BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — After months of pressure from a Boise-area investment firm that offers its customers “biblically responsible” portfolios, Costco has decided not to sell mifepristone, a pill used for abortions and miscarriage management.

Costco’s decision was due to a lack of customer demand for the drug, rather than pressure from investors, a company spokesperson told the Statesman in an email.

“Our position at this time not to sell mifepristone, which has not changed, is based on the lack of demand from our members and other patients, who we understand generally have the drug dispensed by their medical providers,“ the spokesperson said.

Still, Inspire viewed the grocery giant’s decision as a “massive win,” its CEO, Robert Netzly, told the Idaho Statesman by email. Costco is b

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