Microsoft CEO Brad Smith offered his employees a candid take this week on why the company gives money to politicians.
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Study: Companies in More Corrupt States Pay Higher Dividends
Companies headquartered in U.S. states with higher levels of political corruption pay out more to investors through dividends and stock buybacks
Election Day: Uber will offer discounted rides to polling locations
Uber is stepping up to play a role in the November 2020 polls. It is offering discounted rides to voters to get to polling locations.
Facebook launches poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed
There is a shortage of poll workers ahead of the November 2020 elections. Facebook has launched a poll worker recruitment push in the News Feed.
A New American Society From Coronavirus
Coronavirus makes no distinction of status. As it spreads, the communitarianism we see taking center-stage could be the new late-stage capitalism.
Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism Prevent World Peace
Capitalism, Materialism, and Imperialism are 3 of 9 social sins that prevent world peace and happiness. The world needs voluntary simplicity now.
Nonpartisan, business-led effort aims to increase voter participation
A coalition of U.S. companies representing more than 2 million workers has come together for a nonpartisan movement called Time to Vote.
How Corporate Law Can Help Democracy Post–Citizens United
Many people still don’t know about the pernicious effects on democracy from this tool, dark money, used by the wealthy to manipulate politics in secret.
Public Campaign Financing Is a Bright Spot in the Shadow of Citizens United
Hazel Millard & Joanna Zdanys argue that reform remains the antidote to the ill-effects of big money in politics ever since a 2010 Supreme Court decision.
Socialism Gaining in Popularity as Iowa Caucus Nears
A new poll by Gallup shows that young Americans are increasingly in favour of socialism as opposed to capitalism. This is taking place as Iowa caucus nears.