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David Zapolsky

1 year

Our legal department’s pro bono program is what makes me most proud of my work at Amazon. Since 2014, the team has devoted more than 52,000 hours, partnering with law firms and nonprofits to provide access to justice for underserved people and communities.

7 ways Amazon’s pro bono work impacts communities around the world

Our 2023 Pro Bono Report highlights how the legal team has devoted more than 52,000 hours of volunteer work to provide access to justice for underserved causes and communities.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Amazon hires from around the world, and we’re passionate about supporting employees and their families who have immigrated to the U.S. We urge Homeland Security and USCIS to issue all available green cards before the 9/30 deadline and stand ready to help.

Amazon urges green card allocation to help immigrant employees

Amazon urges Homeland Security and USCIS to administer all available green cards before the September 30 deadline.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

10 months

Amazon is committed to ensuring access to high-quality computer science education globally. In India, we’re proud to expand our Amazon Future Engineer program in partnership with Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society (KREIS) Schools.

Express Computer

@ExpComputer

10 months

#AmazonFutureEngineer Expands to Introduce Advanced #Coding and #AI Modules in 100 Karnataka Residential Educational Institutions Society #KREIS Schools - | #technews #technology #futuretech #AI #IT #Cloud #security

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

We are making strides toward our goal of powering our global infrastructure using 100% renewable energy. Today we’re announcing a new goal to make 50% of all Amazon shipments net zero carbon by 2030. And we’ll share carbon footprint data later this year to track our progress.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

Announcing ‘Shipment Zero’ – our vision to make all Amazon shipments net zero carbon

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

1 year

We think the FTC’s lawsuit against Amazon is misguided. Here is our initial response.

Amazon responds to FTC antitrust lawsuit: Read our full statement

To demonstrate how the FTC’s lawsuit could negatively impact consumers and the businesses that sell in Amazon’s store, we want to address some key areas of the complaint.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Honored to welcome President of Finland Sauli @Niinisto to Amazon HQ in Seattle today. Great discussions around the many priorities the people of Finland & Amazon share—including sustainability, secure digitalization, and enabling SMBs to easily access customers across the globe.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Workers are suffering hardships from the crisis, as jobs in hospitality, restaurants, and travel are lost or furloughed. Amazon is hiring to respond to increased demand, and we want those workers to know we welcome them on our teams until their past employer can bring them back.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

To meet the demands of this unprecedented time, we’re offering employment opportunities to those who may now be out of work. And we’re recognizing our front line employees with increased pay.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Access to a quality education can make all the difference for a young person, and it shouldn’t be dependent on zip code or background. Grateful to our team and nonprofit partners supporting students and families through the Right Now Needs Fund.

Amazon provides 'Right Now Needs' to students and families

Amazon gives another $1.7 million to help meet the basic needs of students in underserved communities in the Puget Sound region, bringing the total so far to $9.7 million.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

We must protect everyone's right to vote. Amazon was the first in-house legal department to host its own Election Protection call center, with60+ pro bono volunteers working a 13-hour day to answer voter questions and resolve obstacles to voting. Thank you #AmazonJusticeLeague !

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

I could not be prouder of our Amazon legal team for the amazing pro bono work they have done to help our communities. Congrats on being recognized twice by the Pro Bono Institute tonight for our programs to help immigrant children and homeless families.

Free legal help for guests at family shelter on Amazon campus

Award from the Pro Bono Institute recognizes the impact of Amazon Legal's weekly clinics for families working to move out of homelessness.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

We’re a nation of immigrants whose diverse backgrounds have helped us to build & invent. Amazon stands w/ #DREAMers

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

I'm proud that over the last two decades @Amazon has consistently weighed in as an amicus curiae to argue in favor of marriage equality and LGBTQ+ civil rights in every federal and Washington state appeal that has ruled on these issues.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

On the heels of #Pride , we’re honored to sign an amicus brief filed in three landmark #SCOTUS cases to protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination. It’s an important way for us to support our LGBTQ+ employees, customers, and communities.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

8 years

Proud of @AGOWA , the Amazon legal team that helped on the case, and amici -- who all made today's 9th Circuit ruling possible.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Amazon applauds the D.C. federal court's decision on #DACA . We stand with #DREAMers and support Congressional action to solve this issue once and for all.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

We're a nation of immigrants, and the U.S. should welcome the best and the brightest talent from around the world. Today we join some of the nation's largest employers in opposing the administration's improper efforts to limit legal immigration.

