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Anti-Sexual Violence Groups to Protest at Whole Foods CEO Commonwealth Club Event
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in New York City and Los Angeles. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) Call to Action: Tell Commonwealth Club to Cancel Whole Foods CEO Event
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in NYC and LA. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Anti-Sexual Violence Groups Tell Whole Foods CEO: "Get Real" at Philly Conference
An open letter from advocacy leaders asks: "Will Whole Foods CEO 'Get Real' About Sexual Assault Awareness Month?" John Mackey to lead "Get Real" session at Conscious Capitalism 2017 conference in Philadelphia, April 18-20 Read More
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Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) Tells Commonwealth Club: Cancel Whole Foods CEO Appearance
The New York Times first reported Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's association with spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Times reported Gafni describing one of his accusers: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." The Washington Post reported on protests at Whole Foods stores in NYC and LA. Mackey issued a statement of loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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Anti-Sexual Violence Groups Urge Publisher to Cancel Whole Foods CEO Book Release
Advocacy leaders have called for Whole Foods CEO John Mackey to disavow spiritual leader Marc Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The New York Times reported Gafni describing one of his alleged victims: "She was 14 going on 35, and I never forced her." Read More
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Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) to Join Protesters at Whole Foods CEO Speech
Nonprofit Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR) is joining advocacy groups to lead a protest at Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's San Francisco speech. Advocates urge Mackey to disavow spiritual leader, former rabbi, alleged sex abuser Marc Gafni. The NY Times first reported Mackey's affiliation with Gafni. Mackey is the scheduled keynote speaker at a Conscious Capitalism Bay Area Conference. Read More
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Advocacy Groups to Protest at Whole Foods CEO Speech, Urge "Sexual Violence Accountability"
Advocacy groups are organizing a protest at a speech by Whole Foods CEO John Mackey in San Francisco. Leaders urge Mackey to disavow spiritual teacher Marc Gafni. The New York Times reported Mackey's association with Gafni, a former rabbi accused of sexual abuse. The Washington Post reported previous protests at Whole Foods stores in New York City and Los Angeles. Mackey declared loyalty to Gafni. Read More
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