Amazon has restricted search results in the United Arab Emirates related to LGBTQ topics. Homosexuality is illegal in the UAE and Amazon was reportedly threatened with penalties by the government if it did not alter its results.
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As of Tuesday, March 22, Amazon is no longer a sponsor of the Seattle Pride parade. Seattle Pride rejects Amazon sponsorship citing the company’s donations to anti-LGBTQ causes and politicians as well as the company’s attempt to brand the parade.
Seattle Pride cut ties with Amazon on Tuesday, removing the company as sponsor of its Pride March. "Seattle Pride has decided to not partner with Amazon for the 2022 Seattle.