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Ohio business leaders split on redistricting amendment
NBC4 News September 30, 2024 Watch video Ohio business leaders split on redistricting amendment By Natalie Fahmy COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The business community in Ohio is divided on the only statewide ballot issue in November, Issue 1, which has to do with redistricting. Issue 1, brought forward by a group called Citizens Not […]
Letter: Anti-democracy ballot propositions
Arizona Daily Star September 4, 2024 Letter: Anti-democracy ballot propositions I hope all Arizona voters are as fed up with our Legislature as I am. In an effort to stop citizens from passing laws and to lock out independent candidates for office, the Legislature has put several anti-democracy propositions on the November ballot. Partisan legislators […]
AZ open primary ballot initiative fights legal challenges
Public News Service August 20, 2024 Listen to audio AZ open primary ballot initiative fights legal challenges “You need a good marketplace of ideas to give voters more of a choice and the freedom to choose who will move on to the next level,” said Frank Knapp, director of Business for Democracy. (Frank Knapp) Alex […]
Favorable court rulings support better democracy
Press Statement August 13, 2024 Favorable court rulings support better democracy Below is a statement from the Business for Democracy-AZ campaign regarding the recent court rulings on the ballot measure for open primaries, the Make Elections Fair Act. “The two recent court rulings concerning the Make Elections Fair Act are welcome news for all who […]
Commentary: Why are some backers of ‘free enterprise’ so afraid of the marketplace of ideas in elections?
AZ Mirror August 7, 2024 By Tahda A. Ahtone Free enterprise is essential for our capitalistic economy. It gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to start businesses, work hard, be successful and grow local economies. Under this system all businesses, small and large, compete on a level playing field, and consumers have the freedom of choice. Supporters […]
Small Businesses applaud Initiative 83 being on ballot
Press Release August 2, 2024 Small Businesses applaud Initiative 83 being on ballot Opens up voting participation to all registered voters Washington, DC—The Business for Democracy-DC collaborative is dedicated to protecting and strengthening democracy. It applauds the approval of Initiative 83 to be on the November ballot. Initiative 83 would allow voters to rank their […]
Opinion: How to Bring Civility Back to Politics
DC Journal, July 16, 2024 The Daily Courier (Connellsville, PA), July 16, 2024 The Robesonian (Lumberton, NC), July 17, 2024 Daily Independent (Sun City, AZ), July 17, 2024 Frederick News-Post (Frederick, MD), July 17, 2024 Post and Courier (Charleston, SC), July 18, 2024 Tampa Bay Times, July 19, 2024 Lassen County Times (Susanville, CA), July […]
What voters need to know about participating in SC’s primary runoffs
June 13, 2024 What voters need to know about participating in SC’s primary runoffs By Abraham Kenmore Nineteen legislative races had more than two candidates in yesterday’s primaries. Of those, 12 (63%) will require a runoff election in two weeks because no candidate received a majority of votes…. “These runoffs add significant and […]
“Rule of Law” Quote from Business for Democracy
June 13, 2024 “Rule of Law” Quote from Business for Democracy “Small businesses depend on a well-functioning and respected judicial system. Unfounded attacks that seek to undermine the rule of law are attacks on our small businesses. The rule of law is essential for capitalism and democracy, which are critical for a vibrant entrepreneurial economy […]
Commentary: Democracy is broken when it’s built to limit competition. But there’s a way to fix it.
Arizona Mirror May 24, 2024 Commentary: Democracy is broken when it’s built to limit competition. But there’s a way to fix it. By Dr. Matthew C. Whitaker Democracy isn’t working for most Arizona voters — Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Most of our state’s 30 legislative districts are considered “safe,” meaning one party’s candidate always wins […]