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Bank of America Finally Axes Rule that Sparked ‘Debanking’ of Conservative Religious Groups

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:20:00 -0400

Bank of America has finally scrapped a controversial rule that critics say had sparked the “debanking” of charities and businesses associated with conservative religious groups.

The ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: A Business and Human Rights Perspective

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:47:00 -0400

The International Court of Justice issued an Advisory Opinion holding that states are obliged under international law to prevent significant harm to the environment and regulate the conduct of private actors accordingly, irrespective of states being a party to treaties.

Trump Signs Multiple Education Executive Orders

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:43:00 -0400

On Wednesday, President Trump signed multiple executive orders aimed at eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in education.

Subjective Standards and the Weaponization of Bullying for Political Purposes

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:03:00 -0400

The Guardian reports the latest example of subjective standards being weaponized for political purpose in the resignation of Dominic Raab, who was known to be « robust » to his staff, leading managers across the board to prepare and be on their guard in their leadership positions as many leadership styles are being interpreted as « bullying ».

SEC Rules JPMorgan Chase Must Allow Shareholders to Consider Viewpoint Diversity Proposal

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:53:00 -0400

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ruled against JPMorgan Chase’s attempt to exclude a shareholder resolution on viewpoint diversity from its ballot for its annual shareholder meeting giving Chase shareholders the opportunity to vote on equal treatment of customers regardless of their religious and political beliefs.

Vatican Sets Criteria for Catholic Investors

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 08:48:00 -0500

The Vatican has released a 45 page pamphlet, published in several languages, to set out « faith-based measures for Catholic investors » pointing out 24 categories of investments that must be avoided including abortion, armaments, capital punishment, contraceptives, and pornography.

Meta Releases First Human Rights Report

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:02:00 -0400

Facebook owner Meta released its first annual human rights which covers due diligence performed in 2020 and 2021, including a summary of a controversial human rights impact assessment of India that Meta commissioned.

UN Influencing Investment Strategies through GFANZ and Race to Zero Campaign

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:33:00 -0400

Through its Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) and Race to Zero campaign, the United Nations is directly influencing the investment strategies, lending policies and business activities of many of the world’s largest companies and institutions.

Meta Platforms, Walt Disney Co and U.S. Companies will Cover Employees’ Abortion if Travel is Required

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:39:00 -0400

Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 ruling of Roe v Wade which gave women a constitutional right to an abortion, U.S. companies including Walt Disney Co and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc have announced that they will cover employees' expenses if they have to travel for abortion services.

New Index Grades 50 of the Largest U.S. Companies on their Support for First Amendment Rights

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:23:00 -0400

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) and Inspire Insight, a Christian financial analytics firm have quantified companies restriction of their employees’ freedoms of speech and religion by launching the 2022 Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index, ranking 50 of the largest U.S. companies according to whether their policies and actions supported or undermined Americans’ First Amendment rights.