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The Pulse
Businesses and community leaders speak up for equality and against discrimination #wearenotthis
Business and community leaders offer a powerful response to North Carolina’s new anti-LGBT law.
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Here is a sampling: (Check back as we update!)
#DeutscheBank is proud to stand in support of #LGBT equality #HB2 https://t.co/409l9ZPX0I pic.twitter.com/7EG7Mioj0N
— Deutsche Bank (@DeutscheBank) April 12, 2016
PayPal Withdraws Plan for Charlotte Expansion: https://t.co/s345K2iLhR
— PayPal (@PayPal) April 5, 2016
Turner also threatening to boycott North Carolina now https://t.co/OEEsnTtJfJ
— Daniel Holloway (@gdanielholloway) March 31, 2016
Statement from Braeburn Pharmaceuticals on new anti-lgbt law that @PatMcCroryNC signed into law: pic.twitter.com/MZl5ewoRm8
— Ryan Ruggiero (@RyanRuggiero) March 29, 2016
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDg5c-KDDyX/
A word of encouragement from bishops of North Carolina & @EpiscopalECDio to LGBT community & allies. https://t.co/4UnppFT0ju @bishopannehc
— episcopalnc (@episcopalnc) March 23, 2016
Cisco is against discrimination of any kind. #WeAreNotThis #WeAreCisco pic.twitter.com/Q4YjxeAMYL
— Cisco (@Cisco) March 25, 2016
"We invested a billion dollars into this state. You think we are going to invest another if you don't fix this?"… https://t.co/RozKK4mU3L
— Matt Calabria (@Matt_Calabria) March 25, 2016
Intel is committed to nondiscrimination and freedom of gender expression. Intel stands in strong support of the LGBTQ community.
— Intel (@intel) March 25, 2016
Chamber President Expresses Concern Regarding NC House Bill 2: https://t.co/EM0zyO9ljM
— Raleigh Chamber (@raleighchamber) March 26, 2016
The Carolina Hurricanes have issued the following statement: https://t.co/vRTTQ7iOKq pic.twitter.com/Efb7QMiLDH
— x – Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 25, 2016
SAS is committed to diversity and acceptance of all.
— SAS Software (@SASsoftware) March 25, 2016
#Moogfest is a platform for conversation and experimentation. Not discrimination. #ThisIsNotUs #HB2 Please read: https://t.co/oEvPedbnSH
— Moogfest (@Moogfest) March 25, 2016
Twitter opposes state bills that enshrine #discrimination, in NC and elsewhere. These bills are unjust and bad for business. #WeAreNotThis
— Twitter Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) March 26, 2016
We need to continue efforts to tackle discrimination & promote diversity & inclusion, not move backwards. #WeAreNotThis #LGBT
— Brad Smith (@BradSmi) March 25, 2016
Intel is committed to nondiscrimination and freedom of gender expression. Intel stands in strong support of the LGBTQ community.
— Intel (@intel) March 25, 2016
Following NC legislative action, #Elon has issued a statement on inclusion, equal protection: https://t.co/G1DHMoT6ql
— Elon University (@elonuniversity) March 25, 2016
@ncshrm & it's over 6000 HR leaders from across NC do not support discrimination of any kind. Diversity is good for NC business. #equalitync
— NCSHRM (@ncshrm) March 24, 2016
NBA Statement Regarding Legislation Recently Signed Into Law In North Carolina pic.twitter.com/xwoOo9MyeR
— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2016
Thank you @carolquillen for affirming @DavidsonCollege commitment to a welcoming and inclusive community. pic.twitter.com/bmb9TFjMsq
— Russian at Davidson (@RusDavidson) March 25, 2016
Duke Issues Statement About NC's New Bathroom Law: https://t.co/SZ6O7F46zZ pic.twitter.com/jgEamyhbxU
— Duke University (@DukeU) March 24, 2016
.@WakeForest's non-discrimination policy includes gender identity & sexual orientation #HB2 https://t.co/uQgtx6fQYk pic.twitter.com/WrFrHvPwL0
— InsideWFU (@InsideWFU) March 24, 2016
At #RedHat we strongly value diversity: https://t.co/XDfUVzC1OL. HB#2 is a clear step backwards. Sad day. #WeAreNotThis
— Jim Whitehurst (@JWhitehurst) March 23, 2016
BofA is steadfast in our commitment to nondiscrimination and to our LGBT employees. pic.twitter.com/CPm71JHUS3
— Cathy Bessant (@CathyBessant) March 24, 2016
We believe in equal rights and equal treatment for all. This North Carolina law is misguided & wrong. #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/3yCayn7Tum
— Google (@Google) March 24, 2016
Statement from @Lowes on North Carolina's new anti-lgbt law that @PatMcCroryNC just signed. pic.twitter.com/D1SFV1nGTH
— Ryan Ruggiero (@RyanRuggiero) March 24, 2016
Statement from @Marriott on the new North Carolina anti-lgbt law that @PatMcCroryNC signed into law: pic.twitter.com/ZI78nAVo3d
— Ryan Ruggiero (@RyanRuggiero) March 24, 2016
IBM is disappointed by passage of #HB2 in NC since it reduces scope of anti-discrimination protections in state https://t.co/lqf9dvtCw7
— IBMPolicy (@IBMpolicy) March 24, 2016
We have zero tolerance for discrimination. We say NO to #NCGA. We continue to support all of our employees & remain on the side of equality.
— Bayer U.S. ?? (@BayerUS) March 24, 2016
Citrix believes in a world that is secure & open for all. We value diversity in our workforce & lives. #WeAreNotThis pic.twitter.com/jvz1YTkKz0
— Citrix (@citrix) March 24, 2016
And statement I just got from a little Calif company called Apple reacting to NC bill #HB2. They're also not pleased pic.twitter.com/8qVGc4iUqO
— Katie Peralta Soloff (@katieperalta) March 24, 2016
Inclusion is one of our core values and we are proud to champion LGBTQ equality in N. Carolina and around the world: https://t.co/40yYLCrqO1
— PayPal (@PayPal) March 24, 2016
Dow is disappointed in the signing of NC #HB2. We will continue to call for a comprehensive federal framework to ensure fairness for all.–KK
— Dow Public Policy (@DowPolicy) March 24, 2016
Dow opposes #NCGA attempt to undermine equality in Charlotte. Let's focus on policies that make #NC stronger and more competitive. – KK
— Dow Public Policy (@DowPolicy) March 23, 2016
Duke Issues Statement About NC's New Bathroom Law https://t.co/SZ6O7F46zZ
— Duke University (@DukeU) March 24, 2016
American Airlines speaks out against sweeping anti-LGBT law. https://t.co/qdOf3o0D8i #ncga #ncpol
— Fitzsimon (@Fitzsimon) March 24, 2016
Biogen opposes #NCGA attempt to undermine equality in NC via #HB2. We support advancing the power of difference https://t.co/RlxgLt3JBC
— Biogen (@biogen) March 23, 2016
Salesforce CEO is now going after North Carolina's anti-LGBTQ law https://t.co/hqDlwqTsYD via @HuffPostBiz #ncga #ncpol
— Fitzsimon (@Fitzsimon) March 24, 2016
"Yesterday will go down as a shameful day in North Carolina's history, as lawmakers prioritized misguided… https://t.co/qrl9TEyef0
— NC Justice Center (@ncjustice) March 24, 2016
We demand equal protection under the law for ALL, not the privileged few. Shame on the #ncga #ncpol #keepncfair #hb2
— North Carolina NAACP (@ncnaacp) March 23, 2016
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