This is a great example of not just Corporate leadership but of civic leadership. This is precisely how a great American company should act in the face of threats to democracy. It is morally unambiguous and commits Microsoft to the strengthening of American democracy as a
leader in that fight. It is good news that they will use their power to rally other good Corporate citizens to the defense of democracy. The vote on the evening of January 6, 2021 was amongst the most historic that has ever taken place in the US Congress. The American Flag was
Ripped down and desecrated. The MAGA flag was raised in triumph. The mob that was incited by Trump, @DonaldJTrumpJr, @tedcruz @HawleyMO @GOPLeader killed five people which included the murder of a policeman. Two Capitol Officers have committed suicide since the attack.
The violent insurrectionists defecated and urinated on the marble floors under the Capitol Dome as the Confederate flag was carried through the Rotunda. After the insurrection was ended @GOPLeader led 140 members on the floor of the House in voting to overturn the election
result by throwing away millions of black votes. Had McCarthy suceeded in maintaining Trumps power against the will of the people the American Republic would have fallen. @GOPLeader created a new Jim Crow on the night of the 5th when they asserted
They had the power to decide which black votes from certified state elections count. All over the country there are GOP Legislatures that are seeking to pass 21st Century Jim Crow voting restrictions. This is happening right now and it must be opposed. @ProjectLincoln will be
In that fight. The fight to save American democracy is a moral and just fight. It is a necessary fight. We are facing a lawless, dishonest, extremist movement in this country. It is an autocratic movement with Fascistic markers. It is dangerous and Un American. Today @microsoft
Made clear that they stand with America. Every company will have to decide. @microsoft has made the right choice. @ProjectLincoln

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