Your Pumpkin Spiced Latte Tastes like Tangy Terrorism

I’ve stopped buying from any Starbucks-owned brand. I always enjoyed their iced coffees as well as their food items but I found alternative options at other chains and smaller coffee shops.

Last October, Starbucks Workers United and Starbucks sued each other over a social media post from the union stating, “Solidarity with Palestine!” Starbucks initially filed for improperly using the brand’s name and logo, as well as lost business from the union’s stance on the conflict. Workers United countered, arguing that other unions had used their related company’s name in the past.

This incident comes soon after now-debunked rumors that Starbucks was directly funding the Israeli military during their occupation and attack on Palestine. Leading to outcry and backlash against the company.

But Starbucks isn’t funding anything directly, so why should I care? There is a genocide in Gaza. Instead of showing support or even simply ignoring one social media post, they decided to sue their union — while still locked in a legal battle and receiving flack for alleged union-busting.

The more money you spend at this company, the more you are making their actions okay. Starbucks trying to separate themselves from their union worker’s opinions is an understandable mindset, but doing it by suing is honestly taking it too far. Your money is funding their decisions and actions.

When speaking with Josephine De Cataldo, a junior at Elmhurst University, she expressed her agreement:

“I used to drink from Starbucks but now because of all the protests I stopped going. I found other coffee places which taste better. I understand that if it’s only me I won’t be making a big difference, but if there are more of us then some positive change could be made.”

I don’t mean to push; your actions are your own, and make whatever choice you want. No Judgment.

Starbucks continues its business as usual, coming out with its popular seasonal-themed drinks. All in all, the money you are spending at Starbucks is funding their actions: dividing their workers and attacking the union, which is simply trying to serve the company fairly.