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Netflix’s Laid-Off Workers Rail Against ‘Tailspinning’ Company, Say Diversity Not a Real Priority

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Netflix spent years touting identity-focused content and social channels like Strong Black Lead. Its laid-off employees say that was just window dressing.

Laura Bradley 

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Ricky Gervais’ transphobic Netflix special might be stirring up controversy, but its release should surprise absolutely no one.

After several controversies surrounding anti-trans programming, especially Dave

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Laura Bradley

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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