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Microsoft protester reflects on campaign to end company’s ties with Israel
Description
Vocal pro-Palestinian protests have been happening within one of the Seattle area’s biggest industries. Groups of tech workers at various companies have campaigned to end their employer’s relationships with the Israeli government. One such group, called No Azure for Apartheid, has occupied the Microsoft campus and disrupted corporate events.
Guests:
Hossam Nasr - former Microsoft employee and organizer with No Azure for Apartheid
Relevant Links:
The Guardian: Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians
Geekwire: Inside the Microsoft protests: Fired engineer speaks out on Palestine, Israel, AI, and big tech
KUOW: Microsoft employees protest company’s contract with Israeli intelligence organization
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