Judd Legum

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@Toyota @virginiafoxx @CliffBentz @RepAlexMooney @RepBarryMoore @RepChuck (HT to @citizenwillis for the last two @Toyota donations) Over the next few days, new FEC filings will reveal what corporate PACs have been up to this year. Sign up to the newsletter for updates and accountability journalism. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @Toyota, which after 1/6 said it would be "assessing our future PAC criteria," has donated to 5 members who voted to overturn the election in 2021: @virginiafoxx (1K) @CliffBentz (1K) @RepAlexMooney (1K) @RepBarryMoore (1K) @RepChuck (2K) — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @equalitync: "Being silent for the sake of your business interests is detrimental to North Carolina." @kendrarjohnson @JuddLegum https… — PolitiTweet.org

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@DukeEnergy @BlueCrossNC @McGuireWoodsLLP @UnitedHealthGrp @TruistNews @CharterNewsroom @RAI_News @AnthemBCBS… https://t.co/Br6G0WD3tN — PolitiTweet.org

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3. Full list of top corporate donors to the sponsors of S514, a draconian anti-trans bill in the North Carolina legislature (2018 to present) We contacted 36 companies, 5 responded, none said they opposed the bill For updates, sign up for the newsletter https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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@truist @TruistNews Sorry Nathan! I'd like to clarify for the record that, as far as I know, you have not donated recently to Virginia Foxx! — PolitiTweet.org

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@DukeEnergy @BlueCrossNC @McGuireWoodsLLP @UnitedHealthGrp @TruistNews @CharterNewsroom 2. Top corporate donors to the sponsors of S514, a draconian anti-trans bill in the North Carolina legislature (con't): Reynolds America (@rai_news) (15K) @AnthemBCBS (12K) @Centene (11K) @WellsFargo (10K) @Nationwide (10K) @ATT (9K) @DominionEnergy (9K) https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Top corporate donors to the sponsors of S514, a draconian anti-trans bill in the North Carolina legislature (2018-present) @DukeEnergy (75K) @BlueCrossNC (36K) @McGuireWoodsLLP (26K) @UnitedHealthGrp (25K) @TruistNews (24K) @CharterNewsroom (17K) https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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"Will Smith and the director Antoine Fuqua said on Monday that they were pulling their upcoming film production “Emancipation” out of Georgia because of the state’s new voting law" https://t.co/pFMQESDqHp — PolitiTweet.org

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*It's @TruistNews who donated to @virginiafoxx — PolitiTweet.org

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We will learn more about what various corporations have been up to this year in the next few days. Sign up for the newsletter for updates and accountability journalism https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo — PolitiTweet.org

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After 1/6, @Truist said it was "carefully reviewing our political engagement practices to assure that Truist exclusively supports candidates who advance unity and democracy" @virginiafoxx, who voted to overturn the election on 1/6, received $2500 from @Truist on 3/25. — PolitiTweet.org

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@Toyota @virginiafoxx In 2021, @Toyota has contributed to at least three members of Congress who voted to overturn the election on 1/6: @virginiafoxx (1K) @CliffBentz (1K) @RepAlexMooney (1K) — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @Toyota, which after 1/6 said it would be "assessing our future PAC criteria," donated $1000 to @virginiafoxx, who objected to the certification of the Electoral College, on 3/22, according to a new FEC filing — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TravisFain: Good breakdown here on corporate $$ flowing to #ncga senators on transgender bill. Problem for these companies: These are k… — PolitiTweet.org

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10. This is a list of the top corporate donors to the sponsors of one of the most extreme anti-trans bills in the country. For updates and accountability journalism, sign up for the newsletter. https://t.co/TfpCItdVSo https://t.co/DUtyORwBOn — PolitiTweet.org

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9. @AmericanAir, which has donated 3K to the sponsors of S514, said that it has "a longstanding and unwavering commitment to standing up for LGBTQ rights" and is "reviewing the newly introduced legislation." https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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8. In response to a request for comment, @BlueCrossNC appeared to criticized S514's goals, but stopped short of explicitly opposing the bill. https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK https://t.co/lJ8VtvMcPk — PolitiTweet.org

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7. S514 not only runs counter to @BlueCrossNC's stated values, but also its stated views on hormone therapy as essential medical care, in certain circumstances for adults and minors. https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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6. Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina (@BlueCrossNC) claims it has a "fearless culture" that supports "LGBTQ+, diversity, and inclusion." In the last 3 years, @BlueCrossNC donated $35,900 to the sponsors of North Carolina's anti-trans bill. https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK https://t.co/me9sH4nMqr — PolitiTweet.org

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5. In response to a request for comment, @DukeEnergy told https://t.co/Gl6evXRDcZ that it is "firmly committed to supporting diversity" but "do not always agree" with the legislators it supports. Duke Energy says its "primary focus" is North Carolina's "clean energy transition" https://t.co/Kzb5qDVKxt — PolitiTweet.org

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4. @DukeEnergy holds themselves out as ardent supporters of LGBTQ rights. "Duke Energy talks the talk and walks the walk" Over the last 3 years, Duke Energy donated $75,200 to the sponsors of this anti-trans bill, making it the top corporate donor https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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3. S514 would also create a surveillance state in North Carolina schools, requiring teachers to report any students who demonstrate "gender nonconformity" to their parents Teachers that fail to do so will be subject to professional "discipline." https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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2. The bill, S514, bans anyone under the age of 21 from receiving gender-affirming treatment, including reversible hormone therapy. This means it targets minors and adults. And it would require doctors to terminate therapy in the middle of treatment. https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Seven members of the North Carolina Senate have introduced draconian anti-trans legislation targeting children, adults, and medical professionals. These legislators are backed by corporations that purport to be champions of LGBTQ rights and equality https://t.co/LAwveMn9iK — PolitiTweet.org

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@joshsternberg Yes, audience growth is difficult. If you build it, they will not come. Nor does everyone want to be bothered with it. — PolitiTweet.org

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@joshsternberg Ben would easily make his advance back on Substack though. He already has a large email list. He’s been building it for years! — PolitiTweet.org

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I've asked @exxonmobil if it will donate to Bentz (or the other objectors) in the future or if it requested a refund from Bentz after 1/6. I will let you know if I hear back. — PolitiTweet.org

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UPDATE: @exxonmobil notes that, per its own FEC filing, the check was sent to @CliffBentz, who objected to certifying the Electoral College, on 12/15/20. It was cashed by Bentz on 1/14/21. — PolitiTweet.org

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"More than a hundred corporate executives hold call to discuss halting donations and investments to fight controversial voting bills" https://t.co/O3uMgjMQuf — PolitiTweet.org