evidence: The announcement follows previous Chick-fil-A attempts to stem ongoing backlash over its acknowledged support of anti-LGBTQ organizations. At one point, Exodus International and the Family Research Council were reportedly among the recipients of the chain’s contributions. [...] Since then, the company has tried to distance itself from Cathy’s comments, pledging publicly not to "have a political or social agenda." Chick-fil-A’s 2017 tax documents ― obtained by ThinkProgress in March ― told a different story, showing the company had donated $1.8 million to groups known to discriminate against LGBTQ people. [...] He continued: "In addition to refraining from financially supporting anti-LGBTQ organizations, Chick-fil-A still lacks policies to ensure safe workplaces for LGBTQ employees and should unequivocally speak out against the anti-LGBTQ reputation that their brand represents."