As a liberal Democrat who works actively for progressive causes, I, too, can say that I care less (ok,that's a lie- I care a little bit) about the Anthropologie-GOP connection, as boycotts in the U.S. are hopelessly ineffective (work for policy changes, people) and usually just a way for people to feel superior to others while doing very little actual work for the causes they claim to celebrate. Not that that is the case for those of you who commented (I don't know you) but that has certainly been my experience.
Anthropologie requires that you be a careful shopper. Quality varies, it's true. That said, the store offers quite a lot for those of us on LIMITED BUDGETS (yes, s'true) who have had the same cheap, thrift store clothes for years and need just one or two pieces to brighten and add interest to our wardrobes. Every year I buy myself one carefully chosen item from Anthropologie and I have never been disappointed. This year it was a beautiful, long "Victorian" sweater with a somewhat Russian feel that has brought me through countless hours of teaching, as it can be simply wrapped around whatever is underneath. The knit-lace details are stunning, and I get compliments every day that I wear it. If you know that the knick-knacks/wooden doo-dads are dumb and over-the-top, stay away from them (I do) and search for the pieces that fit you beautifully, seem somewhat unique, and work with your wardrobe. Anthropologie has some great options. (And great sales)

Thanks Jazmine. I dig the sales racks at Anthropologie twice a month and I love them. Anyone who buys stuff without waiting for it to go on sale deserved the price gouging they get. Obviously no one on a serious budget can buy all their clothes there, and no one with a conscience should buy all their clothes new or at chain stores - whatever politics their owners espouse. But all my consignment shop basics look better with something cheerfully bohemian thrown in and the housewares are fun in small doses too.

I was searching for info about their door knobs and tumbled to this whine fest. Few people commenting on this website seem to do so without an ulterior motive. I just LOVE the touted 'liberal open mind'. It's a joke at best. What a liberal never gets is that they are exactly the same as a conservative, just as small-minded and just as serious about taking away others' freedom of choice. Liberal hate is much more obvious than conservative hate every day of the week, and literally twice on Sunday. And self-righteous people are so very boring- and so very dangerous- be they liberal or conservative. Get over yourselves, people.

I am so amazed by the contradictions expressed by some regarding the "political views" of the Anthropologie owners. I would be amused if it weren't so ridiculous and infuriating that a person's support of pro-life views is equated with taking AWAY someone's rights! "i find it vile that stores that cater to women and gay men would spend those folks's money to take their rights away." What about the right of these two groups to be BORN? Please wake up and notice the inconsistency in the term "right to choose". Choices (in nearly every case) were already made, and only one very small person's choice is being taken away.

I can't believe I am taking the time to comment on this.

Are these people looking into the political views of every business they patronize?