NO WAY

Just learned of three stores — one I’ve shopped in the past — whose earnings, at least in part, went to anti-GLBT candidates and to support California’s discriminatory Proposition 8: Urban Outfitter, Free People, and Anthropologie. All are owned by a one-time lefty and currently avowed right-wing capitalist named Richard Hayne.

From Wikipedia:

Richard Hayne is the president of Urban Outfitters, a chain of clothing retailers. At a net worth of $1.8 billion, Hayne is the #262 richest person in the U.S. according to the 2008 Forbes 400 list, a ranking of the 400 richest Americans by net worth. … He founded Urban Outfitters, Inc. in 1970. … Today, the company operates over 200 stores under three brands: Urban Outfitters, Free People, and Anthropologie.



Ironically, the liberal tone of Free People and Urban Outfitters is a reflection of his more liberal early roots. However, Richard Hayne is one of the most conservative billionaires in America. Donating millions of dollars a year to anti-gay rights [legislators]. He was also a staunch supporter of California’s Proposition 8, which passed in November of 2008 taking away the marriage rights of same-sex couples.

These shops — and Mr. Hayne — do not deserve your support! If you are an equality seeker, surely you don’t want them using your money to fund your own legal diminishment and stigmatization.

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Urban outfitters actually yanked this t-shirt from their shelves within 10 days of its release, citing "bad press" as the reason. rolls eyes**

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I found this on another blog after my girlfriend told me about it. Urban Outtfitters used to be my favorite store and while it will pain me to give it up (literally 1/3 of my closet is from urban outfitters), it pains me more knowing that I don't have the same rights as everyone else just because of my sexual orientation. I will NOT give them anymore of my money and I would hope that you wouldn't either. It really is disheartening to live in a country where my relationship isn't considered equal to others. Target also supports prop 8. I told my mom not to shop there and she agreed lol. Some people may say that I'm making this into a bigger deal than it needs to be (including my girlfriend ((IRONICALLY)) and my best friend, Kevin) but I absolutely disagree and refuse to let this go. EVERYONE IS EQUAL. And everyone deserves to be treated accordingly. PERIOD. And too many of us keep quiet because we feel like we will have no affect but if everyone stands together (gay or straight), they have to do something! Even if you aren't gay I really hope that you would put yourself in our shoes and think about how unbelievable and ridiculous these laws are.