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The congregation is leading a group ofMicrosoftinvestors who want to hold the firm accountable for its tech.
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The sisters are also seasoned shareholder advocates.
This year, theyve zeroed in on Microsofts lobbying efforts.
Tech isn’t neutral.
We filed a shareholder resolution asking#Microsoftto report on#lobbyingalignment.
Despite its#racialjusticepolicies, Microsoft lobbies for bills enabling police surveillance.
New innovation should support human dignity and a fair and just society, not magnify division and discrimination.
Sister Susan is also a prolific user of Twitter.
However, the firm made no mention of other contentious government clients, such as ICE and authoritarian regimes.
The company is also is also attempting to shape the regulations that governs it.
In fact, it lobbies states to pass laws that would increase police use of dangerous surveillance tech.
They have now called on the companys shareholders to hold the firm accountable.
Good luck, sisters.
HT:Protocol
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
