Walmart, Costco Pressured by Faith Groups Over Abortion Pill
- Religious investors sent letters to several US retail chains
- Effort is part of broader anti-abortion push by conservatives
The pressure from faith-based groups against the abortion drug is part of a broader effort by conservative groups to push back against progressive investors in areas that include environmental activism, diversity and LGBTQ initiatives.
Photographer: Victor J. Blue/BloombergA group of faith-based investors are warning some of the largest US retailers including Costco Wholesale Corp. and Walmart Inc. against selling the abortion pill mifepristone.
Companies offering the drug risk reputation and legal repercussions, according to an Aug. 2 letter sent to chief executive officers at the two retail giants, as well as Kroger Co., Albertsons Co. and medical distribution company McKesson Corp. The group said 6,000 Costco customers have signed a petition saying they will cancel their membership if the retailer starts selling the pills.