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In the latest chapter of what has become a public relations nightmare for Delta Air Lines, CEO Ed Bastian, clearly bowing to pressure, forcefully condemned Georgia's new election law. He has faced intense blowback in recent days and calls for a boycott for his initial tepid response.
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian bowed to public pressure on Wednesday, reversing course by calling the controversial new Georgia elections law "unacceptable" and not matching the airline's values.
Previously, he would not commit to condemning the law that some criticize for being outright voter suppression. Activists immediately called for boycotting the Atlanta-based airline.
"After having time to now fully understand all that is in the bill, coupled with discussions with leaders and employees in the Black community, it’s evident that the bill includes provisions that will make it harder for many underrepresented voters, particularly Black voters, to exercise their constitutional
