This idea that the only way we can ensure these appointees reflect our country’s diversity is by sourcing talent from the corporate sector is not only false, but also reinforces a political system that puts the interests of large corporations over people.https://www.motherjones.com/2020-elections/2020/10/progressives-tell-biden-appointees-must-be-diverse-and-free-of-corporate-ties/ …
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The letter we at
@econliberties delivered to the Biden transition team makes clear that we reject this premise. Not only are there plenty of people outside of the corporate sector who are diverse but, in fact, are the only ones independent enough to fight for an equitable future.Show this thread -
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@karavoght at@MotherJones, corporate interests are already overrepresented at this important inflection point for rebuilding our economy. We need diverse appointees free of corporate or lobbying ties to ensure this recovery isn’t one-sidedhttps://www.motherjones.com/2020-elections/2020/10/progressives-tell-biden-appointees-must-be-diverse-and-free-of-corporate-ties/ …Show this thread
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