Tag: Southern Poverty Law Center

One of Tim Cook’s bigger mistakes: Overreacting to Charlottesville and handing $2+ million to the SPLC and ADL

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 11:45 amWednesday, April 22, 202619 Comments

As Tim Cook transitions out of the CEO role, we naturally look back at his long tenure at Apple — a period marked by extraordinary financial…

Apple-backed Southern Poverty Law Center wracked in turmoil, called a ‘con’ for ‘bilking gullible liberals’

Sunday, March 24, 2019 12:13 amMonday, January 6, 2025133 Comments

In August 2017, following the Charlottesville riots, Apple made a contribution of $1 million to the Southern Poverty Law Center…

At annual shareholders’ meeting, Apple CEO Tim Cook was questioned about privacy, politics, and new products

Friday, March 1, 2019 2:55 pmFriday, March 1, 201911 Comments

Should Apple have more ‘ideological diversity’ on its board?

Apple, J.P. Morgan under fire for donations to notorious Southern Poverty Law Center

Monday, August 28, 2017 12:23 pmMonday, August 28, 2017120 Comments

Corporate America will do almost anything to stay on the safe side of public opinion — at least as it’s defined by the media…

Apple blocks Apple Pay support on sites selling white nationalist apparel

Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:31 am104 Comments

The most valuable company in the world is taking a stand against websites selling apparel and paraphernalia from white nationalists and hate groups…

Apple CEO Tim Cook disagrees with Trump’s response to Charlottesville, donates $2 million to anti-hate organizations

Thursday, August 17, 2017 8:16 am201 Comments

Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook has joined a chorus of business leaders who have voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump…