However, liberals might not be completely happy, as Publix is not only cutting off political contributions to pro-gun candidate Putnam, but to
all political causes. For example, Publix has given large sums of money to YWCA–USA, which is a member of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV). CSGV opposes “Stand Your Ground” laws and opposes concealed carry. YWCA–USA also supports same-sex marriage.
YWCA used to be the acronym for Young Women’s Christian Association, but it dropped “Christian” from its name in 2011, after 156 years, because “it no longer stands for who we are.”
In addition to supporting YWCA, Publix contributes to chapters of the United Way that fund Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest supporter of abortion. Publix also gives to the organization Susan G. Komen, which funds Planned Parenthood.