Trust and truth are not only critical to the functioning of democracies but to the strength and stability of economies. After the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, we have seen companies pausing their political contributions, asking for money back from some lawmakers, and banning hate or violence-promoting groups from participating on platforms.
3 Actions CEOs Must Take to Uphold U.S. Democracy
Dissolve corporate PACs, end lobbying, and advocate for legislative reform.
January 20, 2021
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Summary.
It’s time to reset the private sector’s relationship with politics and move forward in a way that ensures governments run on the will of the people not the power of the dollar. Reactive and piecemeal solutions won’t cut it. We need to fundamentally rethink the way businesses operate in Washington. That means dissolving corporate PACs, ending trade association and corporate lobbying, and advocating for legislative reform that will reverse Citizens United.