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Michael Hiltzik

Michael Hiltzik: A spineless Walgreens bows down to antiabortion crusaders

There has long been reason to question whether, despite its pledges to do the right thing, corporate America will stand up for environmental, social and democratic principles.

Here comes Walgreens to extinguish any doubt.

Last week, the giant pharmacy chain stated that it won't distribute or ship a drug used for medication abortions in at least 21 red states, including at least four where abortions remain legal.

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