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PA Election Reform: Why Business Should Care
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is currently at a crossroads. Entrenched political forces could enshrine their rule for the foreseeable future by pushing through undemocratic election and redistricting changes in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, such as the recently proposed HB 2207. The Getting Back to Business Campaign shows that Pennsylvania businesses and employers desire an accountable…
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Disinformation and Our Civic Future
It’s no secret: America’s electoral system faces a crisis of trust, driven by the proliferation of disinformation and conspiracy theories that threaten the public’s faith in the civic discourse and the conduct of elections. All this breeds polarization and economic instability. As institutions that depend on a well-functioning government and society, US businesses have a…
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Protecting Democracy by Updating the Electoral Count Act
The ECA governs the more than 130-year-old process of casting and counting electoral votes for president and vice president. It was, in part, confusion over the intent and responsibilities of the vice president that contributed to the events of January 6th. Our friends at the National Task Force on Election Crises released a new paper…
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America Talks: Business Engagement
Throughout 2021, Business for America is providing new opportunities for companies to help depolarize our political climate and workplace cultures. On June 12–13, America Talks invites Americans to connect one-on-one, face-to-face on video across divides. Your company can help foster connection and overcome division by taking part. In this meeting, we’ll discuss business efforts to…
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DIVIDED WE FALL: How Business Can Depolarize the US • Part 4, Policy Solutions
Deepening divisions in the US, both politically and culturally, pose a threat to our democracy. The issue goes beyond a move to the right for Republicans or to the left among Democrats, as extremism has marginalized long-standing moderate political beliefs in both camps, and bipartisanship has been vilified. Our political system’s polarization and dysfunction harm…
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DIVIDED WE FALL: How Business Can Depolarize the US • Part 3, Changing Incentives
Deepening divisions in the US, both politically and culturally, pose a threat to our democracy. The issue goes beyond a move to the right for Republicans or to the left among Democrats, as extremism has marginalized long-standing moderate political beliefs in both camps, and bipartisanship has been vilified. Our political system’s polarization and dysfunction harm…