Tech giants back legal challenge to Trump's foreign worker restrictions

Top U.S. tech firms including Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc filed a legal brief on Monday backing a challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump's temporary ban on the entry of certain foreign workers...

www.reuters.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

I'm excited for the potential of our Amazon Future Engineer program: grade school CS camps; CompSci courses in high schools across the country, and $40,000 scholarships + internships for the next CS generation. Looking forward to meeting these students!

$40,000 scholarships and guaranteed Amazon internships

The inaugural Amazon Future Engineer scholarships support college-bound seniors in underrepresented and underserved communities.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

One benefit of a downtown campus -- more than half of Amazon's Seattle workforce walks, bikes, carpools, or takes public transit to work instead of driving their own car. Speaking as a happy daily Metro rider, my company-sponsored Orca card may be the best job perk ever.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

In a new partnership with @KCMetroBus , Amazon will fund 12,000 hours of increased bus service over two years on six of King County’s most traveled routes to downtown #Seattle and South Lake Union:

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

3 years

Congratulations @brewster_kahle . The Wayback Machine was a visionary idea in the late 90s, and it’s visionary today. What an amazing resource! Looking forward to the next 25 years! The Wayback Machine : Internet Archive via @internetarchive

The Wayback Machine's First Crawl 1996 : Internet Archive : Free...

In October of 1996, engineers at the the San Francisco-based Internet Archive launched their first web crawlers, taking snapshots of web pages. At the time,...

archive.org

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Today was an opportunity for Amazonians to meet with City Council candidates to discuss critical issues. Excited to see the enthusiasm of our employees for tackling community problems. Thanks to the more than 40 campaigns who took the time to join us. @Amazon_policy ”

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Thanks to the middle and high schools around the country who hosted Amazon lawyers and legal professionals to teach students about the civil rights movement. And kudos to to my Amazon Legal colleagues for making the time and effort to give back.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

8 years

Cool work. Not just creating more good jobs but making them available to folks who really need them. via @techcrunch

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Concerned about working conditions at Amazon? There's a lot of misinformation out there. We have great jobs, with great benefits, at industry leading $15+/hr pay. But if you're concerned, do what our critics have refused to do - come see for yourself.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

1 year

Providing pro bono legal services isn’t just an ethical obligation for Amazon’s legal team, it also gives us opportunities to learn more about the communities we serve. For #EarthMonth , I wanted to share a project our team worked on to support the mission of @nature_org . (1/5)

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

We're partnering with law enforcement officials around the world to prevent, detect, and prosecute illegal price gouging. Thank you for your proactive steps to help stamp out this immoral practice @AGSteveMarshall .

Attorney General Steve Marshall

@AGSteveMarshall

5 years

Attorney General Steve Marshall is partnering with major retailers and technology companies to be proactive and vigilant in protecting the people of Alabama from #coronavirus -related price gouging. Read about the AG’s partnership with @Amazon ➡️ #COVID19

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

1 year

Our commitment to the Puget Sound region goes beyond creating jobs. Amazon is proud to work with local organizations to address issues like homelessness, affordable housing, and more—and we will continue working to build stronger communities.

Amazon is again Washington state's top corporate giver

The Seattle-based tech giant gave $78 million in cash grants and donations to organizations and nonprofits in Washington last year.

www.bizjournals.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Everyone should have access to housing they can afford. In support of WA SB 5466, Amazon is prepared to expand on our existing commitment towards affordable housing near transit. Thank you @SenMarkoLiias & @GovInslee for your support.

Amazon commits $25 million to new public-private housing fund that will build affordable homes near...

