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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 Post and Courier (Charleston, SC), July 18, 2024 Tampa Bay Times, July 19, 2024 Lassen County Times (Susanville, CA), July 19, 2024 Jacksonville Journal-Courier (Jacksonville, IL), 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 […]
Opinion: Why would Arizonans give up right to propose laws?
Arizona Republic May 8, 2024 Opinion: Why would Arizonans give up right to propose laws? By Bob Sommer Most agree that citizen-driven ballot initiatives have been a boon to Arizona residents. We’re grateful for Article IV, Part 1, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution that declares, “The people reserve the power to propose laws […]
Business for Democracy collaborative opposes anti-democracy Initiative Amendment Act
Press Release March 26, 2024 Business for Democracy collaborative opposes anti-democracy Initiative Amendment Act Bill on DC Council committee agenda (Washington, DC, March 26, 2024) – Below is a statement from the Chair of the Business for Democracy-DC collaborative in opposition to the Initiative Amendment Act of 2023. The bill will possibly be addressed this […]
DC businesses collaborate to protect and strengthen democracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Frank Knapp, businessfordemocracyus@gmail.com businessfordemocracyus@gmail.com , 803-600-6874 NeAnna Ammerman McLean, nammermanmclean@gmail.com, 301-437-1761 DC businesses collaborate to protect and strengthen democracy Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2024) — A Business for Democracy collaborative has formed in Washington, D.C., and joins similar small business groups in eight states. The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) launched a […]
OSBC Testifies in Opposition to Senate Bill 137 that seeks to ban Ranked Choice Voting in Ohio
OSBC Testifies in Opposition to Senate Bill 137 that seeks to ban Ranked Choice Voting in Ohio Legislation has been introduced in the Ohio legislature to essentially ban municipalities from opting to use ranked choice voting, the democratization of elections. The bill, SB 137, not only results in stopping municipalities from using ranked choice voting […]
Press Statement: Small Businesses Oppose Effort to Ban Election Method Already Not Legal
For Immediate Release January 29, 2024 Contact: Daniel G. Guerra Jr., 608-212-2391, dguerrajr@altuscampus.com Frank Knapp, 803-600-6874, businessfordemocracyus@gmail.com Small Businesses Oppose Effort to Ban Election Method Already Not Legal The Wisconsin Assembly’s Committee on Campaigns and Elections will hold a public hearing on Assembly Bill 853 on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. The Bill would ban an election method […]
Conservative groups bash effort to allow ranked-choice voting
Post & Courier January 26, 2024 Conservative groups bash efforts to allow ranked-choice voting By Nick Reynolds COLUMBIA — South Carolina lawmakers are considering bipartisan legislation to allow municipalities the option to adopt a ranked-choice “instant runoff” system to elect some local offices amid concerns over high-cost, low-turnout runoff elections some communities face each year. The bill, sponsored […]