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Letter: Protect democracy this Election Day
Madison.com October 12, 2022 Letter: Protect democracy this Election Day All of us benefit from a state that gives equal opportunity to all to pursue their dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and opening a small business. This is possible because of our strong democracy that allows us to pick our leaders who listen to all […]
‘Without democracy, your voice will not be heard.’ Autocratic rulers our enemy| Opinion
The Columbus Dispatch October 12, 2022 ‘Without democracy, your voice will not be heard.’ Autocratic rulers our enemy| Opinion “What autocratic rulers care about is power and money for themselves and their big campaign contributors today.”- Mayda Sanchez Shingler By Mayda Sanchez Shingler There is a growing trend in the business community, small and large, […]
This election is critical for women, and too few NC women are stepping up
Women have a special reason to want to prevent our democracy from turning into an autocracy. Not only will the voices of women on issues not be heard by officials, but there will also be nothing holding back those politicians in power from acting on their own beliefs and prejudices. Misogyny will once again raise […]
Letter: Fontana Dam Economy is threatened
Fontana Dam Economy is threatened Graham Star (NC) September 1, 2022 After teaching economics for 29 years, I never expected our economy would be exposed to political risk in the US. We have the most envied economy in the world. Not only because of our entrepreneurial spirit, but also because of the investment drawn to […]
House bill to reform Electoral Count Act supported by small businesses
Press Statement For Immediate Release September 19, 2022 House bill to reform Electoral Count Act supported by small businesses A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House has been filed by Representatives Liz Cheney and Zoe Lofgren to reform the Electoral Count Act. The below statement is from the Frank Knapp Jr., Director of Business for Democracy. […]
PUBLIC FORUM: Small business needs a strong democracy to thrive
The Daily News Montcalm County and Ionia County, Michigan September 3, 2022 PUBLIC FORUM: Small business needs a strong democracy to thrive Dear Editor, Michigan’s locally owned small businesses are meeting the basic needs of people, building local wealth, and making our local economies vibrant. They can exist only because of our strong democracy sustained […]
Vote to protect our democracy and ensure continued small-business vitality
Cleveland.com September 1, 2022 Letter: Vote to protect our democracy and ensure continued small-business vitality When I started my business, I had a great idea. I believed if I offered the public bedding products made with organic natural ingredients, customers would choose to improve their lives, and my business would be a success. I am […]
Letter: Vote to protect democracy
Spooner Advocate, WI August 31, 2022 Reader Opinion: Vote to protect democracy I am a retired small business owner who transitioned from a successful entrepreneur to the leader of a business organization dedicated to a sustainable environment and the role the business community can play in achieving that goal. My warning is this: Democracy in […]
Opinion: I ran and I lost. Fair and square.
Greensboro News & Record August 20, 2022 Opinion: I ran and I lost. Fair and square. By Tracy Furman, columnist I lost a recent election for a seat on Greensboro’s City Council. I was disappointed. I thought I had a lot of support. Unfortunately, that is not what the vote count stated. So, I […]
Protecting Democracy Top Voter Issue/NBC
Contact: Frank Knapp Jr. 803-600-6874 Protecting Democracy Top Voter Issue/NBC Voters rank top issues facing the country Threats to Democracy 21% Cost of Living 16% Jobs and the Economy 14% Immigration 13% Climate change […]