Lyft
pledges $1
million ACLU donation in
response to
Trump's #MuslimBan
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While the
#DeleteUber hashtag continues to gather steam on social media,
Lyft is taking on Donald
Trump's Muslim ban directly — and probably picking up some new customers in the process.
The ride-sharing company — and Uber competitor — addressed the political minefield in an email to customers, bearing the title "Defending Our Values." The joint statement from co-founders Logan Green and John Zimmer protests
Trump's controversial executive order in strong terms.
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"Banning people of a particular faith or creed, race or identity, ***uality or ethnicity from entering the U.S. is antithetical to both Lyft's and the nation's core values," the email reads. "We stand firmly against these actions, and will **t be silent on issues that threaten the values of our community."
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