Amazon will direct $25 million from the $2 billion Housing Equity Fund to preserve and create affordable housing as part of an innovative pilot program established by Washington Senate Bill 5466.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Kudos and congrats to Ajay Patel and our Amazon Studios Legal team for their award-winning pro bono contributions. The are a key pillar of our global #AmazonJusticeLeague . via @moderncounsel

An Amazon Studios Lawyer Works for the Public Good

From an early age, Ajay Patel’s been interested in law and helping others, and his pro bono work for Amazon Studios lets him focus on both

modern-counsel.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

The Climate Pledge and Amazon's Sustainability Report represent years of work and disciplined, complex analysis by our environmental scientists. Great to see that team's work unveiled today along with plans to meet the Paris Accords 10 years early. We hope others will follow.

Jeff Bezos

@JeffBezos

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Super excited about The Climate Pledge. Impossible to do this without @CFigueres . So grateful to you, Christiana. #ClimatePledge #Paris10YearsEarly

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

Nothing like Washington State in the fall!

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Great to see the progress on Amazon’s downtown homeless shelter, in partnership with Mary’s Place. Looking forward to establishing the Amazon Legal pro bono clinic in the new building.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Awesome and inspiring work by the Amazon Justice League -- organizing and hosting our first pro bono legal clinic for @MarysPlaceWA families on our Seattle campus.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

7 years

Today, members of Amazon's legal team are hosting a pro bono clinic for @MarysPlaceWA families on our Seattle campus. #DeliveringSmiles

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Amazon has long supported federal legal protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity. Now is the time to enact them into law.

Amazon Public Policy

@amazon_policy

5 years

Amazon's proud to be one of 212 companies who endorse the Equality Act. We urge Congress to pass this bill to help ensure basic protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity. Thank you @davidcicilline & @RepBrianFitz for your leadership on this.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

The new @MarysPlaceWA shelter on Amazon's downtown campus is a significant advance in the city's ability to help homeless families in Seattle. We're proud to be launching our pro bono legal clinic at the shelter to help these families find housing. #NoChildSleepsOutside

Amazon News

@amazonnews

4 years

See the new @MarysPlaceWA family shelter inside one of the buildings at our Seattle headquarters. This first-of-its-kind shelter opened in March, a critical time for families experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Immensely proud to work alongside fellow Amazonians and lawyers from @KLGates at our Mary’s Place legal clinic today. Looking forward to doing this in the new shelter @Amazon is building on campus. #AmazonJusticeLeague

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

It's great news that the USCIS, for the first time in years, issued all of its employment green cards in 2022. But there are still too many who have been waiting too long, so we will continue advocating for improvements that will address the backlog.

Reducing the green card backlog is at the core of Amazon’s immigration reform advocacy

We applaud the U.S. government for meeting its green card allotment, but our work on behalf of our employees is not over.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Much of my time outside work is spent hiking and being outdoors. I’m grateful for very moment and so lucky to be able to do this in the majestic PNW. Never take it for granted. Happy #Earthday .

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

1 year

Amazon's Housing Equity Fund launched a $40M project with the @NatlHsingTrust so up to 800 residents from underserved communities can purchase a place they call “home” and build generational wealth.

Amazon Unveils $40 Million Fund for Homeownership in New Push

Amazon.com Inc. is making its first foray into support for home ownership, putting up $40 million through nonprofit partners to create affordable housing.

www.bloomberg.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

The economic impact of COVID-19 will be difficult for everyone. But small businesses, non-profits, and the arts will be particularly hard-hit. I'm optimistic our community will unite to support these critical pieces of what make Seattle a great place to live and work.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

Today, in an effort to help friends and neighbors in our South Lake Union community of Seattle, we’re creating a $5 million relief fund to provide cash grants to small businesses feeling the economic impact of COVID-19.

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David Zapolsky

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6 years

A true honor to announce @amazon ’s $2M donation to @Alliance4Ed to support the immediate needs of Seattle school children.

