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Opinion: Senate Needs Freedom From Minority Oppression
The Senate must start protecting our democracy, our economy, our freedom from mass killings and our constitutional rights. But first, it must pursue its own democracy by throwing off the oppression of its minority who use the filibuster to thwart the will of the governed. Inside Sources, July 13, 2022 Herald and News (OR), July […]
American Sustainable Business Network Launches National and Multi-State Campaign to Address the Role of Business in Repairing Democracy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE American Sustainable Business Network Launches National and Multi-State Campaign to Address the Role of Business in Repairing Democracy WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 6, 2022) — Today, American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), a movement builder organization committed to inform, connect, and mobilize the business and investor community toward a sustainable economy, launched Business for Democracy, […]
Opinion: Both democracy and economy threatened
democracy is not the only existential issue on the ballot this November. Voters also need to know that when they cast ballots this year, they will also be voting on whether we keep our vibrant entrepreneurial economy. The Disruptive Quarterly, July 1, 2022 Elko (NV) Daily Free Press, July 4, 2022 Opinion: Both democracy and […]
Opinion: Democracy Failed and Americans Died
But it is not only protecting the lives of our citizens that cannot be achieved because of a failure of democracy in the Senate. The essence of our nation’s democracy itself is in jeopardy. Inside Sources, June 13, 2022 The Bryan Times (OH), June 20, 2022 Opinion: Democracy Failed and Americans Died By Frank Knapp Jr. […]
Opinion: Business and Liberal Democracy
…business leaders, especially those responsible for small to medium enterprises, …want to see a functioning, liberal democracy maintained. Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum April 28, 2022 Opinion: Business and Liberal Democracy By Mike Shesterkin Read the entire piece here. (T)the term liberal, as used here, means human beings are independent and free to adopt worldviews […]
Opinion: Thriving economy, improved environment need well-functioning democracy
Democracy in Wisconsin is under attack by autocratic forces. Their victory will spell doom for a more sustainable economy and environment. WIS Politics.com April 28, 2022 Opinion: Thriving economy, improved environment need well-functioning democracy By John Imes Democracy in Wisconsin is under attack by autocratic forces. Their victory will spell doom for a more sustainable […]
Opinion: It’s a mistake to compliment Putin as a very talented genius
This is an epic battle of democracy vs autocracy, of the right to free and fair elections vs voter suppression and intimidations, and of an entrepreneurial economy vs poverty-for-all except the powerful elite. PennLive Patriot-News March 4, 2022 Opinion: It’s a mistake to compliment Putin as a very talented genius | By Frank Knapp Jr. […]
OPINION: Rep. Clyburn joins business community to push for voting rights legislation
It is not a coincidence that the United States has a strong democracy and a thriving entrepreneurial economy that is second to none. The two go hand in hand. The State, January 10, 2022 Hilton Head Island Packet, January 10, 2022 Carolina Panorama, January 15, 2022 The News (Kingstree, SC), January 20, 2022 OPINION: Rep. […]
Opinion: Passing Voting Rights Bills Critical to Our Entrepreneurial Economy
Entrepreneurship and a nation’s entire economy suffer when power is taken from the people allowing government and the politically well-connected to control the business ventures of others for their own benefit. Inside Sources December 23, 2021 Opinion: Passing Voting Rights Bills Critical to Our Entrepreneurial Economy By Frank Knapp Jr. In his recent remarks to […]
Why democracy is suddenly in need of defense
The Washington Post December 9, 2021 Why democracy is suddenly in need of defense By Philip Bump, National correspondent President Biden began his comments at the virtual Summit for Democracy he convened this week with two admissions: First, that the subject of defending democracy had “been on my mind for a long time,” indicating that […]