An open letter penned by conservative Disney employees asks the company to remain neutral on issues that have politicized the corporate culture, damaged morale and caused some employees to feel their days working at the Mouse House are numbered.
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Conservative Disney employees have “become invisible” and “increasingly uncomfortable” as the company actively promotes a progressive political agenda, according to the Disney Employees’ Open Letter in Favor of a Politically Neutral Disney.
The petition contends Disney fosters an “environment of fear” that any employee not holding a progressive viewpoint will be exposed and dismissed.
Progressive Disney employees have openly advocated for the company to punish workers who favor the Parental Rights in Education legislation, according to the petition.
They do this alongside thousands of other guests that might not have anything in common with them other than a shared love of Disney.”.
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