Alliance for Education

@Alliance4Ed

6 years

@amazon gives $2m to support @SeaPubSchools students‼️To learn more about our work w/ Amazon, and our “Right Now Needs Fund”, visit #RightNowNeeds #SPS #EquityinEducation #Seattle

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David Zapolsky

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5 years

My recommended prescription for recovering from a week in the other Washington. #PNW

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Excited to welcome more than 50 community leaders for a series of productive conversations at Amazon HQ. From affordable housing to education to transportation, today’s discussions focused on addressing major issues facing our city.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Very glad and proud to be recognized as being among the many great companies that value equality and diversity in our workplace.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

Proud to be one of the best places to work for #LGBTQ equality, named by @HRC ! #Pride

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David Zapolsky

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3 years

While Amazon has committed $2 billion to support affordable housing, there is more that the private sector and government can do together. We are encouraged by actions taken by @govinslee , @monadas , and @jessdbateman to initiate debate on housing policy.

Addressing housing issues in Washington state

Public-private cooperation creates the best chance for success.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

People in the PNW live for days like this. Peak summer - snow almost gone, no visible fires (yet), pure PCT greatness. Lucky to live here.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

3 years

Thanks to @GovInslee and WA legislators on both sides of the aisle for your efforts this session to protect the environment, promote equity in education, and build a stronger community. We look forward to working with you to continue making progress.

Amazon partners with lawmakers to improve Washington state

During the 2021 legislative session, Amazon actively engaged with stakeholders and legislators in our home state to develop effective policies and advocate for legislation to protect the environment,...

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

Two Amazon Air cargo planes delivered 100k+ lbs of supplies this weekend in Istanbul as part of Amazon’s ongoing efforts to support those impacted by the earthquakes. Thanks to the teams who ensured deliveries of much-needed supplies to those in need.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Starting today, Seattle area SNAP recipients can use EBT cards on . We hope unlocking online fresh grocery access through this pilot will extend the value of SNAP to recipients in our community. Thanks to our partners @USDA , @waDSHS

Amazon adds to list of states where SNAP benefits may be used online

Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin become the latest states to participate in the USDA pilot enabling...

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Seattle life . . .

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

All political parties should agree—as do the country’s most successful corporations—that every American, regardless of economic status or zip code, deserves access to legal help. The private and public sectors must work together to ensure justice for all.

Commentary: Top Amazon Lawyer: 'Justice for All' Requires More Funding and Innovation

Commentary: The public and private sectors need to work together to fix the broken civil justice system, writes Amazon's top lawyer.

fortune.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Amazon maintains top brand reputation for third year in a row! A humbling vote of confidence from our customers, and a testament to the hard work of all my Amazon colleagues around the world.

The Harris Poll

@HarrisPoll

7 years

Amazon maintains top brand reputation, Apple and Google reps dip in the 2018 @HarrisPoll Reputation Quotient Rankings via @USATODAY #RQ2018

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Congrats to our India team on five years of incredible progress ... and it’s still very much Day 1!

Amazon News India

@AmazonNews_IN

6 years

After 5 years of delivering millions of smiles, here are 5 amazing things that make us who we are. Now that deserves a High5! #5YearsOfAmazonIndia #High5Amazon @amazonIN

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

So proud to help bring this unique and entertaining story to the screen. Wonderful work from @ahamefulejoluo , @IjeomaOluo and @mudede . See it first at the Bentonville Film Festival!

thinskinmovie

@thinskinmovie

4 years

Big News! After years of work, love and talent, Thin Skin is being released in this world on Tuesday 8/11. Staring @ahamefulejoluo @IjeomaOluo and beautifully directed by @mudede Watch the premier of #thinskinmovie on @bfffestival .

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

3 years

Amazon announced its $2B Housing Equity Fund to build or preserve 20,000 affordable homes earlier this year. We're excited to announce the next set of initiatives, which bring together public and private resources to bring more affordable housing to communities that need it most.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

3 years

As part of the Housing Equity Fund, Amazon is committing $300 million to create 3,000 new affordable homes near public transit for families in Puget Sound, Arlington, and Nashville regions.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

The numbers tell the tale: the very best way to support small business in America today is to buy from them on Amazon.

