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As Suoer Tuesday is upon us, keep in mind we are using an election process controlled by parties. The election rules are set not in voter’s best interests, but rather their’s. Political Philanthropy can help save democracy and put #votersfirst! @annesnouck https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/446417-philanthropy-can-save-democracy?amp&__twitter_impression=true">https://thehill.com/opinion/f...

Philanthropy can save democracy

We do not need a democracy to fulfill an ideal but one that allows our nation to achieve its promise.

https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/446417-philanthropy-can-save-democracy?amp&__twitter_impression=true

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Foundations-It-s-Time-to/247707
Cc:
https://www.philanthropy.com/article/F... href="https://twitter.com/Nick_Penniman">@Nick_Penniman
@isimmons

Foundations, It’s Time to Give 1% of Your Assets to Fix Democracy (Opinion)

Today just one tenth of 1 percent goes to nonprofits that focus on this vital cause. We are all paying the price.

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Foundations-It-s-Time-to/247707

What political philanthropy looks like!!
“Murdoch plans on spending $100 million to back political-reform proposals, with an eye toward expanding the use of ranked-choice voting, nonpartisan redistricting commissions and open primaries.” @KathrynAMurdoch
https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/01/29/kathryn-murdoch-2020-fox-news-family-107600?__twitter_impression=true">https://www.politico.com/amp/news/...

“We can fix our political system, but it will require...significant investment...a new kind of philanthropy, ‘political philanthropy,’ Donors who support the collective interest in political reform, innovation...” @katherinegehl @MichaelEPorter https://gehlporter.com"> https://gehlporter.com

Why Competition in the Politics Industry is Failing America

Katherine M. Gehl & Michael E. Porter Report

https://gehlporter.com

And, from one of the real pioneers in the reform space, @DavidLNevins who led the way “Will you join me and my $1,000,000 contribution to the Bridge Alliance to support a new sector of democracy and political reform?” @BrdgAllianceUS https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you-dare-dream-david-nevins">https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-...

Do You Dare to Dream

Linked in Blog:- July 4th: I’m an impatient optimist about the prospects for our country and the crucial need to evolve the democratic institutions. We need to revitalize the role of citizens, reform...

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/do-you-dare-dream-david-nevins

“My belief in the need to reform our two-party system has not wavered... Schultz added that the money he would have allocated to a campaign “will instead be used to invest in people, organizations and ideas that...move the country beyond two-party gridlock.”
Cc:
@HowardSchultz

“Empowering Voters Through Electoral Reform
Our mission: Fund strategic litigation to challenge laws that insulate incumbents, and work to expand electoral systems that empower voters.”
Cc: @JohnArnoldFndtn
@KevinMaddenDC https://www.arnoldventures.org/stories/empowering-voters-through-electoral-reform">https://www.arnoldventures.org/stories/e...

Empowering Voters Through Electoral Reform

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. We invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research,...

https://www.arnoldventures.org/stories/empowering-voters-through-electoral-reform

Political Philanthropy! Here is another case for it and action by @inthistogether0!!
@BillShireman
This is not a moment! It’s a movement! And like all movements, resources are needed!?
See this whole thread and share any/or all of it!

https://twitter.com/tylerfishergmu/status/1270126481482498048?s=21">https://twitter.com/tylerfish... https://twitter.com/TylerFisherCO/status/1270126481482498048">https://twitter.com/TylerFish...

https://twitter.com/tylerfishergmu/status/1270126481482498048?s=21

Adding another tweet to his thread from the author @katherinegehl
- read The Politics Industry, https://www.amazon.com/dp/1633699234/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nb09EbCMY4T5F">https://www.amazon.com/dp/163369... - particularly the last chapter - makes the case for the need for political philanthropy. Katherine Gehl is leading by example! https://twitter.com/katherinegehl/status/1275434252147003395?s=21">https://twitter.com/katherine...

Adding another tweet to this thread... thanks to
@KathrynAMurdoch and @katherinegehl for your leadership!
To all who are interested in saving our democracy, I recommend “The Politics Industry”, esp. the last chapter! If you have the means, contribute? https://twitter.com/electreformer/status/1288099413114662915?s=21">https://twitter.com/electrefo...

https://twitter.com/electreformer/status/1288099413114662915?s=21

Thanks @NickTroiano for sharing another great article about the need for political philanthropy by @MarcMerrill and @KathrynAMurdoch.
Adding to growing thread!
https://twitter.com/nicktroiano/status/1291420667259301888?s=21">https://twitter.com/nicktroia... https://twitter.com/NickTroiano/status/1291420667259301888">https://twitter.com/NickTroia...

https://twitter.com/nicktroiano/status/1291420667259301888?s=21

Adding another one from @KathrynAMurdoch #politicalphilanthropy
Putting #votersfirst! https://twitter.com/PostOpinions/status/1300840646052327425">https://twitter.com/PostOpini...

https://twitter.com/PostOpinions/status/1300840646052327425

Thanks @JohnArnoldFndtn for sharing this article!
The country needs political philanthropy more now than ever.... thanks for leading by example! https://twitter.com/JohnArnoldFndtn/status/1305861538331471873">https://twitter.com/JohnArnol...

https://twitter.com/JohnArnoldFndtn/status/1305861538331471873

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