns about inappropriate comments on videos of children.A video from a popular YouTuber and a report from Wired showed that pedophiles have made unseemly comments on innocuous videos of kids. The comments reportedly included timestamps that showed where ...

World 02/21/19, 00:10

The daughter of a Chinese Communist Party veteran boycotted his funeral Wednesday, calling it an improper tribute to a man who once worked for Mao Zedong but later became a fierce critic of the regime.Li Rui's memorial was held at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery, where many high-ranking former officials are ...

New York 02/11/19, 12:58

Fashion collaborator Daniel "Dapper Dan" Day is seeking accountability as other celebrities call for boycotts of Gucci after the fashion house apologized for producing a sweater that was compared to blackface.The Harlem-based designer posted on Instagram Sunday "there is no excuse or apology that can erase this kind of insult."Day ...

Entertainment 02/08/19, 11:53

Director Spike Lee says he will no longer wear Gucci or Prada until the brands hire some black designers, following a pair of blackface fashion fails.Lee said on Instagram Friday that "It's Obvious To Da Peoples That They Don't Have A Clue When It Comes To Racist, Blackface Hateful Imagery. ...