Jeff Wilke

@jeffawilke

5 years

Love this stat: More than 1.9 million U.S. businesses, content creators, and developers are using Amazon to follow their dreams and reach customers.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Our Amazon Justice League pro bono volunteers rock! So proud to see their fantastic work with @ipnw_sc . via @corpcounsel

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Great to see Amazon go big in my old neighborhood. Go Owls!! @hpboro @EdisonNJ

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

This week, we opened our newest fulfillment center in Edison, #NewJersey ! The 900,000-square-foot facility has created more than 2,500 full-time jobs where associates work alongside Amazon Robotics to pick, pack, and ship customer items.

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2 years

Since the launch of the pro bono program at Amazon in 2014, 700+ lawyers have volunteered over 38K hours to help those in need. Today we released a new report that highlights some of the tremendous work of the team. Here are a few of the stories: (1/7)

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

While only governments have the capacity to implement effective housing policies, the private and public sectors can work together to address this challenge. Today we launched our Housing Equity Fund with projects to secure affordable housing in WA and VA. More to come.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

4 years

NEW this morning: @Amazon is launching the 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝, a $2 billion+ commitment to create equitable housing for moderate to low-income families. 👉 Learn more here:

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David Zapolsky

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3 years

It’s been heartbreaking to witness the violent and tragic consequences of the war in Ukraine. Today, Amazon announced the creation of a humanitarian aid hub in Slovakia to quickly move relief supplies through the region to assist families and children displaced by the conflict.

Dave Clark

@davehclark

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Appreciative of our teams who've been working around the clock to set up and deliver critical supplies to our new humanitarian aid hub in Slovakia. This will help our partners @SaveTheChildren and @ifrc speed up relief efforts for Ukrainian families.

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Proud to be a top employer for Veterans and eager to hire more!

Amazon News

@amazonnews

7 years

In 2016, we pledged to hire 25K veterans by 2021. 18 months in, we're on track to far exceed that pledge

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Permanent supportive housing may be the best way to solve issues that plague the chronically homeless, and it pays for itself in the long run. @PlymouthHousing and @Arlcf are addressing root causes of homelessness and poverty. We're proud to help, and our employees are too.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

We are donating $5 million to @PlymouthHousing and $3 million to @Arlcf to expand their work on homelessness, housing stability, and improving the quality of life for our neighbors in immediate need. Read more in @Geekwire .

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David Zapolsky

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4 years

Here we go!

Amazon News

@amazonnews

4 years

NEW: Our @JayCarney with Washington @GovInslee on Amazon’s offer to help vaccinate thousands of eligible people, building on assistance offered over the last year. Our first pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic launches in Seattle this weekend.

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With #AI driving the next innovation boom, America has an opportunity to maintain its leadership position by harmonizing the responsible deployment of this technology with a regulatory approach that allows AI innovation to thrive.

Advancing US regulatory leadership for AI in 2024

We need a comprehensive U.S. vision on AI that enhances safe and responsible innovation, promotes competition, and encourages policies that can be embraced by our trading partners.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

The COVID-19 Response Fund is an excellent example of nonprofits, governments, and businesses coming together with an innovative approach to an unprecedented issue.

Amazon contributes $1 million to a new Seattle Foundation fund for community members affected by...

Learn about the newly formed COVID-19 Response Fund made up of philanthropy, government, and business partners in the Puget Sound-area, and how you can contribute to help.

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David Zapolsky

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7 years

Congrats to our India legal team for their wonderful pro bono work to help prevent child abuse.

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David Zapolsky

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6 years

An honor and pleasure to host one of my literary heroes, @DorisKGoodwin , at Amazon today. Her new book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, is sensational. Available at Amazon today!

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Inspiring to attend Legal Services Corporation’s Forum on Increasing Access to Justice. We can debate how to address economic inequality, but preventing civil rights inequality by providing lawyers to the poor is a universal, bipartisan value. @LSCtweets is vital to that mission

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David Zapolsky

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5 years

Very excited to see this pilot launch.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

As part of a pilot with the @USDA , Amazon now allows customers in New York to use SNAP benefits to purchase groceries online for home delivery, with more states to follow.

