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by dumpsterdiver 595 days ago
Who should be upset? And about what specifically? U.S. companies supporting the U.S. military has never been a point of contention afaik.
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yunwal 595 days ago
“Never” is definitely an exaggeration

https://djmag.com/news/sxsw-cuts-ties-us-army-and-weapons-ma...

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dumpsterdiver 594 days ago
Oh right, we can’t forget about the massively popular “Squirrel Flower” movement (rolls eyes).
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yunwal 593 days ago
Sxsw has banned the defense industry from sponsoring the festival in 2025. It’s a pretty big festival.
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