ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville nurses and community members are expected to gather Thursday as part of a nationwide protest calling on hospitals and elected officials to cut ties with technology company Palantir.
The event, organized by National Nurses United, is scheduled for noon Aug. 27 at Pack Square Park. Nurses say they are particularly concerned about Palantir’s relationship with HCA Healthcare, which owns Mission Hospital in Asheville.
NNU says demonstrations are planned in eight U.S. cities, including Asheville, as part of its “Palantir Out” National Day of Action…