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David Zapolsky

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Our Puget Sound employees built a Toy Shop for underserved families where 13,000+ toys were given away, and 5,000+ toys were donated to Mary’s Place Family Shelter. Nothing makes me prouder than seeing our teams show up for the communities we call home.

"Amazon's impact in Seattle, Bellevue, and the Puget Sound: News and updates"

Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.

www.aboutamazon.com

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

RIP Clarence Fountain, legendary co-founder of the Blind Boys of Alabama, and deepest condolences to the friends and family of Clarence and the Blind Boys.

A Voice Foretold (Live)

Provided to YouTube by NonesuchA Voice Foretold (Live) · Original Cast of The Gospel at ColonusThe Gospel At Colonus (Original Cast Recording)℗ 1988 Elektra/...

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Kudos to the Amzn and WFM lawyers for the hard work & flawless deal execution. Love Austin and can't wait to visit!

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Seattle Freeze!

Jenny Durkan

@MayorJenny

6 years

Picking a new NHL team name will be an exciting endeavor. What do you think, Seattle? Kraken? Metropolitans? Sockeye? Orcas? Steelheads? Emeralds?

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

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So excited to see the amazing progress on this visionary mission. Congrats to the @zoox team on this milestone announcement.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Not driving - walking or using company-subsidized public transit like I do - is the best perk ever and the best reason for building an urban campus.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

5 years

More than half of our #Seattle employees get to work without a car. There’s even one Amazonian who has commuted via kayak!

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

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Incredibly proud of the pro bono work of the Amazon Legal Team around the world. Very happy to publish a report detailing some of the amazing stories.

Amazon Legal Pro Bono Report

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Seattle passes the Families and Education levy, extending public preschool and free tuition for 2 years of community college to all families. A visionary step forward for equity and excellence in education.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

7 years

Congrats to the legal teams at AMZN and WFM for an incredibly well executed deal. Excited to see what this amazing combined team does next!

The Seattle Times

@seattletimes

7 years

Amazon now owns Whole Foods — and the online retailer is slashing prices at its new chain of grocery stores.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Thanks to the amazing staff at Equal Justice Works for hosting me today and sharing some of the great work you and your Fellows are doing. @EJW_org

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Congratulations to all of the teams at Amazon who have collaborated for many years to invent new ways to serve the blind and visually impaired.

American Foundation for the Blind

@AFB1921

6 years

Peter Korn from @amazon accepts our first Helen Keller Achievement Award of the evening. Thank you for all you do to benefit the blind and visually impaired, Peter and all at Amazon Lab 126! #HKAA19

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Post-solstice sunrise. Days in Seattle finally getting longer.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

11 months

Great to welcome to Seattle the UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology @michelledonelan . Enjoyed discussing priorities for UK tech policy, and how Amazon can support growth, jobs, and investment.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Encouraging and inspiring to see the early real world impact on students and families from the Right Now Needs Fund started by ⁦ @amazon ⁩ and the ⁦ @Alliance4Ed ⁩.

Seattle schools tap $2 million fund to help families with stable housing, basic needs

At Hawthorne Elementary in southeast Seattle, about 1 in 10 children lack stable housing. They either spend their nights in a shelter, at a hotel or motel, couch-surfing with friends and family or...

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

1 year

As someone who started their legal career prosecuting cases related to domestic violence and child abuse, I can’t say enough about the incredible work of @DCVLP . On behalf of our legal team, thank you for recognizing Amazon as your 2023 Corporate Partner of the Year. (1/2)

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

An appropriate day for us all to be inspired by Mr. Rogers. Among his many words of wisdom: "There are three ways to ultimate success. The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind."

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood: The Best of Mister Rogers Neighborhood is now on Prime Video.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

In NYC struggling families can avoid eviction 86% of the time. In Seattle, they avoid eviction less than 25% of the time. We can address a root cause of homelessness, at minimal taxpayer cost, by making common sense changes to our outdated eviction laws today.

