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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Inga Parkel

Starbucks throws barista who ‘refused’ to write Charlie Kirk’s name under the bus with policy statement

Starbucks has issued a statement clarifying its company policy after an employee “refused” a customer’s request to write Charlie Kirk’s name on their cup.

The murder of 31-year-old Kirk, a right-wing political activist, on September 10 has further polarized an already divided nation and sparked fierce debate about free speech across the country.

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