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YETI Faces Conservative Backlash Over Canceled Mug Order

The Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women accuses YETI of rejecting their order due to the word 'conservative,' reigniting debates over corporate neutrality and political bias.

YETI coolers are displayed at an REI store in Berkeley, California on May 9, 2024.
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Overview

  • YETI canceled a mug order from the Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, citing its policy against customizing products with political text or logos.
  • The nonprofit claims the cancellation was due to the inclusion of the phrase 'conservative women,' which YETI deemed political, despite fulfilling a similar order last year without issue.
  • The Clare Boothe Luce Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, asserts its legal status as nonpolitical and has accused YETI of engaging in 'cancel culture.'
  • The incident has drawn criticism from conservatives on social media, with some calling for a boycott of YETI products.
  • This controversy echoes a 2018 backlash against YETI when it severed ties with the NRA, highlighting ongoing tensions between the company and conservative groups.