David Gelles

Hundreds of companies and executives sign a statement opposing laws to limit voting.

Hundreds of Companies Unite to Oppose Voting Limits, but Others Abstain

Amazon, Google, G.M. and Starbucks were among those joining the biggest show of solidarity by businesses over legislation in numerous states.

More big companies speak out against voting bills as focus turns to Texas, Arizona and Michigan.

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Defying Republicans, Big Companies Keep the Focus on Voting Rights

A coalition of law firms has joined business leaders in wanting to use their clout to oppose state legislation that would make it harder to vote.

The corporate protest of restrictive voting laws draws a governor’s rebuke.

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Corporations become ensnared in the debate over Georgia’s new voting law.

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Inside Corporate America’s Frantic Response to the Georgia Voting Law

Companies like Delta are caught between Democrats focused on social justice and populist Republicans. They face major political consequences no matter what they do.

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Coca-Cola C.E.O.: Voting Rights Advocate?

A company with Southern roots and global reach tries to find its voice on an issue that disproportionately affects Black voters.

Delta and Coca-Cola face backlash from Republicans after opposing Georgia voting law.

Hours after the companies made their statements, Georgia’s governor took aim at the chief executive of Delta. And Republicans in the Georgia state legislature floated the idea of increasing taxes on Delta as retribution.

Delta and Coca-Cola Reverse Course on Georgia Voting Law, Stating ‘Crystal Clear’ Opposition

Prominent Black executives had called on companies to publicly oppose a wave of similarly restrictive voting bills that Republicans are advancing in almost every state.