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One thing that is getting lost is that a handful of Senate Democrats who claim to be pro-choice are CHOOSING to allow abortion bans because they value the filibuster more than abortion rights — PolitiTweet.org

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Draft Overturning Roe v. Wade Quotes Infamous Witch Trial Judge With Long-Discredited Ideas on Rape https://t.co/8021DwWGqB — PolitiTweet.org

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Glad to see Josh is making productive use of his free time https://t.co/ONPEyRjg5Q — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JuddLegum: 1. Abortion rights for millions will evaporate because anti-abortion politicians have accumulated immense power at the state… — PolitiTweet.org

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16. PR WEEK: Zeno criticized for advising clients to keep quiet about abortion rights stand https://t.co/yYUlqgCIFe — PolitiTweet.org

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15. NEWSWEEK: Starbucks, Coca Cola, Netflix Told to Stay Mum on Abortion Rights: Report https://t.co/6p574AmQ0n — PolitiTweet.org

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14. AD AGE: EDELMAN UNIT ADVISES CLIENTS TO STAY SILENT ON ABORTION DEBATE, PER LEAKED AGENCY MEMO https://t.co/Y7eLOhpc1P — PolitiTweet.org

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13. @zenogroup also responded via their Twitter account: https://t.co/BzALXF6e0I — PolitiTweet.org

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12. Seigel says Zeno's email reflects that it takes "seriously our responsibility to help clients proactively navigate complex societal issues" but "does not accurately reflect Zeno’s position or the range of counsel that we are providing to clients" https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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11. UPDATE: @zenogroup CEO Barby Siegel responds to https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ's reporting. Siegel confirms the authenticity of the email and says "its intent was to counsel clients to be measured in their immediate response to a complex developing story." https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @emilybell: Strategic communications company to clients ‘abortion is a 50/50 issue’ …is it? Not what the polling says. This is how ‘norm… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @soledadobrien: The famous “Silence Is Best” model of courage. Gotta love it. — PolitiTweet.org

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10. If you have information about how PR firms or corporations are handling the repeal of Roe, please contact me. (DMs open, ask for Signal). For updates subscribe to the Popular Information newsletter It's free to sign up https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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9. If other PR firms, including @EdelmanPR, are doling out similar advice it may explain why so few corporations that publicly champion women's rights have spoken out about the expected repeal of Roe https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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8. Other clients of @Zenogroup include @kia, @AstraZeneca, @ATT, @ASICSamerica @MiracleGro, @pizzahut, @coronaextrausa, @Prudential, and @Lenovo https://t.co/JhoV1QDaTS contacted five @zenogroup executives for comment and none responded https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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@EdelmanPR 7. In a March 2021 statement posted to its corporate website, @zenogroup said that everyone must make "a commitment to a gender equal world" and that includes "speaking up in the face of inequality" "Notorious RBG shattered glass ceilings" https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz https://t.co/1GkSTBqoSF — PolitiTweet.org

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6. Zeno is a subsidiary of @EdelmanPR, the world's largest PR conglomerate. Zeno's private advice to clients sharply contrasts with Zeno's public-facing communications, which emphasize the importance of standing up for women's rights https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz https://t.co/4PkCkFzyrV — PolitiTweet.org

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5. In a section of Zeno's template to clients devoted to social media, the PR firm says companies should "not engage with direct questions about your company’s position" on abortion rights and "not respond to questions about where your company stands" https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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@CocaCola @netflix @Starbucks @zenogroup 4. Zeno warns corporations that inquiries from the media about reproductive rights should be ignored to avoid attracting attention: "[B]eing at the center is not advisable" https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz https://t.co/tAJP3qGxWv — PolitiTweet.org

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@CocaCola @netflix @Starbucks @zenogroup 3. The template email, drafted by a top Zeno executive, says abortion is "a textbook '50/50' issue" and a "no-win situation[] for companies." It says silence is best because any statement "will alienate at least 15 to 30 percent of their stakeholders" https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz https://t.co/QDgQMX41Ej — PolitiTweet.org

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@CocaCola @netflix @Starbucks 2. The firm, @zenogroup, created "a template email to share with client contacts." The template warns that the media "will look for corporations to take a stand" on the repeal of Roe Zeno recommends its clients stay silent https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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BREAKING: A massive PR firm that represents high-profile corporations like @CocaCola, @Netflix, & @Starbucks is privately advising its clients to avoid commenting on abortion rights, according to an internal email obtained by https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ 🧵 https://t.co/vzxuQPamgz — PolitiTweet.org

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8. In reporting out this piece, I was told to expect more statements in the coming days. We’ll see. In the meantime, if I’m missing anything please reach out. My DMs are open. I’m also interested in anything companies are saying internally. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @annehelen: Peloton very quiet on this one!! — PolitiTweet.org

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7. Ultimately, of course, statements only go so far. Corporations will play a meaningful role if the statements are paired with action. Will corporations continue to invest in states that are eliminating rights for half of their workforce? https://t.co/ovS3clmp0W — PolitiTweet.org

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6. We will be updating this piece with more statements when/if more corporations weigh in. Subscribe to the Popular Information newsletter for UPDATES and more accountability journalism It’s free to sign up https://t.co/2pHvuAogE0 — PolitiTweet.org

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5. Other than that, silence. The @BizRoundtable, which represents most of the nations top CEOs, says it doesn’t have a position on the issue. They are keeping their heads down and hoping to avoid controversy https://t.co/ovS3clmp0W — PolitiTweet.org

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4. @okcupid: “Roe v Wade being overturned in unacceptable.” https://t.co/ovS3clmp0W — PolitiTweet.org

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3. @Virgin: “[E]veryone should have the right to a safe abortion if they choose to have one. It’s a personal choice that no government should interfere with.” https://t.co/ovS3clmp0W — PolitiTweet.org

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2. @Levis: “Given what is at stake, business leaders need to make their voices heard and act to protect the health and well-being of our employees. That means protecting reproductive rights” https://t.co/ovS3clmp0W — PolitiTweet.org