Does Converse really support Voting Rights?
Converse is owned by Nike
for the company. Nike's position on voting rights is that all citizens of a country should have the right to vote. The company believes that this is important for ensuring that the voices of all citizens are heard and that the government is accountable to the people. Nike believes that this is good for the company because it helps to create a stable and democratic environment in which business can thrive.
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The January 6 corporate accountability index
After a violent mob stormed the Capitol building in January, hundreds of corporations pledged to make changes to their political giving. Some corporations pledged to withhold PAC funding to the 147 Republicans who voted to overturn the election, setting the stage for the riot. Other corporations said they were suspending all PAC activity and others promised to reevaluate their giving criteria in light of the violence.
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35 major companies that have kept their promises after January 6
There are companies that suspended their donations after January 6 and have resumed donations to Republican objectors. The Washington Post opines that this is "a sign that the promises issued by corporate America were temporary, especially in light of razor-thin Democratic majorities."
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