Some libertarian, centrist and right-leaning Silicon Valley investors and executives, who wield outsize influence, power and access to capital, describe tech culture as under siege by activist employees pushing a social justice agenda. In September, Facebook restricted spaces for political discussions after employees protested the company’s moderation policies against hate speech affecting Black users. ADThe protest itself followed a year and a half of tension around diversity and equity, according to the employees. ADADArmstrong’s post also received expected critiques from executives who have been vocal about their support for equity in the workplace. Twitter and Square chief executive Jack Dorsey and former Twitter chief executive Dick Costolo both lambasted Coinbase’s approach as wrongheaded.

Source: Washington Post October 09, 2020 12:02 UTC