Seattle Times Biz

@seatimesbiz

6 years

Executives from 10 Washington-based businesses, including tech giants Amazon and Microsoft, support proposed eviction reforms. (Story by @GoldsteinStreet )

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

@jaketapper These, sir, are fighting words. It is a great American tradition (at least in my family) to tour this great nation in search of worthy malted milkshakes. Without malt (and the Baskin Robbins recipe is a consistent favorite), ice cream isn’t worth drinking.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

The Amazon Justice League continues to think big, experimenting with a full-service legal clinic for the clients of the @MarysPlaceWA homeless shelter hosted on Amazon's HQ campus. I'm incredibly proud of the work they're doing to make this a reality.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

Really cool to be able to help keep this Seattle tradition alive.

The Seattle Times

@seattletimes

5 years

With news that the downtown Seattle Macy’s would shut down, the beloved Christmas star was thought to be in trouble. But in a touch of irony, Amazon, which now occupies six of the building’s eight floors, stepped up.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Congrats to our Amazon Studios Legal team, who partnered with the ACLU and recruited Amazon attorneys from LA and Seattle to teach middle school students about our gov’t and the Bill of Rights on Comstitution Day. #amazonjusticeleague

Amazon News

@amazonnews

6 years

ICYMI: Amazonians accepted award from @ACLU_SoCal for their pro bono work with local students on Constitution Day

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

8 months

Great to join @ITI_TechTweets and @joxman at #TheIntersect2024 to dive into the future of tech policy, including maintaining American leadership in AI.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

This is awesome in every way. Rocky and Bullwinkle returning soon on Amazon Prime!

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

2 years

A great profile of the terrific work being done by @amazon 's Counterfeit Crimes Unit all over the world to protect customers and pursue bad actors.

Good Morning America

@GMA

2 years

EXCLUSIVE: Amazon cracks down on fake products. @eschulze goes behind the scenes to see how the company's new counterfeit crimes unit is working to stop fake products from being listed on its site.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

5 years

In addition to helping our communities and neighbors weather the economic impact of Covid-19, we're focused on mitigating financial distress faced by our full and part-time employees and other workers.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

Amazon Fresh, our new smart grocery store, is now open in Woodland Hills, CA. Thank you to the store associates who prepared a safe opening for all.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

4 years

🍎 Fresh, delicious food ✅ Low prices for all 😊 Helpful store associates 🛒 Amazon Dash Cart Our new grocery store, Amazon Fresh, opens today in California.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Really inspiring to spend time with some of the many successful small businesses and authors who reach customers directly through the Amazon store. Looking forward to some fun meetings with Congress tomorrow!

Amazon Public Policy

@amazon_policy

6 years

More than 30 @AmazonMarketPl sellers representing 20 states have landed in #DC for #PrimeDayDC ! @JayCarney chats with the group ahead of tomorrow’s activities. #PrimeDay

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

The right to vote is one of the most prized fundamental rights in our American democracy. Amazon supports state and federal policies that protect and expand those rights. And we oppose state laws aimed at restricting the ability of Americans to vote.

Jay Carney

@JayCarney

4 years

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

The Supreme Court's decision to prevent the arbitrary reversal of DACA is correct. Amazon is proud to have argued as an amicus on behalf of DREAMers. Now Congress needs to do its part and grant a certain path for these young people to plan their futures in this country.

Amazon

@amazon

4 years

Amazon applauds the Supreme Court's decision to protect DACA. DREAMers are critical to America’s family & economy, & we are grateful for those who've helped us create & innovate. We'll continue to push for laws that honor their contributions & allow a path to citizenship.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

Great to see this program grow, particularly at the secondary school level.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

6 years

View of Mt. Baker from Yellow Aster Butte. Best time of year to hike this part of WA.

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David Zapolsky

@DavidZapolsky

4 years

The unavailability of broadband to so many rural and underserved communities is a huge contributor to inequality of income and opportunity around the world. I’m pleased to see this progress on our initiative to help eliminate this barrier to participating in the digital economy.

Amazon News

@amazonnews

4 years

Today the @FCC granted Amazon approval to deliver satellite-based broadband through Project Kuiper. Amazon will invest more than $10 billion in the initiative to improve Internet access in unserved and underserved communities around the world.

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