Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Apple
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's specific public commentary or policy positions directly targeting Apple Inc., the technology company, are not detailed in the provided background information or accessible search results. Searches primarily return references to her appearances on podcasts distributed via Apple Podcasts, which is a platform function and not commentary on the corporation itself. Her broader progressive platform, which includes criticism of large corporate power, potential censorship, and worker exploitation, serves as the general context through which she would likely assess a major tech company like Apple.
Context
Representative Ocasio-Cortez is known for her strong progressive platform, which frequently involves scrutinizing the power and influence of major corporations across various sectors. This context is relevant because Apple is one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies, making it a potential subject for her anti-monopoly or labor rights stances, even if direct engagement has not been widely publicized. Her prior criticism of other tech/media entities regarding censorship in relation to China suggests a pattern of holding corporations accountable for global business practices.
Actions Taken
- Advocacy LetterCo-signed a letter criticizing Activision Blizzard for censoring pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong, demanding the company prioritize American values over market access with China.
Key Quotes
As China amplifies its campaign of intimidation, you and your company must decide whether to look beyond the bottom line and promote American values—like freedom of speech and thought—or to give in to Beijing's demands in order to preserve market access.
Sources5
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Progressivism and the Pandemic - Apple Podcasts
* This is not an exhaustive list of sources.