Irit Tamir
@itamir77
Foodie-- eating & growing and making sure others can too. Working on biz & human rights & holding corporates accountable. Oxfam employee but tweets are my own.
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12-12-2011 17:42:34
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#CitizensUnited opened a loophole for foreign interests to influence our democracy w/ political contributions by leveraging their stakes in US corporations. Rep. Jamie Raskin & Sheldon Whitehouse have a bill to close this loophole & restore confidence in our democracy.
(2/2) The committee consists of 34 experts from business, labor unions, trade and professional associations, civil society organizations, and academia and is responsible for advising the Department of State on RBC, including critical issues pertinent to business and human rights.
ICYMI: Lawmakers have voiced their support for the new U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission climate risk disclosure rule, arguing it’s needed so the public can make informed decisions & protect their retirement funds. This is critical to transparent + accurate #ESG reporting. unlockingamericasfuture.org/icymi-lawmaker…
"Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people and he is having a very difficult time processing that." ~Kamala Harris #Debate2024
"If we’re ready to stand up for good jobs, stand up against corporate greed, and stand up for blue-collar communities across this country, we can build a better auto industry, and we’re going to do it with Kamala Harris." - Shawn Fain