Comic Book Publisher Ends Relationship With Vendor Over Marriage Equality

[William769]

Comic book publisher Oni Press has cut ties with its office supply vendor for its support of political organizations which have tried to block marriage equality.

On Tuesday independent comic book publisher Oni Press announced that the company will stop purchasing office and packaging materials from ULine due to their ties with Family-PAC, a political organization which has tried to block marriage equality in the state of Illinois.

In a statement signed by the company's staff, including its publisher Joe Nozemack and Editor in Chief James Lucas Jones, Oni said, "Everyone is entitled to their opinion and beliefs, but it is also up to us whether or not we choose to support them. We choose instead to support our readers, creators, and employees regardless of their gender identity, race, or sexual orientation which is why effective immediately, we are severing all ties with ULine and pursuing a relationship with a local vendor."

ULine is controlled by Richard Uihlein, who, according to Crain's Chicago Business, is one of Illinois's most prolific Republican contributors. He has contributed to Family-PAC, which targeted robocalls against proponents of marriage equality, like, Rep. Mike Smiddy, as well as the Illinois Family Institute, another state-wide conservative group.

http://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/geek/2014/04/09/comic-book-publisher-ends-relationship-vendor-over-marriage

Hit them where it hurts them the most. The wallet.

[Stargazer09]

1. They publish one of my favorite comics

I'm proud of them for standing against ULine.

[sheshe2]

2. Good for Oni Press!

And Good to see you William~

[William769]

4. Thanks.

I left the hospital yesterday, recuperating at home now.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

5. Heal well, heal deep. nt

[William769]

6. Thank you.

[sheshe2]

7. Be well my friend.

[William769]

12. Thank you sheshe

[malaise]

14. Get well soon

[William769]

15. Thank you.

[Sissyk]

18. What????

Hospital?

I sure hope you are okay, and that your recuperating is short.

[William769]

19. Thanks. But this is one of many visits.

[Sissyk]

20. I see.

We are here for you!

[starroute]

3. So has Cards Against Humanity

I'd never heard of the game (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cards_Against_Humanity) but my son mentioned that they'd also joined the boycott.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/133588-Cards-Against-Humanity-Drops-Box-Supplier-Over-Tea-Party-Affiliation

Cards Against Humanity creator Max Temkin has never been shy about his association with liberal politics, but today he publicly broke any business relationship with packing material company Uline Inc. over their CEO Richard Uihlein's status as the largest conservative donor in the State of Illinois. It's clear that Temkin, and by extension Cards Against Humanity, had simply overlooked Uline's affiliation with the far right, as he responded "THAT'S INSANE!" when confronted with some Uihlein's positions. Uline did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

[OriginalGeek]

8. It's a funny game but

NSFW or for children.

If you've ever played Apples to Apples it's gameplay similar to that.

[Zorra]

9. K&R nt

[Dustlawyer]

10. That Free Market can be a Bitch huh?

[They_Live]

11. Good for Oni Press.

I used to get stuff from U-Line as well, but not anymore.

[William769]

13. kick.

[11 Bravo]

16. Dumb ass conservatives who don't know the 1st Amendment from a hole in the ground ...

begin to whine in 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...

[Sissyk]

17. K&R

Good on them!

[blogslut]

21. I did not know that about ULine

Thanks for the info. I shall remove them from my "want" list.

[Cha]

22. Yes! mahalo William~