| Catholic sisters push Palantir on human rights When national reporter Fiona Murphy heard that Catholic sisters, investors and activists would rally on Wednesday (June 3) outside of Palantir Technologies’ New York office, she knew she had to get to work. The protest occurred as the company prepared for its annual general meeting and considered two shareholders’ proposals calling on Palantir to conduct a human rights review of its work. “We’re investors, but we’re also Catholics,” said Sister Susan Francois, assistant congregation leader and treasurer of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the lead filer of the shareholder proposal. A related proposal was filed by the Presbyterian Church of the U.S.A, Portico Benefit Services and the Catholic Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate-US. As expected, Palantir’s investors ultimately voted against the proposals on Wednesday. But the opposition could still push Palantir to quietly reassess its own human rights policies.  Top Stories | (RNS) — The proposal comes as immigrant community members and faith leaders prepare to rally outside the company’s New York office. |
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