The New Paper

April 15, 2021

Corporations and executives sign statement on voting rights

Hundreds of corporations, executives, and celebrities signed a statement opposing any legislation that prevents voters from having equal and fair opportunities to vote. Signees included Amazon, BlackRock, General Motors, and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett.

More context: The statement did not name any specific laws, but comes as several states consider or pass voting legislation (including the widely-publicized voting bill in Georgia).
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