Dear friends,
Our consumer action campaigns are taking the national spotlight. Here's a look at the latest news.
On Monday, Fox News showcased our most recent victory - an announcement that Porsçhe has ceased all operations in Iran. Porsche is the 2nd automaker to break ties with Iran since Public Advocate Bill de Blasio launched IranWatchlist.com , a consumer action tool to expose companies that are sidestepping international sanctions to support the Iranian regime.
> Watch the video here:
Meanwhile, Public Advocate de Blasio is also taking aim at companies who continue to use loopholes in the law to hide their election spending.
> Read the USA Today feature: "Corporations under pressure on political spending"
With a record number of shareholder resolutions on political spending at annual meetings this spring, the momentum will continue to grow in the weeks ahead. For the latest updates or to share your thoughts on these campaigns or other issues, be sure to follow the Public Advocate on Twitter ( @BilldeBlasio ) and become a fan on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/pabilldeblasio ).
Thanks,
Jeff S. Merritt
Senior Advisor
NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio