Impactivize Corporate Pushback Tracker™
Impactivize is tracking a list of companies facing “anti-white” discrimination claims and pushing back with comments or refusal to comply.
Northwestern Mutual
Company Inclusion Statement: “Strengthening Our Culture of Belonging: Our long-term success is built on a vibrant and inclusive environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive… 83% of our advisors say their office encourages and advocates for a diversity of backgrounds, talents, and perspectives. This reinforces our belief that inclusion drives better outcomes for clients, teams, and communities.” https://opportunities.northwesternmutual.com/blog/our-commitment-to-creating-a-better-tomorrow
Attack
“The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a subpoena Nov. 20 against the Milwaukee-based financial services company regarding a complaint from [a white man] Mark McNulty, who claims he was passed over for a promotion.” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Company Response
“While the EEOC has made no finding that Northwestern Mutual has violated the law, the commission has since expanded the scope of its inquiry beyond the individual claim in a manner that we believe represents an unwarranted overreach, so we have objected to its broader inquiry. We remain confident in our practices and strongly dispute the merits of the original claim, as well as any question about our broader employee policies.”
Company: Penguin Random House
Company Inclusion Statement: “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We seek to bring people together by amplifying storytelling and diverse voices, not only in the books and in the authors we publish, but also within our company, by ensuring an equitable and inclusive home where all are welcome and where every person is empowered to be themselves and to share their perspectives. https://social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-commitments/diversity-equity-inclusion/
Attack
A legal group founded by Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller filed a complaint December 16, 2025, against publishing giant Penguin Random House over DEI programs. In a letter to EEOC chief Andrea Lucas, America First Legal, the group cofounded by Miller, alleges the publishing giant’s DEI programs spur discrimination against white men and calls for investigation.
Company Response
“A spokesperson for PRH denied that the publisher’s DEI policies run afoul of any laws. ‘Penguin Random House maintains a strict policy prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of race, sex, or any other protected characteristic,’ the spokesperson said. ‘We are proud of our talented team of professionals and are confident that our employment practices comply with all applicable laws.’” Publisher’s Weekly
Company: Bausch + Lomb
Company Inclusion Statement: “Bausch + Lomb believes that our success as a company depends on the commitment, talents, and actions of our employees. We want to provide an environment that is conducive to innovation and creativity. Therefore, we are dedicated to advancing diversity and inclusion, open and honest communications, recognition and advancement based on performance and a safe and healthy workplace.” https://ir.bausch.com/sites/bauschhealth-ir/files/bausch-health/governance/bl-code-of-conduct-final.pdf
Attack
“This week, a money manager at Carl Icahn’s investment firm,” represented by Stephen Miller-cofounded legal group, “sued Bausch + Lomb Corp. and his employer, alleging he was denied a board seat because he is White – the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging ‘reverse discrimination.’” USA Today
Company Response
Currently, no comment.
Company: Los Angeles Dodgers and ownership group Guggenheim Partners
Company Inclusion Statement: “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Our mission is to create a culture where diverse voices and experiences are valued, our people feel empowered by their connections to each other, and the Team and all employees feel they can succeed.” https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/community/diversity-equity-inclusion
Attack
“A group backed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has filed a federal complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.” https://www.axios.com/2025/07/02/stephen-miller-sues-dei-dodgers-america-first-legal
Company Response
Currently, no comment.
Company: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
Company Inclusion Statement: “Four pillars make up our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy: Community, Training & Development, Talent & Opportunity and Accountability & Responsibility. The goal for all our DEI initiatives is to create fans for life. Whether you work here, interview with us, join us for a game, we want to you to see yourself represented here.”
Attack
“A legal group co-founded by Stephen Miller filed a federal complaint on [December 9, 2025] against the National Football League (NFL)’s San Francisco 49ers over their DEI programs. In a letter to EEOC chief Andrea Lucas, America First Legal (AFL), a nonprofit co-founded by Miller, called for investigation into discrimination arising from the team’s DEI initiatives (diversity, equity and inclusion). The complaint names 49ers’ Head Coach Kyle Shanahan, and AFL’s press release says of the organization: ‘merit is apparently tossed aside for woke ideology.” https://www.impactivize.org/impactivizereporting/a-legal-group-founded-by-stephen-miller-filed-a-federal-complaint-on-tuesday-against-the-national-football-league-nfls-san-francisco-49ers-over-their-dei-programs/
Company Response
Currently, no comment.